Got mine this week can’t wait to get out and try it set it up already looks the nuts really impressed so far went up in seconds to inner dome was bit fiddly but nothing to bad I’d highly recommend
I wish tent manufacturers would learn from this stuff , I really think there is a x over market here , the quality , simplicity and designs are great I just wish more had zip in ground sheets I have a smaller one I may look for a bigger one
As I do most of my fishing in the winter months this would benefit me from having a winter wrap for extra protection. I no it comes with a skull cap but this doesn't give you the full protection like a winter wrap does so that option would be nice
No memtion or showing of the letter box, clear window, and that skull cap needs a support bar to stop it flapping around in the wind or it's going to vibrate like hell. What's the headroom like behind you for when sat on a bed buddy/transformer chair as it looks low?
Hiya, have they sorted the problem out with the material being too small for the frame then? Where did you order as I’ve been holding out for this bivvy
this is going to be a contender for the frontier had this been around when i bought my AXS EL i think i would have gone for this looks so much easier to put up this will be my next bivvy
Shame we didnt get to see it set up or packed away, i get the concept but would be nice to see full set up n pack down. Looks a great bit of kit and especially likevthe price tag when you look at what else is on the market for that kind of money 👍
For once a Bivvy that fits back in to the bag it came in,I have 2 one for summer/autumn or short sessions and one for winter spring long sessions,and they are a nightmare to get back in the bag
the set up was "that quick and easy" they didnt even show it, jesus if your going to plug a bivvy at least show it being put up, more so when you plug it being so fast
It's does look good mate and some of the components on it are very good like the locking legs nice touch. But it's a bit of a rip off the fox XD don't you think? But still they all do it .for the money yes it's good . With all the parts I've now got for my Fox XD it's come to £1,500 .but I've got the lot included the porch. Which I will be using my log burner in again this winter!! Ask me about that if your interested! Or anyone else it's the game changer for winter fishing. And no it's not heavy at around 2kg ! Anyway great vid thanks bud .
Hi looking for hints ,tips advice , ive just bought this exact bivvy and found it a real struggle to get the bivvy up , the spreader block was a struggle to click in to get it to open , and the front two peak arms were an absolute mate to get to locate into the holes , im hoping its just as its brand new first time up , did you come upon any of these issues , bivvy is fantastic but took 20 mins to put up , im no novis and own a tempest and a frontier xd , help ??!? Or have i bought a wrong un ?
Mine hasn't arrived yet so cannot comment from experience but I had a similar issue when my Tempest was new - everything was super tight to setup. Saying that, you do say you own a other similar bivvies. I wouldn't be at all surprised if after a few up and downs, it all loosened off. I'll reply back if I have similar issues as you.
@@colinbailey6236 i was hoping that it being new would be the case , but it was a bitch to put up mate , once up these are really nice , i paid £440 so got it at a great price ,
I was hoping the lad that did the video could shed light on it as he had 100% had that bivvy out of the bag , the bag has internal fasteners (nice touch) and the poles have velcro to secure in their pockets , very nice these bivvies mate
I still use the Avid HQ like the look of this but the HQ is bigger and don't take that long to put up and the HQ is higher, looked at this friend had one and is so low.
the doors don't roll up to reveal mozzie mesh..that's no good at all, I can't be swapping over to a full mesh and then back again. it could all be in one like you normal bivvies. it has actually stopped me buying this 😢
received Avid Exo + bivvy, went to set it up today and it took almost 30mins to get the centre block to click into place once I'd fanned all the arms out. Went to put the 2 front arms in and they just wouldn't go! It's like the material is way too tight on the frame its ridiculous. By the looks of all the talk online it seems alot of people are having the same issues. Wondering if any of you have had similar problems? Extremely disappointing, obviously no checks done prior to sending them out!
Check my comment here. Same problems, and I even tore a seam when undoing it. I'm getting rid of it asap. Best bivvy ever made my a**e, and I'm being polite.
Just put mine up for the first time. Exactly the same. Material is far too tight. It's splitting at the seams when it arrived from Total Fishing Tackle. This is not a good first taste of the bivvy.
I'm very interested in getting one I've already got the Trakker Tempest 200 with inner capsule but the footprint is big and this Avid one looks spot on for my fishing trips around the uk and Europe.
