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In reply to Post #35
Evo for dummies.
Put side poles onto the two connector blocks, then use the short pole to join them together.
Then connect the long rear poles into the blocks.
Then put the front poles into the blocks (see below)...
Done.
At each stage just make sure to pull any slack out of the nylon towards the block to allow the pole to fit into place under tension.
Peg the back, then sides.
Block info...
The hole with the small cut away (by finger tip) is for the front poles.
The hole next to the cutaway it is for the winter skin, so ignore that. Never put the front poles in these holes with no cut away or it will be a nightmare to get them out when the bivvy is under tension!!!
The side poles can be left in place, a small turn of tape helps keep the block on the pole.
A close up of where the front poles go (into the holes with the cutaway) with the holes for the winter skin unused on the outer edge...
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In reply to Post #35
Ill have another look, if there not a pain I will most likely buy it. Also, other side of the country nearly, in Cheshire.
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In reply to Post #31
They are not a pain to put up or down.
Maybe tomorrow lunchtime, I will create a little video, possibly even a little challenge for myself … I reckon I can put the Evo up and then back down again in one minute (possibly a bold claim, we’ll see!)
If you do it in the wrong order then it’s a pain.
I can’t see where you live on your profile. If you were Sussex I’d say come over and try one of mine out for size. I might even sell you one of mine, I have five 😊
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In reply to Post #21
Fox Evo, possibly my fave ever. Not made them for a very long time now and rarely coming up 2nd hand too.
It's a very basic design and there are products baring a striking likeness to it out there.
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In reply to Post #30
The older aircraft grade aluminium poles didn't snap or break at the end.
If the ali poles are shiny then this is the newer, brittle ali and needs to be avoided.
The old ali looks quite grey and dull.
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If you are willing to buy second hand then also kee an eye out for Aqua Aerolite, Angling Intelligence & Venture bivvies.
They were all pramhoods with 3 long aluminium poles. The poles had a tendency to snap if you weren't careful with them but could easily be repaired. Absolutely brilliant bivvys & I am surprised nobody has tried to recreate them with better poles since.
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In reply to Post #29
Thanks for the suggestion found one on eBay for a decent price with overwrap but after some research saw that people were saying there a pain to put up and down other than that look spot on.
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In reply to Post #29
They were prone to cracking at the end of the pole where the male bit went into the boss but a small jubilee clip fixed that.
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In reply to Post #28
Find a fox evo, an earlier one with the proper aircraft aluminium poles that don't snap.
Packs down like a lo-pro but better headroom and flexible shape.
The older aircraft grade aluminium poles didn't snap or break at the end.
If the ali poles are shiny then this is the newer, brittle ali and needs to be avoided.
The old ali looks quite grey and dull.
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In reply to Post #27
Yeah looking back on it lo pro is not a good idea being just over 6ft myself  . The search for the brolly continues.
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Low pro no good for me at 6 ft.
Still comes in at over 4 kilo.
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esp low pro looks lovely, but not if you're tall, max height 1.15 metre. I'm 6ft 6 - not a chance in there!
As someone else said, although its bulky the trakker tempest 100 is brilliant (I have the 'T').
I would love a lighter day shelter option, but the height always seems an issue.
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In reply to Post #24
Yeah I’ve realised that think I’m going to go with a low pro because I can get an overwrap if necessary while the main brolly is still very light
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In reply to Post #23
All small brollys are the same, if the wind changes and it rains you do get wet until you spin the brolly and if it rains really hard you do get splashed off muddy swims.
Your kit needs to be compact enough to go behind or under your bed. You also need a compact bedchair
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In reply to Post #22
I find it fine for overnights as I take very little gear with me.
It’s obviously not 5 star accommodation but there will always be a compromise for going light / not using a barrow / going by car.
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Tackle