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In reply to Post #39
Have you already used the Lucx bivvy and is it recommended? with or new Belgium malinos that is comming this summer i need a bigger 3/4 man bivvy 
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In reply to Post #38
I bought it, but not had a chance to pitch it yet. Will be April or May before I get the chance to do so.
If you are interested, it is on special sale promotion again this week.
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Have you bought and set up the Lucx Leopard yet?
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In reply to Post #36
Ah sorry, I misunderstood what you meant by letterbox, now I see. I'm not sure it has this, but will have to wait and see. Right enough it would be good if it does.
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In reply to Post #35
Then you can open the door from the top and leave 20cm sealed,off at thr bottom. Just be careful
Not to trip over it when going in and out.
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In reply to Post #34
I think it does. Double sided stick on velcro sounds like the way to go. Sometime in early spring i will pitch it, guage what i have, then decide what i could do with it.
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In reply to Post #33
If theres is a front inner skirt like the JRC one you could
Use double sided stick on velcro I suppose. Does the door letterbox down from the top?
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In reply to Post #32
Just found this clip, makes it look super easy to assemble: https://youtu.be/6lvImV8TpII
In this clip it appears the entire front of the groundsheet is not zipped in, i was hoping it was just the door area.
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In reply to Post #31
Excellent.
It is Kknee deep in snow here just now so looks like it will be a while before i can put it up out back to take a look at it.
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After a while you put it up in less than 10 minutes, I get my slx plus up in less then 5 minutes now
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In reply to Post #29
You will be delighted. They are nothing like a pole threading coleman tent.
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In reply to Post #27
If i can get it up in 20 minutes i will be a happy man. Last year i bought a Coleman 6 man tent for family camping trips. It takes me and the wife the best part of an hour to erect, making it no good for 1 night trips. Its a bit of a beast to be fair, weighing in at 25kg.
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In reply to Post #26
Yes i think you are correct, i just clocked it near the very end of the film. Once closed i could always lay something up against the overflap to give it some sturdiness.
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In reply to Post #25
Yes, the poles are connected via elaistic and stay permanently threaded into the tent. It will be physically easy to set up alone. Having 4 ribs including peak with at least 5 sections each rib, plus about 8 support poles. It is not going to go up in 30 seconds like a tempest brolly.
Probably About 20 minutes including zipping in groundsheet and pegging out
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From what I see in the video, the groundsheet has a high flap at the front.
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In reply to Post #24
Yes, i have thanks, i watched it over several times before making my decision to buy it. I really like the fact it has integrated poles, it appears this makes it easier to erect, deconstruct.
My one little gripe is the zipped in groundsheet does not cover the front door section, so this area is essentially open at the bottom. I figured this out from translating the Amzon.de reviews. One of the places i fish has quite a few snakes and weasels. Another place i fish has quite a few rats, at night they scurry around the platforms - I guess they probably feast on any dropped groundbait, pellets and boilies? I will need to try and figure something out to close the front door section off to stop any would be intruders getting in. I'll sleep better at night then lol
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In reply to Post #23
Seen this video of it mate?
https://youtu.be/nMUldCc_Ces
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In reply to Post #20
Thanks everyone who offered some input here. I have just gone ahead an ordered the Lucx Leopard 1-3 man bivvy. It is on promotion this week at 269 euro, next week it goes back up to 300 euro, so i took the opportunity to grab it now. It is over my original budget, but it has all of the features i am looking for: plenty of internal space, near enough standing head height, mosquito nets front back and sides, zipped in ground sheet, and it "appears" it should not be too difficult for one man to construct - i hope.
I can see the manufacturer Lucx is a new company, they seem to get good reviews, as does the Leopard bivvy, so hopefully i have made the right choice.
It will be May or June i think before i get a chance to test it. If anyone is interested i can post some feedback on it then.
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In reply to Post #20
I just took the Lucx Leopard to checkout, only to find the 226 euro price listed is net price, grrrr!. Gross price is 270 euro + 20 euro transport, taking the total to 290 euro.
I will hold off a little longer, and look around to se if there is something better available at 290 range. I might fall back on the JRC, i can get it locally at 160/170 euro so it is a big difference. Still, i love the look of the Leopard, and it ticks all boxes except its big weight of 15kg, its the only downside i can see!
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In reply to Post #14
I have the SLX V3 2 man for France and the 1 man for UK. Managed to pick the 1 man up off Ebay for £240. Used but immaculate condition.