The peak is flat like the titan T1 mk1. The rain will pool there and drip off the front. Needs a middle pole like the frontier to lift the peak to an apex. Good price though. I'll wait for the mk2 when they change it.
Never had anything from avid that didn’t break. HD Brolly was shite only used it half a dozen times and then 😢bed chair leg broke and I had to buy a new one after a lot of agro. Looks a nice system all the same, pay your money and take your chance
Bought one last week and ripped it when putting it up today. Took me 10min to get the poles to click into place, and another 10 to slide in the 2 peak arms it was that tight, don't get me started. When packing down the seam ripped as one of the peak arms shot out as I had to apply quite some force to undo. Very, very disappointed. This is my first bivvy since my Fox Explorer, so I think I can say I am very careful with my gear. Maybe I'm just old school, but wasn't too impressed with the fabric either. Internal mesh pockets check, velcro strips on the skull cap check. Phoned the shop I got it from, and I can post it back to them and get another free of charge, or get my money back. I am leaning very much towards the latter unfortunately. Not impressed & not happy...
Let themselves down with the inner dome. £120 notes for a cheap looking mesh. Wheres the camo print mesh ? That would have looked much better. Bit like the dual layer. Also would have liked to of seen vents in the dome and the ability to undo vents from inside. Dual layer set the standard and avid have left out all the best bits that made that bivvy great. Like the look of this and will most likely purchased but theyve missed a few details that could have made this a top top bivvy
No internal pockets or pouches?.. No rod straps on the cap?.. Price point might be slightly lower than similar bivvies. But they've cut corners to achieve that....Fox Frontier is a better option , imo. If you've got 500 quid or more to spend on a shelter..
In the beginning it was al fun and pleasure . But what is the point to look at these clips ? Everything you guy´s film is the best . Next week is Soniks new bivvy the best .
I hope everyone who buys Avid products realises that after 12 months they don't want to know any problems, I've got a £500 HD brolly system and it's leaking around 4 spoke areas, it's only been used about 15 times 3 of in rain and this is my email reply off them. Hi Darren, After the 12 month warranty period, there is nothing we can do. Very sorry. Kind Regards Dave Lloyd
Yep that’s how the world works.someone brings something out that is claimed the best on the market then companies see and try and improve on that to make theirs the best 🤷🏼♂️
Sadly mine split at the seams trying to put it up material was to tight…..has gone back now for refund shame really the idea is great but I suppose you get what you pay for…
Looks like Avid have pinched other company’s designs.It’s almost a fox frontier xd with a Jrc easy winder door.That said I do like the avid gear it’s decent for the money.
Good god have a look and make your own mind up, yes they get paid to do the vido, so what?? if it means you get to look at the tackle before you buy im in favour, get it or dont but give the bloke a brake 😂 I remember the days when you had to choose from a picture and hope for the best 😢
Honestly wouldn't buy one of there divvys again especially after contacting there customer support. Weak material poles bend and break in the slight wind and I will be uploading the videos very soon of how bad these things are. I had to use my emergency birkley bivvy as the avid one collapsed on me because it couldn't handle a fart. Birkley one is 25 years old the first bivvy I bought and didn't have my fox one with me. Right from the day I bought it I had issues and parts being changed then the third time I use it this happens then basically told to fuck off by avid Shame on you. I have spent thousands on ur junk but never again
Looks the part. BUT only time will tell if the plastic central boss will malfunction as with the plastic adaptors on the poles
Got mine this week can’t wait to get out and try it set it up already looks the nuts really impressed so far went up in seconds to inner dome was bit fiddly but nothing to bad I’d highly recommend
Finally a bivvy that comes with nearly everything and a half decent price bout bloddy time thank you avid 👍👍i be looking to get me one of them
Any hooks or pockets inside the bivvy it’s basically a frontier but abit bigger and better door?
That's nice, I like the size , looks great too. That lettle bit more room is nice to have.
