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In reply to Post #25
How I said I use my nano is using a rucksack I would do the same as you if using a barra leave it set up
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I had the jag rp1 pod.
It was very lightweight and packed away quickly.
I only use small reels but it was a pain to pick up the middle one without hitting the reel on the left.
My biggest gripe was getting it level.
I'm not sure if I have Adhd but my god trying to get it level was virtually impossible, I kid you not one millimeter out and the rod tips were way off line.
I sold it a bought a Solar A1 pod.
It's as light and set up is so easy and my obsessive disorder isn't tested as it levels very easily
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In reply to Post #23
Me to.. it's insane how it basically packs away to a pencil case size
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I use a Jag Nano. Love it. Can’t see me every changing in got for something else.
Reading through the replies it got me thinking. Am I the only person who never takes my pod to bits? I just throw it on to of the loaded barrrow, job done.
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In reply to Post #20
Your right about the Sod pod ,I've just bought another,to match my original 2nd version.exterior leg version ,copious amounts of Autosol and its looking smart ..
I don't fish 3 rods on a pod ,only two plus one ,using two sods ,is brilliant ,especially now I've got the 4 inch banksticks for it,low = stable..
I'm for lightness and minimalism,but not in this case ,stainless is heavy ,its what you want ,not,having to worry about anchoring stuff down..
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Still using my JAG Prolite Grey Compact from when they were released. Great pod and nice and compact
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I bought a cygnet pod base for £30, small, solid, light and a neat neoprene case.
I then spent about £15 on some cheap 16mm ali sticks of various sizes to cover all options, and they all fit into the case.
Just use your existing buzzer bars...
A light compact quad pod as good as you'll ever need, very stable too.
I added a small loop of paracord for either a bivvy peg or a screw hook for stages.
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In reply to Post #20
I don’t find my nano fiddly I have put the buzz bars on uprights tighten fully then tighten alien key on base un screw bars leave uprights on base
now every time I use it the buzz bars line up every time
So when set up just put in sleeve screw on 4 legs all done
Also fits like this easy in jag bag fed up with trying to put sticks in ground
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For me there are way too many fiddly parts to assemble and disassemble with the Nano or other pods of this type. I simply dont understand why no one today really makes a pod that is stable, light and can be assembled in seconds without having to screw small fiddly feet or 6 banksticks on.
The old Solar sod pod is still unbeaten in this respect for me. Way better than anything I have seen on the market today.
Thinking about a custom made titanium pod from Keith from Defiant that is built along his river pod. Should be set up in seconds and should be extremely lightweight.
The X-Type rod pods made from aluminium are very lightweight but are just not versatile enough on steeper slopes or very uneven ground. A pain really under these circumstances.
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In reply to Post #17
Just went to have a look and I can't access the classified yet. I need to be vetted and have at least 100 posts.
Was it the mk1 or mk2?
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In reply to Post #17
For a simple 3 rod pod the Chris Brown/Phil Andrews set up is light.
All ali, no frills pod that does what it supposed to do.
There 'may' be a refurbed one going in the classifieds shortly 
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In reply to Post #14
I would send it back and buy the MPS Fantail in the classifieds. I’ve often looked at buying the Nano as it’s a good idea, but you need too many other bits to make it work properly!
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In reply to Post #14
This is a good pod (and can handle uneven terrain) but it is better for screwing down to stagings etc - the 2+1 ability is also useful . . . .however on balance the Super Compact Adjustable is a better all round product in terms of a 'pod' in its own right (if that makes sense) - why they discontinued it I've no idea - the old Fox Quattro design still rules IMO!
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Would an MPS defiant pod count as a lightweight pod? They're full size, but being fully titanium cuts a lot of weight.
I've got a fantail on order which is their heaviest pod at 2.4kg for just the chassis & no sticks, but the tiger is 2.4kg and the panther is just 1.7kg (That's including the bank sticks)
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In reply to Post #12
Tempted to send it back then! Need a pod because of tough ground so putting banksticks in the ground to make it stable kinda defeats the purpose of the pod lol
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