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Solar brolly has just been delivered. I’m fairly impressed. I paid full whack at £210 but it ticks all the boxes. The smaller storm poles were not as difficult to fit as I was lead to believe. They were tight but very do-able. Material is ok, I’m not a fan of camo but this had all the other features I wanted. It’s super light, fits back in the bag ace as well. No problems with the button to collapse it so far. Quick whip over with some Fabsil Gold and it’s ready for when the close season finishes 
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Edited, i didnt read the first post so my input was of no use
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In reply to Post #23
I've left the short storm poles on my Nash Groundhog since the day I got it (many years ago) and they have never caused a problem.
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In reply to Post #23
Only one that doesn’t is the pole for the front to stabilise it. I have never used mine and never felt it wasn’t stable enough though. I put avid quik adapters on my storm poles but never take them off. Just easier if I do want to for whatever reason. Be worth putting the lagging on or cleaning them off properly otherwise the inside of the brolly might get muddy.
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Solar undercover, does everything you need it too and is rock solid.
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In reply to Post #23
All storm poles can stay on. I've had one since release and never had any damage caused packing down this way. You do need to be mindful and tuck the storm poles in but that is not difficult at all. The little ones cause no drama at all once fitted
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In reply to Post #20
I have read this. I’ve also read that the short poles are a nightmare to get in place. Apparently they can also be left in place once there? My only worry with leaving storm poles in place is them penetrating the brolly material? I might cut down some pipe lagging to fit over the ends when packing away.
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In reply to Post #21
The brolly I had before the Solar. Personally I slightly prefer the Solar, mainly as it has the vents, my Wychwood didn't
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In reply to Post #1
Wychwood MHR.....you wont go wrong.
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In reply to Post #19
The mechanism can be a bit stiff when packing down and for speed you do need to keep the storm poles on and just collapse them. I've given that advice to a few people on here who initially struggled with it but if you do that then it really is a solid system and quick and easy to set up. Overall a great system and good value as well
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I think its got to be the solar then lads. It seems to get most of the votes. Anything to watch out for problem wise?
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In reply to Post #15
I’ve had the solar brolly for getting on 3 years now, nice bit of kit, reasonably lightweight, decent coverage without the front, I do like the fact you can leave the front storm poles attached, this makes erection much quicker. I’m currently using a JRC Cocoon II wide bed, 8 leg (220 x 100cm)and although it obviously touches at the rear corners it still leaves a decent amount of room and cover at the front
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In reply to Post #15
Not sure but if you compare the dimensions of the Solar bed with the Nash T9490. My Nash fits in but anything longer or wider would be pushing it in my eyes
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I forgot to add, regarding my solar brolly I’ve decided I’m taking that over my bivvy for an upcoming 72hr session. If I need to move swims it will make life so much easier
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