I wish tent manufacturers would learn from this stuff , I really think there is a x over market here , the quality , simplicity and designs are great I just wish more had zip in ground sheets I have a smaller one I may look for a bigger one
Thanks for the video. Maybe ive missed them but it looks like there are no rod straps on the extra skull cap peak? You able to confirm? Cheers
There on the sides mage so your rods aren’t to the side of your door there more to the window side if that makes sense I have the revolve brolly
As I do most of my fishing in the winter months this would benefit me from having a winter wrap for extra protection. I no it comes with a skull cap but this doesn't give you the full protection like a winter wrap does so that option would be nice
No memtion or showing of the letter box, clear window, and that skull cap needs a support bar to stop it flapping around in the wind or it's going to vibrate like hell. What's the headroom like behind you for when sat on a bed buddy/transformer chair as it looks low?
Fantastic 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 about time ! In this day and age with the cost of living crisis! A massive well done 👏🏻
I think that is an excellent Bivi very well presented keep on with the good work
Does it have internal pockets?
Got mine yesterday the second batch (first batch was worthless). It took me two minutes.
Thanks Avid
Hiya, have they sorted the problem out with the material being too small for the frame then? Where did you order as I’ve been holding out for this bivvy
this is going to be a contender for the frontier had this been around when i bought my AXS EL i think i would have gone for this looks so much easier to put up this will be my next bivvy
So much easier that they skip the 15 minutes that it actually took to put it up 😂
Any pockets ? Any loops for hanging a light ?
Shame we didnt get to see it set up or packed away, i get the concept but would be nice to see full set up n pack down. Looks a great bit of kit and especially likevthe price tag when you look at what else is on the market for that kind of money 👍
Store ya rods in that bag it's so bleeding long! Looks a nice bivvy tbf. Nice and solid, decent size.
Looks decent but ill stick to my standard Sonik AXS. 👍
Need a van for that long bag, so it's not good for most. What about letter box, clear window on door, rod straps on scull cap?
you can do letterbox but the door are solid which is sooo disappointing
Like it, but to big for me and would not replace my standard frontier which is one the best bivvies I have owned.
Ones coming home, will be with Me tomorrow 👌👌👌
For once a Bivvy that fits back in to the bag it came in,I have 2 one for summer/autumn or short sessions and one for winter spring long sessions,and they are a nightmare to get back in the bag
Looks brilliant! Thanks for the review
the set up was "that quick and easy" they didnt even show it, jesus if your going to plug a bivvy at least show it being put up, more so when you plug it being so fast
2 day's
He did tbf pal
Are we watching the same video
It's an absolute nightmare the centre boss does not click into place that why they haven't shown it , also the is so tight you can't zip it up
@johnhodges6731 they will plug any oldshit these 2 nodys, but they will never tell any bad points to anything
I think this is an excellent Bivi will be getting one
This video has just made my mind up, I’ll be ordering one next week 👌
Someone mentioned problems with the block in comments
Looks good, very good.
It's does look good mate and some of the components on it are very good like the locking legs nice touch. But it's a bit of a rip off the fox XD don't you think? But still they all do it .for the money yes it's good . With all the parts I've now got for my Fox XD it's come to £1,500 .but I've got the lot included the porch. Which I will be using my log burner in again this winter!! Ask me about that if your interested! Or anyone else it's the game changer for winter fishing. And no it's not heavy at around 2kg ! Anyway great vid thanks bud .
This looks good but went for the prologic slr because price and weight was better
Only down side, doesn’t come with the inner dome where the frontier x plus does
I bought dual layer hq in May and love it , not sure I would have one of these as the height in big winds might be a worry
it has no problem with storms or anything, i have tested mine and its great!
I've had the HQ for years now, had the previous version too. Loved both. I'm looking at upgrading to this.
Hi looking for hints ,tips advice , ive just bought this exact bivvy and found it a real struggle to get the bivvy up , the spreader block was a struggle to click in to get it to open , and the front two peak arms were an absolute mate to get to locate into the holes , im hoping its just as its brand new first time up , did you come upon any of these issues , bivvy is fantastic but took 20 mins to put up , im no novis and own a tempest and a frontier xd , help ??!? Or have i bought a wrong un ?
Mine hasn't arrived yet so cannot comment from experience but I had a similar issue when my Tempest was new - everything was super tight to setup. Saying that, you do say you own a other similar bivvies.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if after a few up and downs, it all loosened off. I'll reply back if I have similar issues as you.
