texdapis Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Looking for lightweight brolly or shelter that will take a bedchair for overnighters. What do people use ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 ESP Lo Pro. Quickest and lightest on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texdapis Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Looks good. Thanx mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I have removed a post from this thread, please do not swear in any shape or form As it happens I have TFG Oval brolly B.C. and ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_gravesend Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Seconded for the esp lo pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil dalts Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 TFG power brolly. On its 3rd year now salokcinnodrog and B.C. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 JRC STI 2 Rib, now replaced by the JRC Cocoon 2G shelter. Light, quick, easy, takes all my kit no problem. Happily live in it for days on end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 My Lo Pro, home for 4 days over the weekend. Minute and a half to put up, 50 seconds to pack down, 3.3 kg. Great coverage as you can see, it was smashing it down. Really impressed with it. greekskii, RobertZilla, Its-grim-up-north and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil dalts Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Nice yonny old chap. May have to look at one of these yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippie81 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Hi all im looking into getting a brolly for quick overnighters after work ideally I'm looking for something simple to put up as winter will be here and I'll be doing it in the dark. I have been looking at the fox MK2 system and the Nash titan full system. As well as the winter wraps. Has anyone got 1 of these or opinions on them? Or is there something else that you could throw into the pot. Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 AVID Ascent Brolley System - Nuff said!!! Quality far above everything else I've seen - everyone who see's it says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippie81 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 26 minutes ago, kevtaylor said: AVID Ascent Brolley System - Nuff said!!! Quality far above everything else I've seen - everyone who see's it says so. Everything I'm reading about it would suggest that it's not all that big inside. I want something that is quick and simple to put up but I can still get a full size bedchair and my luggage inside, looking at the Tittan and fox Mk2 the seem to have plenty of space inside. But that said I don't want to go and splash 350 quid and end up wishing I had got something different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muftyboy Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) I've just bought one of these. Will let you know what it's like when it arrives in a couple of days. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002XUF0JQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_5vgOzbHEP7HG6 And picked it up for a tenner too. Edited August 25, 2017 by muftyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchey Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 hours ago, muftyboy said: I've just bought one of these. Will let you know what it's like when it arrives in a couple of days. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002XUF0JQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_5vgOzbHEP7HG6 And picked it up for a tenner too. Bargain well done mate. Hope it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Chippie81 said: Everything I'm reading about it would suggest that it's not all that big inside. I want something that is quick and simple to put up but I can still get a full size bedchair and my luggage inside, looking at the Tittan and fox Mk2 the seem to have plenty of space inside. But that said I don't want to go and splash 350 quid and end up wishing I had got something different! They are the same size as the fox mk2 broĺley? You looked at the trakker tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippie81 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 The avid really doesn't appeal to me at all. The tempest does look nice as well as easy to put up and spacious Inside. but you have to have the wrap to put a door on it. Not ideal for summer when you just want a mozy mess to protect you. Or do they do an attachable panel and I've just not see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 18 hours ago, Chippie81 said: Everything I'm reading about it would suggest that it's not all that big inside. I want something that is quick and simple to put up but I can still get a full size bedchair and my luggage inside, looking at the Tittan and fox Mk2 the seem to have plenty of space inside. But that said I don't want to go and splash 350 quid and end up wishing I had got something different! By the way, in my pic, I had only just set up after casting out. If I'm not in any hurry, it's rods out, coffee on, then sort bivvy out. Everything in the pic does actually fit under the brolly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchey Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 On 23/08/2017 at 15:42, yonny said: My Lo Pro, home for 4 days over the weekend. Minute and a half to put up, 50 seconds to pack down, 3.3 kg. Great coverage as you can see, it was smashing it down. Really impressed with it. Hi yonny. Been having a look at these they do look smart. My Nash 60" oval is on it last legs so I was thinking about one of these. But I was wondering have you used yours in the winter or just the summer. If you haven't used in the winter in your opinion would you say it was suitable for winter use or more of a summer shelter. I don't fish in storm conditions but I do fish in strong winds and heavy rain. Thanks Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 17 hours ago, finchey said: I was wondering have you used yours in the winter or just the summer. If you haven't used in the winter in your opinion would you say it was suitable for winter use or more of a summer shelter. I don't fish in storm conditions but I do fish in strong winds and heavy rain. Hi finchey.... I haven't used it in winter but will do so this year. I did do one majorly wet session a few weeks ago and it was the first time I've felt it was a little pokey.... it's based on a 50 inch umbrella so isn't massive. I used it in BIG winds this week just gone and it was fine, although I did fit a single storm pole to give it a helping hand. I'd say you need to be dedicated to use it in winter. It's more of a summer shelter IMO. finchey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchey Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 12 hours ago, yonny said: Hi finchey.... I haven't used it in winter but will do so this year. I did do one majorly wet session a few weeks ago and it was the first time I've felt it was a little pokey.... it's based on a 50 inch umbrella so isn't massive. I used it in BIG winds this week just gone and it was fine, although I did fit a single storm pole to give it a helping hand. I'd say you need to be dedicated to use it in winter. It's more of a summer shelter IMO. It is a brolly system I'm after. I suppose it's a question of which is the best for all year round use. Having a bivvy and a brolly isn't really a choice for me so I'll spend some time and a bit more research before I part with my cash. Thank for opinion yonny much appreciated. yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 @finchey They're bringing out a system version this November, it's called the ESP Hideout, looks very good indeed. Defo worth checking out bud. finchey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 @finchey 18 hours ago, finchey said: It is a brolly system I'm after. I suppose it's a question of which is the best for all year round use. Having a bivvy and a brolly isn't really a choice for me so I'll spend some time and a bit more research before I part with my cash. Thank for opinion yonny much appreciated. On 22 August 2017 at 15:08, salokcinnodrog said: I have removed a post from this thread, please do not swear in any shape or form As it happens I have TFG Oval brolly The TFG Oval and Power Brolly both take an overwrap they make. I do admit you have to get extra storm poles for the Oval, and it only has a half groundsheet that velcros in, but I had a spare groundsheet from another system I had. Oval Brolly, £80, overwrap £70 I think from memory. I think Phil Dalts Power brolly system is £130 ish, and I know thats a pretty good system as I have a mate who loves his. finchey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJC carper Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Wouldn't have Brolley with out zip in infill pannel personally. Had Avid ascent best Brolley going imo. Now have wychwood HD very good better in some ways but overall avid ascent better but mice chewed hole threw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazlaaar Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) I still use my Fox Supa MK1, as I genuinely don't think there is anything better for setting up or packing down time. I bought it second hand nearly two years ago off a mate of mine. I never use the zip on front or the ground sheet for that matter and I've used it through the hottest and the coldest of nights. I like the vents at the back when it's really hot and I like I only really need 6 pegs to peg it down with. Without doubt it' the best brolly I have owned. Edited November 2, 2017 by Gazlaaar finchey, B.C. and yonny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 11 hours ago, Gazlaaar said: I still use my Fox Supa MK1, as I genuinely don't think there is anything better for setting up or packing down time. Yup..... I only just replaced mine this year after several years of use..... with the Lo Pro, which is miles quicker, check it out if you fancy a change. Minute and a half to put up, 50 seconds to pack down, just over a kilo lighter then the MK1 Supa. Really recommend it. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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