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Any recommendations for a heated mattress? Looked at the avid and Nash ones, are they only compatible with there systems? And are they any good? Thanks
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In reply to Post #6
Hey how's it going mate, I've PM'd you 
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In reply to Post #1
If you going to use a gas stove get a usb mug warmer on ebay/Amazon and put it in the base of a gas can cover. Make a huge difference to get the stove really firing.
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In reply to Post #16
Cheers guys for the input, some good suggestions there. 
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foot warmers (game changer)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075ZSMD3L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
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In reply to Post #14
Trakker 365 bag. Still using an old no-brand bedchair which suits me fine. The only thing I have done in the past in the winter is attach the insulation that comes with hello fresh type boxes to the matress as a layer between the bedchair and the sleeping bag, but don't with the 365 now.
The rest of the stuff doesn't need to be "angling" brands. Energiser headtorch was about £12 and does everything I need it to - I don't need it lighting the far bank  . Ridgemonkey basic bivvy light because it was on offer but there's loads just as good on amazon/whatever. Don't need a branded powerbank, worst thing you can buy.
Snugpak salopettes with army goretex over if it's wet, and layers of t-shirt/hoody/fleece/jacket for clothing. and spare socks. I Always take socks off at night, Skeetex if really cold/wet.
I mostly do overnighters and just use a Solar Brolly (with the front on if raining) and haven't needed any more. The rare occasions where its a couple of nights or more it's a 2 man Aqua M3 with overwrap.
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In reply to Post #10
Spiced Rum for me!
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I’m on an open stretch of the Trent too. Tidal?
1. Bed chair. I’ve got a Solar CH08 (the one that’s about £160). Decent and I doubt you’ll get better for the money, though I miss the ability of the old bed chairs to sit the backs up with the hand wheel (I’ve actually still got two old bed chairs as well)
I honestly don’t see the point of a sleep system when separate bed and bags are much more flexible.
2. Sleeping Bag. I’ve got a few, the Avid Thermafast 5 is a bulky beast that I’ve never been cold in. I’ve bought a Fox Ventec 5 season to try as I needed another for when my kids come anyway, first impressions are it’s really good but time and the colder weather will tell. I always use a bedchair cover too, an old Trakker fleece one.
3. Stove/Cooker set up. Put ‘Bulin T4’ into the Amazon search box, it’s £45 but there are lots of copies just as good for around the £30 mark. I’ve had the ‘boundless voyage’ one for about 3 years and it’s never missed a beat.
4. Winter Suit/Clothing. Pro logic Litepro Bib&Brace and jacket set. A B&B is absolutely essential for keeping the cold off your back. Buy your normal size and you can get joggers under no problem. Layers are much more flexible than one big heavy suit.
I wear heat holder socks and waterproof walking shoes that are big enough to slip on and off.
5. Power Unit/Charge. Depends what you need it for. I’ve got a couple of the 26000MaH off Amazon that are around £25 and they easily do a phone+ipad for several days.
6. Bivvy heater. Don’t. If anything get a hot water bottle and a heated blanket as there are a few of those around now.
7. Light. Again just type ‘Bivvy light’ into Amazon and there are loads for around £20. I don’t actually use one much though, preferring a head torch.
8. Decent head torch. Nitecore NU25 or Sunblesa H11. I’ve had the Nitecore for a few years and it’s plenty bright enough for those dark nights on the Trent, comes on the lowest setting first and when it’s been on a while another press turns it off rather than cycling through all the settings which is a nice touch.
I use a brolly system for 90% of my fishing and never put the front on unless the rain is blowing straight in. The above gear keeps me warm and comfortable and I fish the Trent all through winter.
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Hot water bottle is a must, bedchair cover helps keep that extra layer of air. Merino wool base layer. Wrap for Bivvy.
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In reply to Post #1
1. Bedchair - Anything compact will do. You'll only be laying on a bedchair for a few hours each week/fortnight, so I don't see the point in spending 300+ notes on a bed that puts my own one indoors to shame. The bulkier all your gear is, the more chance of you sweating, which aint good on the bank in winter. A good self inflating matress for 30 quid and a groundsheet helps massively with both comfort and insulation. which leads me onto....
2. Sleeping Bag - Don't overgun it. A decent 3 season with a peach skin cover is ideal, as during the summer you can sleep just under your peach skin.
3. Stove/Cooker set up - Carp Life is decent on a budget. Primus is the daddy for me though. A ridgemonkey, a saucepan, and some cutlery and you can make some decent fresh grub.
4. Winter Suit/Clothing - Layers are important. Don't overgun it. I usually wear a good base layer, a tshirt, hoodie and a light wind proof smock. A gilet over the top if it gets really chilly. Both the smock and gilet goes in my sleeping bag and are sat on to keep them warm for when you really need them. If you wear too many or the wrong clothes, you'll sweat, then you're ****ed. I'd rather be slightly chilly than wake up sweating, because if that sweat and the temperature drops overnighter, you're gonna get cold very quickly. Let the sleeping bag do its job of keeping you warm. Being wrapped up like a sherpa when you've been bollock naked in bed for 15 years, you aint gonna sleep well.
5. Power Unit/Charge - A standard 20k will do my phone, headtorches, radio (an essential for the winter) and vapes a couple of times each.
6. Bivvy heater - If you like the idea of sweating/choking to death? Go ahead! A radio and lots of hot drinks will take your mind off the situation you've put yourself in  . Let the bag and clothing do their job.
7. Light - Nitecore 360 Utility or similar if you can find one.
8. Decent head torch - Nitecore. Any of them do the job perfectly, it's their bread and butter. Had mine for over five years, if not a lot more. Anything electronic, buy from a reputable brand that specialises in that product. The same with power banks...
To be honest, anything colder than a couple of degrees and i'm out. There's more to life...and more species to go for too.
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Heaters, three layered bags, hot water bottles 🤣🤣🤣
What a load of ********!! All you need is plenty of Baileys in your coffee 👍
If you don't drink then substitute the Baileys for a 25 year old blonde bird.
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In reply to Post #1
Take a look at fenix hm60r head torch had mine years and a decent head torch, for a jacket I use the snugpak torrent jacket which is lightweight and warm, don't get the aqua version of the torrent jacket due to the manufacturer fault of the zip getting stuck at the top. The aqua torrent trousers are decent though .
For a bedchair I use the trakker levelite with the lumbar support as I suffer with serious bad back, trakker 365 sleeping bag
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In reply to Post #1
Day sessions! Travel light, wrap up warm and stay mobile. Appreciate that may not be possible on the river but I've always preferred day sessions in the cold
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Mini water bottle to take chill out of bag
Peach skin sleeping bag cover
Bedchair and 3 layer bag
Over wrap for Bivvy
And I bought a little metal BBQ(looks like it anyway) and I can put in a tea light or dry twigs not loads though and keep it inside the door of Bivvy to take chill out of air.
Bivvy light
Head torches
Anker power station
Good pair of boots
Decent radio
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In reply to Post #5
oi oi mate - 15 years? holy smokes! hope you're well
get yourself a waterproof bedhcair cover for sure - will keep you a lot warmer & keep the water out - will make a huge difference.
I bought a primus easyfuel back when I was in Leicester & it's still going strong now. Well worth checking them out - failing that - aliexpress has lots of decent copies
do a search for the headtorch on the tackle forum - I think they recommend the Sunblesa rechargeable with the extra red light - bought mine from AliExpress & no issues. search for rechargeable camping lights on there & you will find plenty of options that are exactly the same as tackle companies but without the tax.
clothes - buy outdoors stuff & not fishing brands. if you do go fishing brands then korda seems to be well liked.
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