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In reply to Post #60
HA HA!!! I could do with being a foot taller 
@Hitman who rattled your cage 
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In reply to Post #60
😂😂😂😂😂
And go home and get a brolly Wayne 😉
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In reply to Post #53
Never had this issue with mine Kev although i do fan it out really well before pulling up the bars........I imagine you have jump up and push them into place which could be the issue........   
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In reply to Post #53
I have had the same i ended up buying a new central block, i think once it starts its continues to do it, nothing more frustrating than setting up in the rain in a hurry and having to get the front back in place!!
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In reply to Post #55
Ive just been trying it in the garden all went up fine.
I think its because im not fanning the poles out enough. i checked the tightness of the block and all nice and tight, i did put a peg in the back pole which helped.
Hopefully i have solved it
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In reply to Post #55
Could it be a problem with unlevel ground putting more pressure on 1 side ?
Assuming your gardens fairly flat might explain why it doesn't do it there.
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In reply to Post #53
Having the same problem with my xd always seems to be the left arm side. Get it back home break the block down pop it back together try it in the garden all fine and dandy, get to the lake and out it pops. Bloody frustrating bet I've not used it more than 20 times  was thinking of buying new block and both arms.
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In reply to Post #53
Ive had my frontier x since it came out. on the last few times ive used it the front poles keep popping out.
Do you think it's wear on the plastic spreader block? That was my main concern when they came out, the longevity of it, or any plastic spreader.
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In reply to Post #52
Ive had my frontier x since it came out. on the last few times ive used it the front poles keep popping out.
Its really annoying as i really like the bivvy but, its a real pain setting up.
Has anyone else had problems with the poles. Its seems really tight getting the poles in than when i first got it it went up easy.
any ideas?
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In reply to Post #51
It's not light but is better if you toss out the unnecessary stuff and strip it back. Had mine over a year now and very happy to take for overnighters. It's lovely and dark inside which helps me sleep well.
One thing that did happen was one of the front poles came out of the block last week. I was pretty upset to begin with as it wasn't under that much pressure. I thought I'd broken a very expensive bivvy... I'm hopeful that I've fixed it though with a blob of silicone grease and a gentle tap with a rubber mallet the ball joint popped back in and it now looks as it should! Will find out tomorrow if it fixed it permanently but thought worth sharing in case it happens to you...
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In reply to Post #47
I got myself an X+ last Christmas. It's been fantastic. Big and heavy yes, but very good in every other respect. Size is perfect. Love the inner dome and blackout material.
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In reply to Post #49
I have the XD & use it religiously through the Winter, genuinely can't fault it aside from the weight/size (but that's what I needed for the longer sessions).
Really good quality material, goes up super quickly, have bought the overwrap & use this instead of the inside panel.
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The Frontier X is brilliant. If you can put up with the weight and bulk, it's a no brainer.
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In reply to Post #29
Any issues with it yet ? My aqua 150 had too go back on seriously thinking about the frontier X camo
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In reply to Post #11
How's the frontier X going ? I'm seriously considering one !
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+ I only put the bivvy in the frontier bivvy bag.
Vapour peak, mesh door and groundsheet goes in my Trakker armo v4 overwrap bag (fits perfect), all my pegs that i use for the Frontier/Armo v4 also 8 12' pegs go in a Chub Vantage Accessory Box Bag Large, i dony use the Fox pegs only Trakker ones.
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In reply to Post #44
Nice one cheers Zinno it's all about finding the right technique. I have been using an aqua M3 compact for a few years and the original squared pramhood style Frontier with the hinged locking molded elbows before that for over 10 yrs. On both of those I clearly remember it took me a few goes to get a pack down method that I was happy with without stressing poles or fabric.
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In reply to Post #43
I'll leave the front infill on but I'll let the door unzipped, first I fold the 3 front bars and then the elbows.
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May sound daft but a quick question on pack down. Are you all leaving on the front infill on or stripping this off before storing in the bag. Also interested to know how compact your getting it. Are you folding the front 3 poles in on themselves 1st then folding back the elbows, or breaking down the elbows 1st and folding then bring in the front 3 poles before wrapping rolling the fabric. I picked up an X today found it simple to pop up but a right faff to compact back down to chuck in the bag.
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In reply to Post #40
Ah ace, thank you.
Frontier range currently available for about 20-25% below RRP, so assuming these will likewise retail below RRP so will be more like £350-380.
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In reply to Post #39
Trick is to buy it at on a promotion, there are enough shopes that regularly give 20% discount, I buy one 100%
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In reply to Post #38
their listed on the fox int website under new products
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In reply to Post #30
I seen this and was disappointed really seeing the tempest 150 aquatexx social cap is so much cheaper and just as good material, I was going to get an extension for my frontier x to use it when my daughter comes or when I go France think I'll just buy a separate 2 man bivvy now instead for that 🤣
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In reply to Post #30
Where are you seeing this?
