chillfactor Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 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 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 48 minutes ago, 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 . Cambridge way??? Anywhere nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 8 hours ago, elmoputney said: Cambridge way??? Anywhere nice? 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 ? elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, 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 ? if your looking for a pram hood the new prologic range are very good all round. chillfactor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 hours ago, 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 ? 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 😂 chillfactor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 hours ago, 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 ? I know @kevtaylor likes an avid product, he might be able to help kevtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, 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 😂 Welcome to come & say hello fella ...may 23rd - 27th 👍 p.s bring kebabs 😁 elmoputney and newmarket 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 32 minutes ago, elmoputney said: I know @kevtaylor likes an avid product, he might be able to help I remember when Kev purchased his avid brolly & was impressed with the material , the same is used on the HQ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchey Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: There is an award winning kebab van about 6 miles away 🥇collection only but it is a bit good 😂 Ye elmo but I bet they don't even know what a Wigan kebab is, so are they really that good. 🤣😂🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, finchey said: Ye elmo but I bet they don't even know what a Wigan kebab is, so are they really that good. 🤣😂🤣 No but he does make a mean Pablo escoburger 😂 Carpbell_ll and finchey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 1 hour ago, chillfactor said: Welcome to come & say hello fella ...may 23rd - 27th 👍 p.s bring kebabs 😁 Just checked the calender I am on earlies that week so could maybe pop in with an order one evening 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmarket Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 hours ago, chillfactor said: I remember when Kev purchased his avid brolly & was impressed with the material , the same is used on the HQ . 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 👍🏻 salokcinnodrog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 hours ago, 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 👍🏻 Thanks Tim 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 4 hours ago, elmoputney said: Just checked the calender I am on earlies that week so could maybe pop in with an order one evening 👍 Sound mate.... speak closer to the time 👍 elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 23/04/2022 at 07:32, 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 ? 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 and elmoputney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted April 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 9 hours ago, 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? 🤣 Thanks mate ..... got one on order 👍 kevtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 23 hours ago, 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? 🤣 I've been looking at the Ridgemonkey 1 Man compact... kevtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Highy said: I've been looking at the Ridgemonkey 1 Man compact... 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. elmoputney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, 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. Heard they are a good bit of kit, quick put up,.... They look pretty spacious but not seen in the flesh. Also heavy 20kg +, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 27 minutes ago, 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 +, 28 kilo for a small bivvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, kevtaylor said: 28 kilo for a small bivvy 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, elmoputney said: would make a good set of goalposts Yes - I now have a use for it and a puppy to play goal keeper! 👍 salokcinnodrog and elmoputney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jone5y Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtaylor Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 14 hours ago, 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. I've looked at that - does seem a good buy and Tackle Box is cool 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 This is the 2 man i bought for me and the girlfriend , Take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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