@@colinbailey6236 i was hoping that it being new would be the case , but it was a bitch to put up mate , once up these are really nice , i paid £440 so got it at a great price ,
I was hoping the lad that did the video could shed light on it as he had 100% had that bivvy out of the bag , the bag has internal fasteners (nice touch) and the poles have velcro to secure in their pockets , very nice these bivvies mate
Mine ripped it was that tight
Holes in the inside where the hook holes are for the inner dome... it ripped putting it up and ripped taking it down .. sorry avid it is terrible
Iv pre ordered this can't wait for it to arrive
I still use the Avid HQ like the look of this but the HQ is bigger and don't take that long to put up and the HQ is higher, looked at this friend had one and is so low.
Maybe some fisheries where possible could have wooden huts in each swim that folk could hire out if need be or hire a bivvy per day for a small fee.
the doors don't roll up to reveal mozzie mesh..that's no good at all, I can't be swapping over to a full mesh and then back again. it could all be in one like you normal bivvies. it has actually stopped me buying this 😢
received Avid Exo + bivvy, went to set it up today and it took almost 30mins to get the centre block to click into place once I'd fanned all the arms out. Went to put the 2 front arms in and they just wouldn't go! It's like the material is way too tight on the frame its ridiculous. By the looks of all the talk online it seems alot of people are having the same issues.
Wondering if any of you have had similar problems? Extremely disappointing, obviously no checks done prior to sending them out!
Check my comment here. Same problems, and I even tore a seam when undoing it. I'm getting rid of it asap. Best bivvy ever made my a**e, and I'm being polite.
Just put mine up for the first time. Exactly the same. Material is far too tight. It's splitting at the seams when it arrived from Total Fishing Tackle. This is not a good first taste of the bivvy.
@@colinbailey6236 I'm sticking to what I know has been reliable for years....Sonik AXS 1 Man Bivvy...
@@paulhigham6047I don't blame you. I cannot advise the Avid Exo+ in its current form. Something is wrong with the one I received.
Still prefer the t1 pro and once you have added the inner dome which I would its about the same price
looks good does it have any internal pockets tho
Seems like just about everyone has done a job of copying a tempest 😂
Notice not shown set up from beginning to end
I'm very interested in getting one I've already got the Trakker Tempest 200 with inner capsule but the footprint is big and this Avid one looks spot on for my fishing trips around the uk and Europe.
It's a heavy mother but I love the look of it!
The peak is flat like the titan T1 mk1. The rain will pool there and drip off the front. Needs a middle pole like the frontier to lift the peak to an apex. Good price though. I'll wait for the mk2 when they change it.
I like the idea of them poles but I just brought a tempest 150
Never had anything from avid that didn’t break. HD Brolly was shite only used it half a dozen times and then 😢bed chair leg broke and I had to buy a new one after a lot of agro. Looks a nice system all the same, pay your money and take your chance
That bag is mental! 😂 slap that on your barrow ffs. Turn a corner and take someones kneecaps off.
Yes..! I've been looking for a bivvy bag that's 8 foot long...!
I have always liked mossi vents on the front panels of my bivvies' just so i can see my rods from laying on my bed chair
yes me as well...they made a big mistake here. would have saved a lot of extra material on the needless mozzi mesh as well
Bought one last week and ripped it when putting it up today. Took me 10min to get the poles to click into place, and another 10 to slide in the 2 peak arms it was that tight, don't get me started.
When packing down the seam ripped as one of the peak arms shot out as I had to apply quite some force to undo. Very, very disappointed.
This is my first bivvy since my Fox Explorer, so I think I can say I am very careful with my gear. Maybe I'm just old school, but wasn't too impressed with the fabric either.
Internal mesh pockets check, velcro strips on the skull cap check.
Phoned the shop I got it from, and I can post it back to them and get another free of charge, or get my money back. I am leaning very much towards the latter unfortunately.
Not impressed & not happy...
Same. The one I received was poorly made.
Nash titan t2 💪
Luke is the type of guy who sends you a vegan recipe.
Let themselves down with the inner dome. £120 notes for a cheap looking mesh. Wheres the camo print mesh ? That would have looked much better.
Bit like the dual layer.