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In reply to Post #35
For contact you are better off via facebook with one of the consultants, i usually just call Fox directly, but they never reveal anything about new products, even the consultants are usually only informed 24/48 hours before something new comes out
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In reply to Post #35
If the demand is there they will
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In reply to Post #34
I was hoping that they would release a Fox Frontier X Lite - I even emailed them to ask, but unsurprisingly no reply.
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In reply to Post #31
It is cheaper to buy a separate bivvy and have that as a social area 
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In reply to Post #32
The social Cap extensions look really good and as well thought out as the main Bivvy. Price is painful, but not surprising given they're the same material, with vents/mesh panels and cover a large area.
This threads been great to all involved, its made my bivvy replacement choice easier. Thanks all
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Damm the look great and decent height 145cm for the standard 155cm for the X and 180 for the Xd
Black friday can get interesting.
Now i can sell my armo v4 2 man, frontier x + social cap for me and my son.
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In reply to Post #30
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The social caps are now being advertised,the prices are 
XD is £499.99
X is £479.99
Standard Frontier is £460
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I've had one since about April time (have done about 23 nights in it) after selling my tempest I absolutely love it and don't have complaints, a few have said it weighs a ton yeah it is heavy but nothing to bad I can lift with one arm and carry it fine, I don't have a electric barrow and don't struggle getting it round the full length of the lake. Just put the heavier end over the wheel and it actually helps with the barrow pushing itself.
I take everything with it but I'll be honest I don't bother using the groundsheet if I'm doing 48hrs I only put it on if I'm doing 72hrs+
Goes up very quick and is very spacious I genuinely wouldn't think about getting anything else for what I want I love mine
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In reply to Post #26
Got my frontier X from parkfield angling 3 months ago for £499. Added vapour peak and paid £570.
Im very happy with it so far after 8 x 2 night sessions. Not had much rain on it yet though.
Easy to set up and take down. The 4 windows on it are great in hot weather and for letting in light as its dark inside. Material is quality, feels much better than any of the Trakker bivvies.
Test of time is the best indicator hough, see how it is after a few years,
I dont carry the ground sheet as i dont use them, i also took out half the pegs as they supply enough to peg it down twice over. That's reduced the bivvy bag weight a couple of kilos at least.
The X is very spacious with the bedchair right back. The XD looks a beast and for me personally its too big and heavy
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In reply to Post #18
The only fault I'd say with my XD like Andy says is that it weighs a ton. I keep everything in the bag, overwrap, the million pegs you get, infills, mozzi panel, peak etc. Weighs a ton. I really wouldn't want to lug it about without a power barrow and I don't use it for less than 3 days. It's a good sized one man IMO with a decent amount of space for storage. But if it was lighter then the material wouldn't be as good or there would be compromises elsewhere. I'm 6-2 and I can just about reach the block. I'm also liking the camo version more and more lately but I remember how fox buggered the colour match up on my last brolly between the brolly and the extension so i'll stick with what I have.
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HF Angling in Crewe seem to be clearing these out at the moment the x model is £499.99
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In reply to Post #7
You'll have no problem with the ss4, my mate has an Nash wide boy in his with room to spare,
Anyone thinking of getting the xd, make sure you are tall enough to release the central block lol
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In reply to Post #23
My mates German Shepard had one and found it a bit ruff. With the extra height and letterbox door his balls dangled on the floor and ears hit the vapour shield.
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This is a first for this forum. Actual users giving their honest opinion. No one claiming that their mates dog had one and its rubbish cause the fabric ripped and tore a hole in the fabric of time and ended a parallel universe
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A very good bivvy design and is probably one of the best Chinese manfactured bivvies i've ever used and seen. The material was a big let down for me unfortunately. I experienced the most severe water ingress and condensation drip on my second night of using, which was alarming for the price point. Fox also accepted there was a fault with the material and issued a replacement to the retailer, having seen my photos.
I decided to receive a refund for the bivvy, and now I wish to have given the replacement a try, having read the great reviews on here!
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In reply to Post #20
My back is killing me after my work accident, the x does not bother me because there is less pressure on my lower back when setting up compared with the Xd.
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In reply to Post #19
173🤔 and you can still get it up 👍👍👍(with the x anyway)
Not much difference in weight between the two.
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In reply to Post #18
When I saw the x in the store and the door height/inside height was higher than expected I immediately decided to sell my Xd for the X.
Because I found the Xd too high inside especially for winter fishing and I always lie on my bed so there was at least 20 cm of unnecessary height + I'm 173 myself and had some trouble spreading the Xd (a lot easier with the x)
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In reply to Post #1
Anyone have the XD and find it too big or have the X and wish they had a bit more headroom and had got the XD?
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Another thumbs up for the Frontier X here. I won mine from an online competition site so have no need to justify laying out any cash and can honestly say it's a cracking piece of kit. It's well built from decent materials, goes up and comes down easily and quickly, has plenty of vents windows etc, nice touches with the inner pockets and flap in the groundsheet. Not sure what else you'd really want from a bivvy.
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In reply to Post #15
Totally agree with your review. Far better build quality than my previous Trakker and Nash bivvies. I have the X.
