New bivvy time !

[chillfactor]

Well my armo mk2 has finally seen better days.... lasted over ten years & been used for family camping etc & some pretty messy c.com socials 🙈

In the market for a new 2 man , thinking of just going for another armo as my winter wrap is still in good condition.  

Anyone got any other opinions?  

Got some fishing coming up soon over Cambridge way  😎🎣, so need it for that .

[elmoputney]

  On 22/04/2022 at 21:03, chillfactor said:

Well my armo mk2 has finally seen better days.... lasted over ten years & been used for family camping etc & some pretty messy c.com socials 🙈

In the market for a new 2 man , thinking of just going for another armo as my winter wrap is still in good condition.  

Anyone got any other opinions?  

Got some fishing coming up soon over Cambridge way  😎🎣, so need it for that .

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Cambridge way??? Anywhere nice? 

 

[chillfactor]

  On 22/04/2022 at 21:53, elmoputney said:

Cambridge way??? Anywhere nice? 

 

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A mates booked the exclusive lake at the woolpack fishery , not somewhere I know but the fish look nice .

Just had a look for new armo's stock might be an issue! 

Anyone use the avid 2man HQ ? 

[Carpbell_ll]

  On 23/04/2022 at 06:32, chillfactor said:

A mates booked the exclusive lake at the woolpack fishery , not somewhere I know but the fish look nice .

Just had a look for new armo's stock might be an issue! 

Anyone use the avid 2man HQ ? 

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if your looking for a pram hood the new prologic range are very good all round.

[elmoputney]

  On 23/04/2022 at 06:32, chillfactor said:

A mates booked the exclusive lake at the woolpack fishery , not somewhere I know but the fish look nice .

Just had a look for new armo's stock might be an issue! 

Anyone use the avid 2man HQ ? 

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Literally up the road from me, but I've never fished it, the exclusive lake seems to have some nice fish in though,its probably a lot quiter there now too as the A14 has moved, I always planned to join one day but its kind of become a bit famous now and they've closed the waiting list maybe one day 😭 

There is an award winning kebab van about 6 miles away 🥇collection only but it is a bit good 😂

[elmoputney]

  On 23/04/2022 at 06:32, chillfactor said:

A mates booked the exclusive lake at the woolpack fishery , not somewhere I know but the fish look nice .

Just had a look for new armo's stock might be an issue! 

Anyone use the avid 2man HQ ? 

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I know @kevtaylor likes an avid product, he might be able to help 

[chillfactor]

  On 23/04/2022 at 09:53, elmoputney said:

Literally up the road from me, but I've never fished it, the exclusive lake seems to have some nice fish in though,its probably a lot quiter there now too as the A14 has moved, I always planned to join one day but its kind of become a bit famous now and they've closed the waiting list maybe one day 😭 

There is an award winning kebab van about 6 miles away 🥇collection only but it is a bit good 😂

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Welcome to come & say hello fella ...may 23rd - 27th 👍

p.s bring kebabs 😁

[chillfactor]

  On 23/04/2022 at 09:54, elmoputney said:

I know @kevtaylor likes an avid product, he might be able to help 

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I remember when Kev purchased his avid brolly & was impressed with the material , the same is used on the HQ . 

[finchey]

  On 23/04/2022 at 09:53, elmoputney said:

There is an award winning kebab van about 6 miles away 🥇collection only but it is a bit good 😂

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Ye elmo but I bet they don't even know what a Wigan kebab is, so are they really that good. 🤣😂🤣

[elmoputney]

  On 23/04/2022 at 11:33, finchey said:

Ye elmo but I bet they don't even know what a Wigan kebab is, so are they really that good. 🤣😂🤣

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No but he does make a mean Pablo escoburger 😂

[elmoputney]

  On 23/04/2022 at 10:26, chillfactor said:

Welcome to come & say hello fella ...may 23rd - 27th 👍

p.s bring kebabs 😁

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Just checked the calender I am on earlies that week so could maybe pop in with an order one evening 👍

[newmarket]

  On 23/04/2022 at 10:28, chillfactor said:

I remember when Kev purchased his avid brolly & was impressed with the material , the same is used on the HQ . 

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Hello Phil I got to see one of these in the flesh the other week when I was looking at getting their brolly system .

They look and feel seriously impressive.

They are definitely worth the price tag and if a mate wasn’t sorting me out with a Cabrio system I’d be investing in the Avid one without a doubt .

You’ll be pleased with it I reckon 👍🏻

[chillfactor]

  On 23/04/2022 at 13:33, newmarket said:

Hello Phil I got to see one of these in the flesh the other week when I was looking at getting their brolly system .

They look and feel seriously impressive.

