smufter Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Looking to buy a "two man" bivvy. I've got a Solace 60" HD brolly for quick overnighters and day sessions which is fine, but want something a little more substantial as I am thinking of doing a weeks drive 'n survive next year. I don't want to spend a fortune as it's only going to be used once in a blue moon, and the idea of a two man is that I'm going to have a lot more room if used on my own (likely) but if push comes to shove I could squeeze another bedchair in in an "emergency". The two I've seen are the JRC Contact 2 man, which I can pick up for just over £100.00 new from Eric's Angling http://www.ericsangling.co.uk/index.php/bivvies-and-brollies/bivvies/jrc-contact-bivvy-1-man-2014-version.html or the NGT "Fortress" 2 man, which is about £20.00 more. The thing I like about the Fortress is that it has the additional two windows in the sides, and a ventilation window in the back. https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/i48/Large-Carp-Bivvy-Fortress-Style-Heavy-Groundsheet/B00OQPYGK0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501914435&sr=8-2&keywords=ngt+bivvy Any thoughts, or other recommendations??? As I say, I don't want to spend much more than I've indicated, and I really do want a "two man" jobbie. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Without knowing anything about either or seing one in the flesh ..... But just looking at the spec on the links you put up , I would definitely head towards the jrc far higher HH rating . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, chillfactor said: Without knowing anything about either or seing one in the flesh ..... But just looking at the spec on the links you put up , I would definitely head towards the jrc far higher HH rating . Appreciate what you are saying CF, but I'm not a winter fisherman and am only likely to use this during the Summer months. I know you can't guarantee decent weather, even in July/August, but as I say I'm not going to be venturing out during the traditional "downpour" months. commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 I would still go for the JRC , with the same reasoning as Chillfactor, plus material is likely to be a bit more robust anyway . commonly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 It's only 2000 HH to me that's very much on the low side .... heavy rain can come anytime of the year so would opt for the jrc at 5000 . My two man is 10000 HH welder and commonly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 Jrc. Cant go wrong excellent quality. My mates had his getting in 10yrs,apart from a bit weather beaten, its still in perfect working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Looks like the JRC then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Just a bit cheesed off that it doesn't have additional windows in it, or a rear vent. But at the price I don's suppose I can moan.....well I can, but it won't do any good lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 If you can fella find a few more quid the sti twin skin (god knows what no.) has got the vents, in good weather i dont use the winter skin. You can see the stars etc. Other anglers often comment how good it looks, for £200(erics angling) it"s as good as bivvies twice the price. No condensation, packed away wet no probs, zips & peg tags all designed to last. welder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, commonly said: If you can fella find a few more quid the sti twin skin (god knows what no.) has got the vents, in good weather i dont use the winter skin. You can see the stars etc. Other anglers often comment how good it looks, for £200(erics angling) it"s as good as bivvies twice the price. No condensation, packed away wet no probs, zips & peg tags all designed to last. Thanks for the tip Commonly. I'm not ready to buy yet (Missus is possibly treating me for Christmas) so I'll take my time looking around, and if I see one I fancy I may well chuck a few more quid at it to get what I want. But as I say, not worth spending an absolute fortune as my 60" brolly suits for 95% of my fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 This carp fishing lark dont get cheaper mate. It seems you always need/want something else/ better. I cant even buy bait without a few other bits & bobs, before you know it you've done 40-50 quid. Sounds like you've got the right idea. Try some of the shows, carp society is around xmas, you can usually get a bargain there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 Sadly I don't ever visit the shows. I'm not that much into it to want to waste my time at one. But I do want to be comfy when I'm on the bank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted August 6, 2017 Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 I hear you. If youve been to one youve seen whats on offer! Check price online. I use erics for bigger purchases, ask for Sam (met him @ big one, true to his word, which is rare these days) & they'll beat internet prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 This one looks pretty good.... https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/advanta-protector-2-man-bivvy?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Products All AUTO&utm_term=%2BAdvanta %2BProtector %2B2 %2BMan %2BBivvy&utm_content=AD15092503 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/172811400180?_mwBanner=1 It would seem most tackle shops have sold out 75 quid on the bay. Cant say enough how good this bivvy is with twin skin, unlike the one you're looking at so you will end up with condensation etc. Look at the write up on this https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/jrc-sti-twin-skin-mk2 I see some shops with it still in stock are charging 380 odd!!!! Edited August 7, 2017 by commonly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 For £20 more and Overwrap this seems way waaaayyyyy better then the Advanta Protector , Plus the few i have seen on the bank look good and their owners have had no complaints . https://www.carp-zone.co.uk/carpzone-hurricane-a-s-all-season-two-man-bivvy-with-overwrap-included.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commonly Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Apart from the hood mate its no better. Quick look says its 5kg heavier, never heard of the brand but who knows. I did like the hood look.but the ones i went in at a show were lower head height being 6ft & 16 odd stone i like a bit of room to move so went for the jrc as seemed bigger. Im sure theres loads out there fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Have decided on this one in the end. Better material and a great price for a two man. Cushty http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162627493486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozer Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Bivvy and wrap deal Smufter at £209.99 is spot on Edited August 17, 2017 by snoozer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, snoozer said: Bivvy and wrap deal Smufter at £209.99 is spot on I know you're going to think I'm stupid but I won't bother with the wrap Snoozer. I won't ever fish during the winter months, when a wrap is more useful, I am literally going to use this one for my weeks drive 'n survive holidays and they are always taken during the "summer" months. snoozer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozer Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 2 hours ago, smufter said: I know you're going to think I'm stupid but I won't bother with the wrap Snoozer. I won't ever fish during the winter months, when a wrap is more useful, I am literally going to use this one for my weeks drive 'n survive holidays and they are always taken during the "summer" months. £50 to spend on other Tackle then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 25 minutes ago, snoozer said: £50 to spend on other Tackle then lol Now there's an idea. Bivvy heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozer Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 1 minute ago, smufter said: Now there's an idea. Bivvy heater Not much use in the Summer Smufter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smufter Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 14 minutes ago, snoozer said: Not much use in the Summer Smufter You don't know me that well do you Geezer???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 Never ever buy a Bivvy Heater unless you are looking to top yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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