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In reply to Post #1
I have had Trakker bivvys for years and nervously took the plunge early this year and purchased a frontier x. So far for me perfect, build quality is superb, lots of space, especially love the headroom... goes up easily and as already stated peg the back leg down first if windy. Nice touch with the ground sheet as bit where feet go when sitting on bedchair peels back...
I have the vapour peak , mozzi panel and full Overwrap, does everything I need all year around. My personal opinion is build quality far superior to Trakker.
Nice touch is the pouches inside for receiver , keys etc... but don't forget to take them out when you pack it up as I found out recently! ...
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In reply to Post #13
Thank you
Trying to make my mind up between standard and X, was edging towards the X for the extra height but it's the weight
Need to see the Standard in the flesh to make sure the height is ok, just keep using my original Supa Brolly.
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In reply to Post #12
no I've got the x,compared to the tempest brolly it weights a ton
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In reply to Post #10
The XD you are on about 🤔
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In reply to Post #1
Have the frontier x for a year now and its been a great bit of kit. Easily fits my flatliter with the large fx barrow bag and a bivvy table in front of the bed. Flat back gives loads of space for stashing the empty rod holdall and other bits of luggage behind the bedchair. Only drawbacks is it is heavy and if you are like myself, not the tallest angler, you need to wedge the block against your chest when splaying the legs out.
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they are so God dam heavy,had it bought for my birthday by the wife,my god its heavy,only used it for a weekend session and used my tempest brolly since.
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In reply to Post #8
Thank you for the link mind made up gonna take the plunge and buy it 👍
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In reply to Post #7
In my first xd with inner capsule (same size as the x) I was able to put a Trakker Oval bed + ridge monkey junior bed with plenty of room to move
There are pictures here of a set up in an X, the space you have inside for such a small footprint is insane
Post 133
http://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=432816
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Nice one for the feedback - I am trying to work out if it is big enough to fit my old SS4 in as it just about fits in the 60" ultra and looking at the footprints it's going to be close - what beds do you all have?
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In reply to Post #1
I have the XD the biggest model. Absolutely fantastic bit of kit. I have the peak which is great in summer and it deals easily with showers. I have the overwrap for mine which is superb adding a second skin and keeps everything out. I cant remember whether the X has windows all round or just at the back but as they are zippable the ventilation in hot weather is impressive. The back of it is nearly straight also so you can get your bed right into the back of it.
I got the XD for its height at 1.75, I dont have to bend down too much like I had to do with my Nash Double Top.
Without doubt the best bivvy I've ever owned by a country mile and I've had a few over the years. I love its adaptability and I think they are bringing a social cap out for it soon, so I might have to get one of those.
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In reply to Post #2
The rain thing even with the vapour peak is the only negative thing I've heard. Saw a YouTube review also mention it. Gather it also offers no protection to the side windows - makes you wonder what the point of it is! Hopefully Fox bring out a larger peak or a social cap.
The blackout lining is what really sells the Frontier X to me after melting away this summer.
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When buying a new bivvy I narrowed it down to the Tempest 100T or the Frontier XD (Same as the X just taller)
I looked at both in person, pitched them both up and down, compared all the accessories etc and was impressed by the Frontier.
The only reason I went for the Tempest was I found one on FB with every accessory going for a cracking price.
If I didn't, I would have bought the Frontier.
Hope this helps 👍
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In reply to Post #2
One downside with the overwrap is that it doesn't have any of the rear/side vents!
I'm very pleased with my X, I can't think of any negatives to the bivvy, I have used it in some horrendous conditions and it's been great, the flat back is a game changer, so much more useable space than the tempest but a smaller footprint, the pack down length isn't as small as the tempest, but you can have it both ways due to the flat back,
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In reply to Post #1
I bought one late last year and have been using it regularly for about 7 months now. I bought it because I wanted a bit more floor space and especially height. I also bought a vapour peak for it.
Set up and take down are very easy and quick. In a wind peg down the back centre leg first, makes everything easier.
Comments I would make are that I was worried how the flat back was going to stand up in heavy winds but it has been fine and feels very stable. Having all my luggage in front of me has been a revelation and makes everything easier, I also seem to have far more room than previous bivvies, the footprint shape really works for me. I also like the extra height, but that does come with one issue, if you sit on a bedchair buddy and have the door set up letter box style the peak does not give enough coverage to stop rain entering the bivvy if you have the opening low enough to see out, yes you can use the clear door but personally I'd rather not.
Never had vents before and didn't think I'd use them, but in the hot conditions we have had this year they have been very welcome.
Last thing I noticed on my last session which was in the rain there was more condensation than I would have expected, time will tell if this proves to be a problem, does make me think that in hindsight I would have bought an overwrap rather than the vapour peak.
Overall very pleased.
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Hi All,
Looking for a unbiased honest review on the Fox Frontier bivvy, I am sure they have been out long enough now for any teething problems or design flaws to come to light. Looking forward to getting some feedback before I purchase the X
Many Thanks
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