Fast Erecting Ones....

[Elton]

I have a big bivvy, but lately I've been using my Trakker brolly 'thing', as it's quick, easy and quite cosy.

 

Trouble is, being single skinned, it's probably at its limits right now and I should consider a quick erect bivvy.

 

I like speed, as well as effectiveness, so I'm probably looking for a twin-skinned 'jobby' that will take seconds to erect and, also, pack up.

 

I've an open mind about sewn-in groundsheets: I used to think they were the only way to go, but the Trakker has taught me how handy it is being able to pack the shelter away a mere ten seconds after putting the kit in the van (i.e. with my bivvy, I have to clear everything out, bit by bit, and then dismantle the bivvy. With the Trakker, I get all my stuff together and have it in the van within minutes).

 

Anyway, over to you.....

[*Ant*]

I'm hearing very good reports re the new Fishrite XS Bivvy System.

[RobStubbs]

Elton,

I have a trakker big z which I think is what you are referring to and I use it all year round without any problems. You do get a bit of condensation but it's never much of a problem. I just wipe it off with an old towel in the morning. Additionally I have a waterproof bedchair cover which I put on to catch any additional drips.

 

Rob.

[waterman1013]

Fox 5 rib, Elton. Even I can get that up!!

 

No condensation, warm in winter cool in summer, always sleep with the door open anyway, unless it is tipping down, I like to see the water when I wake during the night.

 

Mike

[mpbdsnu]

Fox domes are very quick, but for speed and quality look at the JRC STi, or the Trakker Armadillo - you will need a bit of dosh though.

[wizards_cuff]

titan viper ....say no more......

[mpbdsnu]

wizards_cuff:

titan viper ....say no more......

Say no more mate yeah - probably leak like a sieve!!

[ray carper]

chub xs quick to erect twin skinned sewn in ground sheet had mine now for eighteen months never go fishing without it.

in my opinion the dogs danglies.

[big al]

my bruv and a lot of the lads are all using the STI and raving about it .seems to go up quick and be very stable .cheers big al

[ray carper]

the problem with the sti al is the weight factor

it's gotta weigh 3 or 4 times as much as a chub xs bivvy.