Also would have liked to of seen vents in the dome and the ability to undo vents from inside.
Dual layer set the standard and avid have left out all the best bits that made that bivvy great.
Like the look of this and will most likely purchased but theyve missed a few details that could have made this a top top bivvy
It's a shame they didn't make it the same hight as the frontier XD , it my of been a option then .
Just realised the latest bivvy from Trakker has the same leg lok system! Mmm
Similar, not the same.
“Place” 😂
How many times were you paid to say "In place"?
I’ve got your jumper .
It looks better on me 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations! 💃
@@carpologytv
Thank you
No internal pockets or pouches?.. No rod straps on the cap?.. Price point might be slightly lower than similar bivvies. But they've cut corners to achieve that....Fox Frontier is a better option , imo. If you've got 500 quid or more to spend on a shelter..
It does have internal pockets. It does have rod straps on the cap. Not sure where you have your information from.
very similar to fox frontier XD, for that price its a good deal that avid bivvy
In the beginning it was al fun and pleasure . But what is the point to look at these clips ? Everything you guy´s film is the best . Next week is Soniks new bivvy the best .
Until new stuff comes out things are the best but companies improve on things.that’s how the world works
Good value compared to Fox Trakker and Nash. Spot on
I love avid bivvys, got a hq brolley and bivvy...what i dont like is they are right faff to put up
Where’s the en suite bathroom
Are we now living on the bank or fishing on it?
If bivvies get any bigger, the fisheries will start charging rent.
If it was so simple to set up in 2 minutes, why didn’t you show us setting it up?
I hope everyone who buys Avid products realises that after 12 months they don't want to know any problems, I've got a £500 HD brolly system and it's leaking around 4 spoke areas, it's only been used about 15 times 3 of in rain and this is my email reply off them.
Hi Darren,
After the 12 month warranty period, there is nothing we can do. Very sorry.
Kind Regards
Dave Lloyd
Until.the next one
Yep that’s how the world works.someone brings something out that is claimed the best on the market then companies see and try and improve on that to make theirs the best 🤷🏼♂️
Sadly mine split at the seams trying to put it up material was to tight…..has gone back now for refund shame really the idea is great but I suppose you get what you pay for…
basically a fox frontier but a better price.
The main block doesn't work
Fox Frontier XD is much better plus the head room is 165 cm in height
Hmmm. Another one with plastic pole joints.
Basically a Frontier then 🤷♂️
*Includes paid promotion?
Looks like Avid have pinched other company’s designs.It’s almost a fox frontier xd with a Jrc easy winder door.That said I do like the avid gear it’s decent for the money.
Avid is owned by fox 👌👍
Avid Frontier but Frontier is 165cm height
It's just too big, the footprints just over the top for most venues I fish.
I doubt groundsheets like you
That plastic joint is a weak point as well as the block
Good god have a look and make your own mind up, yes they get paid to do the vido, so what?? if it means you get to look at the tackle before you buy im in favour, get it or dont but give the bloke a brake 😂
I remember the days when you had to choose from a picture and hope for the best 😢
Yeah I’m with you on that ,if not interested then don’t look
So basically a copy of the Frontier
£500 though …..
So basically it’s a rebranded fox frontier 😂
Similar but no,
Think fox own avid?
The same company, Rather Outdoors, owns Fox, Fox Rage, Strike King, Salmo, Matrix, Preston, Avid, Korum, Lews, Quantum and Zebco.
@@chris_j2665 ah right thx, i wasnt sure tbh just remembered hearing it somewhere.
8 kilo minimum weight. Just silly. Tempest…
Is it a single-skin?... no thanks... 😕
Honestly wouldn't buy one of there divvys again especially after contacting there customer support.
Weak material poles bend and break in the slight wind and I will be uploading the videos very soon of how bad these things are.
I had to use my emergency birkley bivvy as the avid one collapsed on me because it couldn't handle a fart.
Birkley one is 25 years old the first bivvy I bought and didn't have my fox one with me.
Right from the day I bought it I had issues and parts being changed then the third time I use it this happens then basically told to fuck off by avid
Shame on you. I have spent thousands on ur junk but never again
Does look the bees nees,
That’s no good to me I don’t know any half men
You need a very loooong car for this bag.