Not been on for ages as I have been out of the game for easily 5 years now!
So……..I still carp fish in France but not in the uk which means I have kept what kit I have and not kept up to date with what’s what.
I have a few shelters. A tempest brolly 150 (think that’s what it’s called!) and a trakker V2.
I need to replace the V2. It stinks 😷 and all the tape is coming away from the inside. I really like the bivvy but replacing it would be over 1k which for 2-3 trips a year is too much. I also have so much more kit to replace as the mice have been through the whole lot!
Are there any cheaper brands that you guys can recommend? I am a taller man so need some height and I would prefer the bivvy to be more of a 1.5 man that compact style.
I may just have to bite the bullet and go with trakker but I really don’t see how they can now charge that sort of money.
Maybe I’m too far behind the times!
So……..I still carp fish in France but not in the uk which means I have kept what kit I have and not kept up to date with what’s what.
I have a few shelters. A tempest brolly 150 (think that’s what it’s called!) and a trakker V2.
I need to replace the V2. It stinks 😷 and all the tape is coming away from the inside. I really like the bivvy but replacing it would be over 1k which for 2-3 trips a year is too much. I also have so much more kit to replace as the mice have been through the whole lot!
Are there any cheaper brands that you guys can recommend? I am a taller man so need some height and I would prefer the bivvy to be more of a 1.5 man that compact style.
I may just have to bite the bullet and go with trakker but I really don’t see how they can now charge that sort of money.
Maybe I’m too far behind the times!
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I’ve just bought a Solar Worldwide FS 1.5 and am dead impressed. Lots of room, including height, and comes with everything, including skull cap, for just a fraction over £500. I also love that it has a zip-in groundsheet because I’m allergic to most bug bites. Highly recommended.
I’ve just bought a Solar Worldwide FS 1.5 and am dead impressed. Lots of room, including height, and comes with everything, including skull cap, for just a fraction over £500. I also love that it has a zip-in groundsheet because I’m allergic to most bug bites. Highly recommended.
Not seen them in the flesh but the Quest Tackle Defier bivvys look good and reasonable money
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Sonik AXS XL V2 bivvy is a very spacious one man bivvy would class it as a1.5man
Sonik AXS XL V2 bivvy is a very spacious one man bivvy would class it as a1.5man
There is a new Quest defier MK4 coming soon
In reply to Post #1
Look at the Trakker SLX V3. Great value for money I think.
Look at the Trakker SLX V3. Great value for money I think.
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Watch out for the crazy weight increases and huge pack sizes.
I’d suggest looking on tackle shop websites to see what offers they’ve got on. As new models are released there’s usually some very good discounts on the outgoing models.
Watch out for the crazy weight increases and huge pack sizes.
I’d suggest looking on tackle shop websites to see what offers they’ve got on. As new models are released there’s usually some very good discounts on the outgoing models.
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You could get the V2 repaired.
You could get the V2 repaired.
In reply to Post #1
Nash Hide XL is a decent price these days, good size. I'm 6'1" and find height good.
Or Sonik AXS as someone else has suggested, underrated IMO.
Nash Hide XL is a decent price these days, good size. I'm 6'1" and find height good.
Or Sonik AXS as someone else has suggested, underrated IMO.
The Avid bivvy looks to be a lot of good kit for the price, if I was in the market for a new bivvy I would be definitely be considering it.
Thanks all 👍
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I second this its a brilliant bivvy and easy to set up especially with the clip in groundsheet. the 2 Man is a monster from what I've seen online
I second this its a brilliant bivvy and easy to set up especially with the clip in groundsheet. the 2 Man is a monster from what I've seen online
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It does, but all avid stuff seems to fall apart even more quickly than fox gear. Avid can't even make a bag stem or copy someonrs else's chair without it falling apart
A bivvy has a lot of poles, stitching that gets put under a lot of tension etc. its a brave person who spends their own money on an avid bivvy
It does, but all avid stuff seems to fall apart even more quickly than fox gear. Avid can't even make a bag stem or copy someonrs else's chair without it falling apart
A bivvy has a lot of poles, stitching that gets put under a lot of tension etc. its a brave person who spends their own money on an avid bivvy
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Just seen a quick video of the new MK4 - going to be interesting to see all of the changes from a MK3 to a MK4. I've had the MK3 since it came out and like it. I had the green bivvy, but its badly faded now as one of the lakes i fish has no shade at all.
Just seen a quick video of the new MK4 - going to be interesting to see all of the changes from a MK3 to a MK4. I've had the MK3 since it came out and like it. I had the green bivvy, but its badly faded now as one of the lakes i fish has no shade at all.
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My mate just bought the Avid EXO. I was out last weekend fishing with him, and I'm impressed — for the money it's a decent bit of kit and goes up and down easily.
My mate just bought the Avid EXO. I was out last weekend fishing with him, and I'm impressed — for the money it's a decent bit of kit and goes up and down easily.