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In reply to Post #18
Yes mate, I've been living in Poland the last 15 years.
Many thanks for the Lucx recommendation, I had never heard of this company. I am loving the look of the Leopard, it ticks all of my boxes. Good head room at 162cm, spacious can take 3 beds, zipped in ground sheet, mosquito nets, and within my budget. Only downside is the weight at 15kg, but I don't think I will ever have to carry it much distance, so I don't see it as a big problem. I'm struggling to think of a reason not to buy it.
Do you have any input on the quality of Lucx bivvies?
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In reply to Post #17
Lucx have a few low bidget bivvy's
Bobcat = 300x280 x 160 price €167.98 Excl VAT
Are you from poland?
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In reply to Post #14
New is too pricey and I don't want 2nd hand. Thanks anyway.
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In reply to Post #13
I have taken a good look at this. I'm ruling it out on the basis of its height, it seems to be a bit lower than the JRC. I'm after back surgery, unfortunately I still have problems, bending and leaning over can be a bit of an issue for me at times. Standing height would be absolutely ideal for me, but I can't seem to find any reasonably priced options for standing height bivvies, they all seem low down so I will have to accept that and go for one, just the Caperlan Rapid seems lower head height than JRC.
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In reply to Post #12
Thanks mate, all good advice, much appreciated.
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Over budget and If the height is ok.
Trakker SLX V3 150/2 man Bivvy with Inner Capsule £339.99 (Total fishing tackle) try to get a discount code, for £200 look second hands.
I have the plus version: Top bivvy.
Edit: Also have a look at Quest tackle, Their MK3 2 Man is £239
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In reply to Post #8
A few times , just cant moan about it for the price and its massive
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In reply to Post #11
Your welcome mate. Re the ground sheet and snakes etc
Only a zip in or. A built in inner capsule is going to
Definitely keep stuff out.
I should add, as youve not used a bivvy type before. That type have like a draught skirt that fold all around the inside .generally about 5 or 6 inches. You then peg or velcro the groundsheet ontop of that skirt.
Then with your bedchair and luggage rod holdall, sleeping bag holdall, table etc all on it, maybe pushed to the edges then very little gets in. Here in the uk I mostly fish door open so stuff could get in that way. But ive never actually seen anything coming in under the groundsheet. But no snakes to worry about really here.
Re the doorway for you. You can open the door from the top and have the bottom part still zipped down
Then velcro the groundsheet over the door skirt . That creates a step you go over when going in and out. But will help keep snakes out.
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In reply to Post #10
That helps a lot, thank you for taking the time to provide such an detailed and insightful reply. I have done plenty of camping, though i have never owned a bivvy, nor slept in one, so your advice really helps.
I live abroad, Mozzi nets are a major plus point for me. I have also been looking at the Caperlan Frontview, i like the inner space it provides and the zip in groundsheet, but no mozzi nets so i am ruling it out.
I'm not a fan of creepy crawlies getting into my bivvy. Would you say that could be an issue with the JRC velcro ground sheet?
I will probably wait another few weeks before committing, the earliest i will need it for is mid-May so i'm not in a rush. At this stage it is looking like the JRC, i'm just unsure slightly about the groundsheet velcro fastening, if it will give ample opportunity to let in little critters or not. One of the lakes i fish has small'ish snakes in the fields and banks surroundinv the lake, i drove home with one inside the engine of my car last season. I would not want one in my tent thats for sure.
The JRC certainly looks the part and the price is attractive. I dont plan on any winter fishing so i wont take the overwrap, i can always add it later if needed.
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In reply to Post #9
Hi Alistair
Ive not owned either the fox or JRC that you mention. However i have had and got a few bivvies.
Ive checked both out against mine and each other for comparison re height, size poles etc.
Re speed of setup
They are both only two ribs, that helps. They both have a built in peak. I prefer separate, but at least its not a full rib peak to the floor. So its easier to spot which is which for setup.
Each has 5 sections on each rib. Not quite as quick as a 3 section 2 manner but you pay more for that and lose overall size. The main thing is you have avoided the huge continental 4 and 5 rib 5 section type which can become jumbled up and take ages.
Both have a medium weight velcro in groundsheet. Ive had one on a JRC bivvy before. I would prefer a Trakker style with pegging points however I did work out that if its not windy you can lay it out first
Erect the bivvy over it , and that saved crawling in and putting it in place. You only had to pull the skirt over the GS. The velcro was neither here no near. Its wont move with all your gear on it anyway.
