I’ve been awaiting this review for a long time and I finally decided to buy the bivvy, with black friday sales i Managed to get the full system for just under £300 ! Can’t wait.
a very good review Joe 👍, it's good to see all them top features built in and I bet as usual you can feel the quality of it being solar, its not expensive on par with other brands, Solar is a renowned company of making gear that lasts and always does exactly as it says on the tin, ATB tight lines and wet nets
I own the spider compact now for a year. Bought the complete set as showmodel for €250,- (mozzy, infill and groundsheet). Love it! Quick and easy set up. Only ... A lot of pegging points and the solartex stays a lot longer wet than the Tempest 100t that a friend of mine has. Currently doubting to buy overwrap.
I've had this bivvy for over a now, it's the best bivvy I've ever had, simple to put up, 30's is standard to put it up once you get used to it, I use a Nash ss3 sleep system but that don't touch the sides and I never use the storm poles there not needed.
I've had a Titan Hide Camo Pro with front infill panel, mozzy front and groundsheet for 18 months and apart from the height it's a great piece of kit. This is basically Solar's copy of that but with a higher peak and some really well thought out and useful improvements! The infill panel is better as it has a mesh door whereas the Titan Hide infill is solid, the mozzy mesh front is better as it has the magnetic door opening and the groundsheet is better quality and can be be zipped in. The adjustable pegging points would be very useful at my lake as the swims aren't all level due to tree roots etc. Put the Nash Camo on it and I'd definitely buy one!!
I only do short day sessions. I don't even own a bedchair. Plenty spacious with a chair, the normal way to fish. By the way, the spreader block is NOT stainless. It's stainless "effect".
Does the solar sp c Tech bedchair wide fit in the solar compact SPIDER without touching the skin? And how much space is in front of the bechair? I think its probably to small for the own solar chair! Isnt it? Is there anybody who tested it with the solar sp c Tech bedchair wide?
There are some great features on the bivvy, however, If you are going to spend that much money on a bivvy, you simply buy a Trakker Tempest EV. Far better in quality material, (the best you can get) it comes with all the front panel and ground sheet, so you could probably get a 100EV for around the same price. The advantage this has is the head height but, that is lost in the foot print. No I don't work for Trakker or any other manufacturer, Ive just had a few bivvys over the years and whats always failed me is the material. A golden rule to keep you protected is to get the best waterproofing material. I recently bought a Nash Camo Hide, for single night sessions. Brilliantly fast to erect and great for one nighters but, I used it 3 times and got caught in heavy rain... They fail, and are just rubbish!! I sold it. This looks exactly the same material TBH. I bought the Trakker as I had had the older models Armo's, which were brilliant and water tight. The Tempest goes up in around 30-40 seconds (which was why I wanted a new bivvy in the first place) and is rock solid and water tight.... I do not think I will ever have to buy another bivvy again. Its healthy that there is good alternatives on the market, I just find it a bit annoying that they compensate on the fundamental purpose of a bivvy, which is to protect you in extreme weather. Using lightweight material kind of kills the purpose.... Great bivvy but, not at that price.
So refreshing to hear a positive for todays Trekker Bivvys, as they tent to get slated on ever video as yet another over prices diluted brand, trading on the reputation of yesteryear, with awful customer service, who don't even honour warranty weeks after purchase.
I've had a few different solar buzz bar systems and they both fell apart after a few trips.. I'm in the market for a new bivvy but I'll give this one a miss
Like the look of this especially the height so just got one! Can anyone tell me if the front infill section can be left on when packing away or does it have to be removed every time? Cheers great vid!
I've just asked to same question on an instagram page and yes it can be packed away with the groundsheet and front attached big thumbs up from me I'll be ordering one in the next few weeks 👍
@@daveclark2643 let me know how you get on with it bud I'm defo getting one to replace my battered old hide that's given mr back ache trying to get in and out of the door 😂😂
@@gavinlaxton7820 will do but as an oap (old angling person) i will be waiting till it warms up a bit before using it on the bank lol ! I have unpacked it and what i have seen is impressive feels/looks good quality, not sure yet if by leaving the infill section on whether it going to fit in the bag!
I'm fed up with manufacturers splitting the goods up, this is a relatively new carp tax It wasn't long since that you bought the full set up as standard
Better bivvys for less money out there. Totally takes the piss with this pay for the addons seperate. As if they dont make enough profit on a complete bivvy, without it being a part build up airfix kit 😢 Very disappointed with this new style of sales crap. Saying that…. Solar were the company that brought out the worst alarms ever made and charged more than what a Delkim was. Same shit different product Think solar need to take a walk down the moral valley
The bivvy is also available as a complete bundle (bivvy,groundsheet and infil) for 399.99 for camo and 379.99 for green. So for £50 extra on the normal bivvy price, you get the full system. Its priced individually also as many don't use a front or a groundsheet.
