In reply to Post #1
Quick search shows something similar on amazon a few quid cheaper. No doubt can get it from ali etc even cheaper still

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In reply to Post #1
I'm no scientist, but on their video showing their waterproof effectiveness there's quite a bit of air bubbles. All that water sitting in the alarm, sure it may work initially but can't see them being 'waterproof' long term.

In reply to Post #7
I brought one of them, used it last weekend (not really needed as was a fairly mild one but wanted to play with it!). Surprised how good they are, imagine when it's colder the benefits will be more noticable. Had to turn it off part way through the night though, felt like I'd peed myself with it being so warm in the mid section

In reply to Post #554
That is a bargain, much appreciated. Really like TFT and their customer service, far better than the likes of AD!

Cheers for the heads up, ordered one too as old spod reel starting to seize a bit and showing its age

In reply to Post #1
Hello mate,

I have had both the Frontier XD and now the Solar Uni Spider. From a build quality/longevity POV, the Solar wins hands down. The plastic spreader block on the frontier is crap (imo), far too many potential fail points. The solar (aluminium, not stainless) spreader block is far more robust and simple with far less areas it could fail.

Weight wise, the solar is much lighter - but obviously smaller so to be expected. Pack down size is much more manageable too. I believe it's 140cm height, coming from the XD it is far lower but for me personally it's a positive as can be a handful trying to set up the XD when you are vertically challenged

Speed wise, I can get my solar up quicker than the XD, and another added bonus for me is the zipped in groundsheet.

Purchased the 0.5m extension a month or two back too so can turn into a 2 man when the lad comes, or extended space when weather is crap. It's a full wrap extension so will be a good addition in winter.

In reply to Post #62
Still nothing but positive experience from me. Goes up in super quick time, even more so now I have used it a good number of times.

Was out in in last weekend in the rain (until the river bank gave way, making a sharp exit at 5am!!) and no leaks, issues or anything. I did mention pooling with the skull cap previously, but having put the skull cap arm the opposite way around the issue seems to be resolved. Still loving the zip in groundsheet which will come into its own in winter I am sure.

For me, this is the best bivvy on the market. All our needs are different, but I find the height and space it gives is perfect (the XD was a PITA to put up due to height) and it genuinely feels like it will stand the test of time with the design of the spreader block (again a huge flaw on the frontier which is crap imo).

Looking at getting some new reels, and was very tempted to take the plunge on some mgs, but also thinking £1800 is quite an investment. Based on that, also considering alternatives, looking at both the new power aeros or CI4's. Anyone had any experience of these (in particular the new aeros)? And any direct comparison from owners experience compared to mgs?

In reply to Post #11
I completely agree with the mozzie mesh, couldn't get it to sit right the few times I have used it.

Regarding setup - I am surprised you find it a struggle. Are you releasing the front tension straps beforehand? I find this way quicker to put up than my frontier XD (which I found to be terrible in comparison of quality, mostly around the top spreader block!).

I also got the smaller extension a couple of weeks ago at a brilliant price, took my boy and had shed loads of room for us both.

In reply to Post #58
I still very much like my SP uni spider, coming from a frontier XD you can tell the quality difference particularly with the spreader block (one of the drivers as to why I moved away from the fox).

Space is great and height is reasonable, can sit on my chair and look out perfectly fine. No condensation as of yet but that is to be expected this time of year.

My only gripe so far is the skull cap seems to sag slightly so occasional pooling of water but nothing of any real concern.

I really like the zipped in groundsheet, not something I have had before but can see it being a huge plus come the colder months to keep the draft out.

I have so much more faith that this will last many years based on how the design of the spreader block is simple but really robust.