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v2 is slightly wider than the advanced. I have the 100 advanced and a big bed is a squeeze. I never use the extra ventilation panels that the 100 model has over the v2 so if you can pick up a mint v2 at a good price that would be something I would consider. The accessories are model specific so be careful when buying them.

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Syncro xt is pretty abrasion resistant and is my go to mono in weedy conditions. I have in recent years learned to ignore the manufacturers breaking strain claims and go by the actual diameter. I use the .39/.40 diameter.
I have just started to use braid again in snaggy situations ( it's been nearly 25 years since I last used it .... I had stopped using it in the late 90s simply because I didn't like it)
I have been using Hydrosink, and to be honest it is not tough enough in both weed and snags. and after a few uses it seems to lose some knot strength. I have just bit the bullet (cos its expensive) and bought some Thinking Anglers SBX to give it a try.
To be fair... away from snags... syncro xt would be my choice.

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I have been using braid mainline in recent times due to the proximity of the snags that I have been fishing near. I have been using Gardner hydro tough 30lb. When new I found it did the job well and a simple palomar knot was suitable for most applications. Unfortunately after only a handful of uses I find that the fibres can part inside the knot structure and I can break it when testing a knot. I am in the process of respooling with an alternative .... some mates have been using the Thinking Anglers sbx and that is what I will replace it with. It is 40lb and greater diameter.
I am happy to fish mono in weed (synchro xt) but at 50yds range, to snags, the stretch of mono is huge.
It is proving to be an expensive exercise!!!

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It's smaller... all the Trakker adverts and you tube clips show the bivvy with their own oval bed in because the oval bed allows more space.. I have a Nash wide indulgence which is a tight fit. TBH I have got used to it and with carefull positioning I am prepared to live with it.... apart from that it's a brilliant bivvy.

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I was told 15psi buy the guys at Carp porter...but to be honest I got the impression that they were unsure themselves!
I keep the front and rear tyres at between 18 and 20 which seems to give a good compromise between compliance/firmness.

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I have the Advanced 100 Bivvy. I purchased it when they were first released..
I find it's well made and quick and easy to erect. I can just about fit an indulgence wide bed in, and I can see why Trakker adverts have the oval beds in them. I'm happy to live with the tight fit.. and overall its brilliant. I find the skull cap is essential as my wide bed means I am nearer the front door and without the skullcap the rain can get a bit close. I have the magnetic mossie door but don't use it because to get it to work it has to be on a perfectly flat swim... can't remember the last time I fished one of them.
It has lots of vents etc but to be fair I don't use them so would be happy to have it vent less but cheaper as it is expensive.

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Bulin t4 is a great stove for the price. If you hunt around you can occasionally find them for under £25 often branded under other names.
I used Colemans for many years until one day mine decided to imitate a flame thrower.
since changing to gas I have discovered that the world no longer has that faint whiff of petrol.

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Nash 5 season Indulgence sleep system is by far the best I've ever used. I can't ever see myself using a conventional bag again. I would be interested to see if anyone can produce a lightweight system that could match the comfort. warmth. and versatility of the Indulgence.as it weighs a ton.

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Loved the NTXRs but struggled to live with how bright the LEDs were.... drove me nuts. far far too bright. I had to paint over the LEDs with a dark varnish/airfix model wash in the end to dull them.
Bought the RX+ the minute they were released.. Adjustable LEDs are spot on ..Best alarms I've had and I've had all the ones worth having.

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Like you I have buggered knees. Thankfully I've had one replaced which now makes things a bit easier but I can't kneel on the new one... which is putting me off having the other one replaced.
I have had 4 or 5 years of of messing with different kit to try and make things easier. The trouble is it's always a payoff as often the best is either heavier or bigger, which knackers your knees carting it all about.
I have settled on a Nash wide ss 5 season bed... its very comfortable tall enough for me but weighs a ton. a simple tip is to set your bed up with legs fully extended and adjust down the height the legs if you need to. I also have some blocks that I made which are kept in the car but are rarely used.
I have messed with cradles and found the big nash deluxe with adjustable legs was effective .. but its huge even when packed down. It's much easier to use a floating cradle and do what you need to do in the water if pos.