@@kieronjolly9856 well i brought an Aqua pioneer in an Angling Direct sale for £360 Not only was that cheaper, but the Bivvy is far far far superior. There you go…. Thats one for you
@@kieronjolly9856 ive had a solar worldwide pod that rusted ?? (Great stainless steel 😳) and the solar v10 alarms were the worst alarms ive ever owned. Solar will never impress and will always make average equipment when it comes to value for money
Have had one for just under 5 months and the stitching in numerous places have come away not even 5months my advanta bivy lasted longer than that really shoddy quality
it's a shame the tempest has such thin material or that would be a decent buy..the condensation is terrible with that thin material and it let's far too much light in as well..
Fox frontier / nash titan t1 or t2 / trakker ev 100/150/200 i still belive there the top of the tree very good explanation on the bivvy though realy intresting but people need to stop calling these reveiws you shownthe product explain the product not reveiw it
It took you a whole 2 minutes to work that out. Most realise that before even clicking the link, but still click anyway ... as they want to see the Bivvy. So watching a few vids is the best option, with out seeing one in reel life.
....you know and I know that Nobby here stood on his phone while trying to set it up in less than 30 seconds.....and he didn't peg down the overwrap....I swear by Nash..... ive been using their kit for a very long time now....never any complaints.
That’s the kind of opinion that fisherman LOVE to share… however Solar stuff is really shit and their customer service is a load of shite too. I couldn’t go near Solar stuff and agree with you 100%
it's such a shame it's not a tiny bit bigger, it's far too stressful having the bedchair squashed against the sides, the sleeping bag/pillow might get wet as well. ☹️☹️
how come we never see the packing away of bivvies...the hardest part
Same reason you don’t see vids on free lining and blanks. Not good watching and doesn’t help to sell stuff
In the rain
Crackin bit of kit, like the zipped in groundsheet, good solar quality as expected, really like mine
I’ve been awaiting this review for a long time and I finally decided to buy the bivvy, with black friday sales i Managed to get the full system for just under £300 ! Can’t wait.
Been saying for ages that companies should make mozzy meshes with the magnetic opening rather than zips.bout time they started doing it.
Magnetic always are at their strongest to begin with. In a couple of years no so good maybe?
I agree 👍💯👍
As long as they still have a little strength I’m not bothered lol.aqua do them so they can’t be that bad
As long as they still have a little strength I’m not bothered lol.aqua do them so they can’t be that bad
As long as they still have a little strength I’m not bothered lol.aqua do them so they can’t be that bad
a very good review Joe 👍, it's good to see all them top features built in and I bet as usual you can feel the quality of it being solar, its not expensive on par with other brands, Solar is a renowned company of making gear that lasts and always does exactly as it says on the tin, ATB
tight lines and wet nets
I own the spider compact now for a year. Bought the complete set as showmodel for €250,- (mozzy, infill and groundsheet).
Love it! Quick and easy set up.
Only ... A lot of pegging points and the solartex stays a lot longer wet than the Tempest 100t that a friend of mine has.
Currently doubting to buy overwrap.
I've had this bivvy for over a now, it's the best bivvy I've ever had, simple to put up, 30's is standard to put it up once you get used to it, I use a Nash ss3 sleep system but that don't touch the sides and I never use the storm poles there not needed.
Hi quick question just bought 1 of these with just infill panel can this be left on when packed away? Cheers
Could you send me a link to your bedchair mate ibe just brought the bivy
Great storage size when not in use. The back vent has options as well. Expensive but well worth it.
I've had a Titan Hide Camo Pro with front infill panel, mozzy front and groundsheet for 18 months and apart from the height it's a great piece of kit.
This is basically Solar's copy of that but with a higher peak and some really well thought out and useful improvements!
The infill panel is better as it has a mesh door whereas the Titan Hide infill is solid, the mozzy mesh front is better as it has the magnetic door opening and the groundsheet is better quality and can be be zipped in.
The adjustable pegging points would be very useful at my lake as the swims aren't all level due to tree roots etc.
Put the Nash Camo on it and I'd definitely buy one!!
I like the pack down size. This camlock- system on my Sonik AXS bivvy would be great. Thanks, good review.
I have this Bivvy but not the camo one. It looks so clean on the bank as well 🙌 top bit of kit
nice But like all of solar' s gear u need v/deep pockets
Not to bad at £400 RRP
@@matthewcadle7200 ah I see.