Neither are heavy for a 2 man. IIRC the JRC is 8 kg all in.
Thr JRC is quite a bit deeper and I think preferable when using two beds quite often. Otherwise you are poncing about getting the right bed angles to avoid touching the material.
The JRC has rear vents. Well worth it for two people spring to autumn. I even paid to have them put in
My 2 man Cayman. It has all the door options you could need. Solid, i have no time for but mozzi mesh and clear always stay in the bag. Plus i see large front mozzi windows. They can be handy in bad weather, roll the GS back a bit and you can still see out but more protected than having the sides clipped back. The Fox one doesnt have them.
So I think the JRC wins out. They have a good pedigree on bivvies too. Whereas Fox can be hit and miss.
Personally I feel Winter skins are worth it . Massively help with condensation in the winter. But also help keep darker and cooler in the summer. However, you can easily survive without and add it at a later date. As its a peak bivvy, the winterskin utilises that peak and you get a bit more space too.
Hope this helps.
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In reply to Post #8
I think I will go with the JRC DEFENDER PEAK 2 MAN BIVVY. Does anyone have any experience using this? I have a few questions, would be great to get some feedback.
How is this bivvy for one man to assemble on their own?
Does anyone know how the groundsheet is attached, via clip, zip, velcro or some other way?
How necessary is the overwrap on a bivvy? I will be doing 1, 2 and 3 day trips mainly.
I have seen it online at £160, if anyone is aware of a better deal please let me know.
Thanks
Alistair
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In reply to Post #7
I guess you are reffering to the Tanker Rapid: https://www.caperlan.co.uk/bivvy-tanker-rapid-carp-fishing-bivvy-id_8495505
Have you been out in it many times, how woukd you rate the overall quality of it.
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In reply to Post #1
i had exactly the same situation and ended up going for one from Decathlon which is a pop up - but its massive its twin skinned its built in groundsheet , up in seconds and change from £160.00
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In reply to Post #1
Hi Alistair -
Is the 2 man for taking your kid?
Reason I ask is some of the huge Euro style 2 man bivvies are MASSIVE - far to big for short solo trips.
You might be better off looking for a 1 - 1.5 man with a peak and an overwrap - these will often convert to 2 man bivvues with the extended overwrap - so best of both worlds. Not massive though so wouldn't be great for 2 full grown men plus kit - but probably fine for 1 man plus a kid.
Somehting like the NASH double top or Trakker ARMO perhaps
Also the Advanta Uni-Extended Overwrap and Porch - us a universal extension that will fit most standard pram hood style bivvies.
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If you can come to Ostend, I have a Chub Cyfish dome 2 man for € 250 unused (set up once in my garden)
Got an Armo v4 plus as a present from the woman.
For the fox eas bivvy, email total fishing Tackle, they had an improved Eos version (Eos TT pro) maybe they will be back in stock soon, it has windows at the back and came with an overwrap.
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In reply to Post #3
Scratch the Decathlon Caperlan bivvy, thinking this through logically, it is too big, too heavy, too much hassle to put up and down. Woukd be ideal for a 2 man trip for a week or long weekend, not good at all for a one nighter on my lonesome. It is also over my desired budget, so it is ruled out.
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In reply to Post #2
OK thanks
I'm going to break the rules of my own criteria here. I just watched a video clip of the Décathlon Caperlan Tanker Panoramax Bivvy, I can buy it locally at £275. It has all the features I am interested in, and it is getting great reviews, it seems. The only downside I can see is its weight, and comments it is not so easy to put down, pack away.
If anyone has used it, I'd appreciate feedback on it. I'm not sure I want to spend this much, but it does look the business!
Thanks
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In reply to Post #1
Jrc bivvies for the money are probably the best out of the ones you mentioned
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I'm looking for recommendations for a budget 2 man bivvy.
Below £200
Inbuilt groundsheet strongly preffered
Easy for 1 man to put up (for my occasional solo trips)
Ability to stand upright a bonus, but not essential
The more spacious the interior, the better.
Any opinions on the Fox EOS 2 Man Bivvy? It looks good and the price is attractive. Is the groundsheet on this built in, or clip on, or zip on?
I see brands like NGT, JRC etc have 2 man bivvies under £200. Any input on these, or others, are all welcome.
Thanks
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