They are definitely worth the price tag and if a mate wasn’t sorting me out with a Cabrio system I’d be investing in the Avid one without a doubt .

You’ll be pleased with it I reckon 👍🏻

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Thanks Tim 👍

[chillfactor]

  On 23/04/2022 at 12:26, elmoputney said:

Just checked the calender I am on earlies that week so could maybe pop in with an order one evening 👍

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Sound mate.... speak closer to the time 👍

[kevtaylor]

  On 23/04/2022 at 06:32, chillfactor said:

A mates booked the exclusive lake at the woolpack fishery , not somewhere I know but the fish look nice .

Just had a look for new armo's stock might be an issue! 

Anyone use the avid 2man HQ ? 

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Hi Chill,

Yeah I'm using my Avid 2 man HQ exclusively at the moment.  Had it for about 5 years I guess, its still perfect, lightweight for it's size, easy to put up - tbh I have no faults.  Think newer versions are even better.

You'll not go wrong with AVID gear IMO 

 

You wanna buy a Ridgemonkey 1 man? 🤣

[chillfactor]

  On 25/04/2022 at 10:50, kevtaylor said:

Hi Chill,

Yeah I'm using my Avid 2 man HQ exclusively at the moment.  Had it for about 5 years I guess, its still perfect, lightweight for it's size, easy to put up - tbh I have no faults.  Think newer versions are even better.

You'll not go wrong with AVID gear IMO 

 

You wanna buy a Ridgemonkey 1 man? 🤣

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Thanks mate ..... got one on order 👍

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  On 25/04/2022 at 10:50, kevtaylor said:

Hi Chill,

Yeah I'm using my Avid 2 man HQ exclusively at the moment.  Had it for about 5 years I guess, its still perfect, lightweight for it's size, easy to put up - tbh I have no faults.  Think newer versions are even better.

You'll not go wrong with AVID gear IMO 

 

You wanna buy a Ridgemonkey 1 man? 🤣

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I've been looking at the Ridgemonkey 1 Man compact... 

[kevtaylor]

  On 26/04/2022 at 10:48, Highy said:

I've been looking at the Ridgemonkey 1 Man compact... 

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OK mines the 1 Man Standard, used it about 3 times - for sale!

Plus points: Good fabric, well made throughout, goes up quick, good ventilation - struggling here!

Minus points: WEIGHT, packdown size for transporting (Looong car or van required), internal size - just fits in my Solar bedchair - touches poles both sides - leaving about 1.5 feet spare in front of the bed, 2nd skin - pointless as it only covers the top not the sides.

This is the big 1 man, not the compact and only my opinions.

 

 

 

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  On 26/04/2022 at 11:06, kevtaylor said:

OK mines the 1 Man Standard, used it about 3 times - for sale!

Plus points: Good fabric, well made throughout, goes up quick, good ventilation - struggling here!

Minus points: WEIGHT, packdown size for transporting (Looong car or van required), internal size - just fits in my Solar bedchair - touches poles both sides - leaving about 1.5 feet spare in front of the bed, 2nd skin - pointless as it only covers the top not the sides.

This is the big 1 man, not the compact and only my opinions.

 

 

 

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Heard they are a good bit of kit, quick put up,.... They look pretty spacious but not seen in the flesh. 

Also heavy 20kg +, 

[kevtaylor]

  On 26/04/2022 at 11:20, Highy said:

Heard they are a good bit of kit, quick put up,.... They look pretty spacious but not seen in the flesh. 

Also heavy 20kg +, 

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28 kilo for a small bivvy

[elmoputney]

  On 26/04/2022 at 11:48, kevtaylor said:

28 kilo for a small bivvy

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That's a mad amount of weight for a bivvy, wouldn't want to barrow that too far 

I always think they look good if you fancy having a kick about though the front would make a good set of goalposts 

[kevtaylor]

  On 26/04/2022 at 14:07, elmoputney said:

would make a good set of goalposts 

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Yes - I now have a use for it and a puppy to play goal keeper! 👍

[Jone5y]

I've been reading about bivvys lately and one which seems to get good reviews is the Tacklebox Long Top. Personally, I've never used one but it might be worth a look - it seems very lightweight stripped out. One plus I can think of is that the Tacklebox's customer service is top class.

[kevtaylor]

  On 26/04/2022 at 20:34, Jone5y said:

I've been reading about bivvys lately and one which seems to get good reviews is the Tacklebox Long Top. Personally, I've never used one but it might be worth a look - it seems very lightweight stripped out. One plus I can think of is that the Tacklebox's customer service is top class.

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I've looked at that - does seem a good buy and Tackle Box is cool 👍

[dayvid]

This is the 2 man i bought for me and the girlfriend , Take a look