Solar do a full camo bundle (bivvy, groundsheet and infill) at £399.99 or £379.99 for the green version.
I only do short day sessions. I don't even own a bedchair. Plenty spacious with a chair, the normal way to fish. By the way, the spreader block is NOT stainless. It's stainless "effect".
Very good bivvy - nice and clever technik from Solar Tackle - great review - thx 4 the Video 🥳
I got that same one not enough room for a bed and chair together
What is the pack down size? The zipper on my bag broke and I’m looking at buying a new bag.
Does the solar sp c Tech bedchair wide fit in the solar compact SPIDER without touching the skin? And how much space is in front of the bechair? I think its probably to small for the own solar chair! Isnt it? Is there anybody who tested it with the solar sp c Tech bedchair wide?
Love that mozzy door great idea tbh
Brilliant work best reviews any where on the net
Well described and demonstrated, also like the product ATD features. 👍
Can you tell me if a Nash indulgence ss4 wide boy will fit in without touching the side as they tapper in
Looks a really nice bit of kit love the mesh infill and over wrap
There are some great features on the bivvy, however, If you are going to spend that much money on a bivvy, you simply buy a Trakker Tempest EV. Far better in quality material, (the best you can get) it comes with all the front panel and ground sheet, so you could probably get a 100EV for around the same price. The advantage this has is the head height but, that is lost in the foot print. No I don't work for Trakker or any other manufacturer, Ive just had a few bivvys over the years and whats always failed me is the material. A golden rule to keep you protected is to get the best waterproofing material. I recently bought a Nash Camo Hide, for single night sessions. Brilliantly fast to erect and great for one nighters but, I used it 3 times and got caught in heavy rain... They fail, and are just rubbish!! I sold it. This looks exactly the same material TBH. I bought the Trakker as I had had the older models Armo's, which were brilliant and water tight. The Tempest goes up in around 30-40 seconds (which was why I wanted a new bivvy in the first place) and is rock solid and water tight.... I do not think I will ever have to buy another bivvy again.
Its healthy that there is good alternatives on the market, I just find it a bit annoying that they compensate on the fundamental purpose of a bivvy, which is to protect you in extreme weather. Using lightweight material kind of kills the purpose....
Great bivvy but, not at that price.
So refreshing to hear a positive for todays Trekker Bivvys, as they tent to get slated on ever video as yet another over prices diluted brand, trading on the reputation of yesteryear, with awful customer service, who don't even honour warranty weeks after purchase.
I need one of theses
I reckon its gotta be MK11 Tempest for me every time
Just got myself the full system and overwrap
Was bad spend as just under 5month later stitching is coming apart everywhere
What bag is that you are using for your 9ft scopes mate looks perfect for big pit reels
Can someone tell me about the HH of that solar tex material???
Solar rate the material at 15000 HH
No needs to rush , cuz the fish is on the party
this may have to be my bivvie of choice when I start night fishing ...
Sounded so good….. why is everything so expensive !! Anyone know a decent bivvy for the less well off fisherman?
Try Argos 😂
Avid brolly is decent, or the 1man dual layer.
Solar tax, 100T or Nash T1
1:29 case closed. nobody would ever put the manual back in after opening it for the first time lol what kind of statement was thatXD
Will you be swapping your Sonik Axs for this Joe? Looks decent 👌
So what is the real time of fully erecting this biv from start to fin with all parts in their correct place ? Not far of a any other biv I'd say ...
That block is not stainless steel it’s aliminium with a stainless look finish ,
Good video again, what bivvy would you recommend it u had to choose one, and not one that's the same price of a house lol
What is the HH?
10,000HH. It doesn’t seem to say it anywhere online so I contacted Solar direct.
I’ve had my green one for a while now and can’t fault it.
Better make a video packing it down again.
Did you also know the guy ropes are light reflective too
I've had a few different solar buzz bar systems and they both fell apart after a few trips.. I'm in the market for a new bivvy but I'll give this one a miss
Don’t know what solar your going on about. I’ve got a my banksticks over 10 years not even a mark on them
@@HelloCarpexactly my solar banksticks and buzzer bars are 34 years old and still going strong
Mozzie mesh is the nuts, closing back up behind you ! 🎣💦💦💦
Like the look of this especially the height so just got one! Can anyone tell me if the front infill section can be left on when packing away or does it have to be removed every time? Cheers great vid!
I've just asked to same question on an instagram page and yes it can be packed away with the groundsheet and front attached big thumbs up from me I'll be ordering one in the next few weeks 👍
@@gavinlaxton7820 mine came today not put it up yet but carnt wait to give it a try!
@@daveclark2643 let me know how you get on with it bud I'm defo getting one to replace my battered old hide that's given mr back ache trying to get in and out of the door 😂😂
@@gavinlaxton7820 will do but as an oap (old angling person) i will be waiting till it warms up a bit before using it on the bank lol ! I have unpacked it and what i have seen is impressive feels/looks good quality, not sure yet if by leaving the infill section on whether it going to fit in the bag!
@@daveclark2643 sound mate . Happy days
Its a bloody tent
Zip in ground sheep massive edge
The Title should change to This bivvy is incredibly expensive it’s Solar lol.
I'm fed up with manufacturers splitting the goods up, this is a relatively new carp tax
It wasn't long since that you bought the full set up as standard
Better bivvys for less money out there.
Totally takes the piss with this pay for the addons seperate.
As if they dont make enough profit on a complete bivvy, without it being a part build up airfix kit 😢
Very disappointed with this new style of sales crap.
Saying that…. Solar were the company that brought out the worst alarms ever made and charged more than what a Delkim was.
Same shit different product
Think solar need to take a walk down the moral valley
The bivvy is also available as a complete bundle (bivvy,groundsheet and infil) for 399.99 for camo and 379.99 for green. So for £50 extra on the normal bivvy price, you get the full system. Its priced individually also as many don't use a front or a groundsheet.
I've owned a fair few bivvies....I'll wait for you to name me a better one ?
@@kieronjolly9856 well i brought an Aqua pioneer in an Angling Direct sale for £360
Not only was that cheaper, but the Bivvy is far far far superior.
There you go…. Thats one for you
@@kieronjolly9856 ive had a solar worldwide pod that rusted ?? (Great stainless steel 😳) and the solar v10 alarms were the worst alarms ive ever owned.
Solar will never impress and will always make average equipment when it comes to value for money
@@thecowboycarper you have an umbrella ☂️ that requires sticks and a clip to put up.
I had the M3 decent bivvy to be fair until it turned orange 🍊
Have had one for just under 5 months and the stitching in numerous places have come away not even 5months my advanta bivy lasted longer than that really shoddy quality
When I get the cash im getting the tempest 100t solar are to expensive and the tempest look better stay safe everyone tight lines.
it's a shame the tempest has such thin material or that would be a decent buy..the condensation is terrible with that thin material and it let's far too much light in as well..
Cuts and edits. We want a master shot of the whole deal. No cut aways pls.
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Flat ground bivvy and not at all good trying to put it up in strong wind. Once sorted it’s a great bivvy!
i had one of these i found you couldn’t sit up straight with my bed right to the back of the bivvy
Fox frontier / nash titan t1 or t2 / trakker ev 100/150/200 i still belive there the top of the tree very good explanation on the bivvy though realy intresting but people need to stop calling these reveiws you shownthe product explain the product not reveiw it
Cool to see another aliexpress tempest tbh😅
10/10 bellend comment
The tempest wasn’t the first bivvy of its type😂 that was the nash Titan
After owning the tempest and Nash t1 .......this wins hands down buddy
Watched 2 mins, and all i needed to know is you're just a salesman. 🔔 end
It took you a whole 2 minutes to work that out. Most realise that before even clicking the link, but still click anyway ... as they want to see the Bivvy. So watching a few vids is the best option, with out seeing one in reel life.
i would say with a bivvy the ground sheet and front door should come as standard not as an extra
The new solar uni spider is better
It's larger, but not better for those who want to travel light and want basic cover and have larger bivvys already
@@UbiquitousRomp I have the solar uni spider compact as well full set up
Another copy of the nash hide 🤣
Too heavy and too much money....Nash win again.
....you know and I know that Nobby here stood on his phone while trying to set it up in less than 30 seconds.....and he didn't peg down the overwrap....I swear by Nash..... ive been using their kit for a very long time now....never any complaints.
at 145cm its still not tall enough.
Only a fool buys overpriced solar products.
Just my opinion but no Solar gear is worth the money they charge.
That’s the kind of opinion that fisherman LOVE to share… however Solar stuff is really shit and their customer service is a load of shite too. I couldn’t go near Solar stuff and agree with you 100%
Quite there's carp tax on and then the highest tax level, "Solar tax" for the wealthy!!
@@UygkuyfkutfkytfkutfvI’ve had solar stainless for ages, quality is too notch, but you definately pay for it
What is the HH?
@@benscarping2941 I had two buzz bars the thread fell out of the first on sesh two and the whole bar detached from the centre on about sesh seven.
it's such a shame it's not a tiny bit bigger, it's far too stressful having the bedchair squashed against the sides, the sleeping bag/pillow might get wet as well. ☹️☹️