VLOG-10 Winter Diaries |Trakker TRUTH |Tempest 200 Bivvy

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This is a catch up of my winter diaries so far with a few trips in one...
Starting in November up until my latest trip on New Years Eve! A few fish were caught on this winter campaign, let's hope this is the start to a successful year!
I discuss the CONS I have found whilst using the Trakker Tempest 200.
No holes barred and my mind exactly!!
The total truth about what Trakker have messed up on this bivvy, IT IS A MUST WATCH...
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@carlharvey7328 3 года назад

Thanks for making the video! I’m planning a trip away with the mrs and I’m this was on the list to buy! However now it most definitely won’t be! Seems big which is great but after everything you’ve mentioned I am greatful I came here first 😅🙏🏼 it’s a shame it’s taken you to find these problems, I wish you good luck in the future and look forward to more vlogs as I’m now subbed 👌🏼🍻

@lizedbf7334 3 года назад

Thank you for this review..you have saved me from wasting my money

@spoonfed7724 2 года назад

Perfect size IMO is the trakker 150. They go up and take down rapid especially those times when your packing up or setting up in the pissing rain. Fits my wideboy bedchair and my chair if it needs be and with loads of room for your bags and Bivvy table. Every time I walk past a trakker 100 my back starts aching 😂

@craigcameron3607 3 года назад

Sounds like a tempest brolly or bivvy would do you better if your looking to save time on set up as that bivvy is designed for longer sessions and more than one person. Ive got the 150 with capsule and skull wrap I use for longer sessions and love it. Hope you get it sorted..best of luck

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Unfortunately I do not fish alone so require a bivvy of this size otherwise I'd be under my brolly system. Thanks for the heads up though, much appreciated. Fingers crossed I get it fixed.

@mick4620 3 года назад

Thanks mate, just saved me a fortune as I was just about to press buy online!

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hi mate, glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

@gf845 Год назад

They are a good bivvy you just can’t be hamfisted with them. I’ve had tempests since they have been out and never had a problem. Browns angling are doing the 200 for just £400 at the moment. Grab them whilst you can.

@dennisl.6624 2 года назад

It does appear that some quality issues were addressed in the newer Aquatexx EV version.

@alex1581kwaka 10 месяцев назад

Hoping so just bought 150

@dennisl.6624 10 месяцев назад

@@alex1581kwaka Have had mine for 2 years now. Zero issues.

@1986sjeele Год назад

Thnx for the review saved me a lot of money

@stephenleith6270 3 года назад

Great honest review. Thank you, will be looking at the Fox range.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it, I'll be looking at Fox to replace this heap :)

@roccomoss35 2 года назад

Just bought one , not used yet just put up in garden . It’s huge . Time will tell but apart from pulling the pole down ( I’m 5’10” ) could use being 3 inches taller . Apart from that it’s fantastic

@i1977john1 2 года назад

Great vid Simon . Just saved me a fortune as I was just about to get this . Really appreciate your honest review. Should I go for Fox Frontier XD ? Any thoughts?

@addictedtoangling 3 года назад

Ive got a tempest v2 brolly still going strong and i have a tempest v2 xl bivy system for longer sessions both are mega used never had a problem i dont know how u could bend that tension bar and say u are not heavy handed i have skull caps for both of mine and no probs

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

I get what you're saying mate and I honestly don't know. I have a Trakker bivvy which has lasted years and never had a problem. I personally feel the bivvy is to big and heavy for the system used. Maybe the poles require strengthening.

@barrychamberlain6108 2 года назад

@@SimonsCarpFishing i think you hit the nail on the head there,its too big for that type of system and it doesnt help as you are like me 5ft nothing .this 2 man was on my list to buy.not anymore,thanks for honest review matey

@Djtimms 3 года назад

Hi mate, you can leave inner capsule In.. you have to unclipped inner from ground level and also remove door section. Which u know already. Then u can leave it in and fold it up with bivvy.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, I can't say I have had the same luck. I tried packing it away before and the lugs come undone, meaning I ended having to take the whole thing out anyway. If you know something I don't I'd be interested to know. Thanks :)

@Djtimms 3 года назад

@@SimonsCarpFishing I contacted trakker before purchasing the inner. And that's what trakker actually replied saying. Unhook all ground level toggles plus any around the door area. Un zip door like normal and fold away. When weather improves I get mine up and give it ago,.Will let u know the results. Great videos BTW. Being 6ft 4 I find getting the bivvy up very easy when fanning it out. I watched ur vid before I attempted putting mine up. More reviews on products ur using would be good to see. We all like to see things in action

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

@@Djtimms Thanks for letting me know mate, I will definitely try this next time I am on the bank with it. I'll let you know how I get on if you haven't tried all ready.

@Djtimms 3 года назад

@@SimonsCarpFishing yes let me know how you get on

@Djtimms 3 года назад

OK I've tried it today. And inner capsule will fold away with bivvy if u use the steps I said b4 of uncoupling ground ones and door area.

@MrKinglory Год назад

Stormpoles can't be changed because the threads don't fit standard poles. Screws take less than two turns to be lost.

@brianhooper2556 Год назад

How did you get on fixing it? Was the process simple? I notice the replacement poles are £9.99.

@carpfishingbaitcfb7677 7 месяцев назад

I keep my inner capsule in mine at all times not a problem mate not had one problem with mine as of yet fingers crossed lol

@niallcleary7324 Год назад

Saved me buying too. Any alternatives you would recommend? Looking at the Nash T3 or the Fox XD.

@ronanfinn856 2 года назад

Great review. Very helpful. Since initial purchase how often are you on the bank with the bivvy? Are using it once a week for a whole year basically?

@Jay-qe3jz 3 года назад

Hi mate yh thats shockingly shite. I am a long term tempest user with a few models and not experienced these my self other than screws coming lose. Gussing it's pot luck on quality control as I do know others who had problems.. I found my self since using the smaller versions they have been better.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, glad you have seen both sides of this story. Part of me does wonder if they got a little excited and pushed the boundaries on this one and the framework just isn't up to it. There is enough for sale which tells it's own story...

@simonmarsh5007 10 месяцев назад

Fair play mate ,say it how it is ,like you say for the money it should be well made and last 👍

@zsolthamza3668 Год назад

Thank you for the review of the bivvy, I was planning to get one of these, but after your video I won’t.

@neilwyatt4591 3 года назад

Exactly pal. I had a Trakker SLX V3 and it fell to bits in 6 months. I complained to Cipher who just dismissed my complaint. Shocking customer service and overpriced bivvys.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

So frustrating when you pay all that money in confidence to just be passed off as unimportant. We work hard for our money so don't expect to be giving it away for rubbish equipment. Hopefully you get it sorted mate.

@deancornock5543 Год назад

Ty buddy was looking into getting one this has put me right off

@carpandseafishingadventure7579 3 года назад

Great review I was thinking of getting a prologic inspire 2 man bivvy with overwrap and zip in ground sheet or a fox ecos 2 Man bivvy with overwrap what are your opinions on these 2 bivvys or if any other gentman on here have one or the other could you let me know the good points or bad points and if they are worth the money many thanks 👍👍👍

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello Mate, Tbh I wouldn't like to make comment having never owned one personally or know anyone that owns one. Sorry I can't be of much help.

@jimmymature1976 3 года назад

Good honest review, took a little while to get started.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and for the feedback :)

@bengibson4533 3 года назад

Solid review mate

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Cheers mate

@andybowes8409 3 года назад

Thanks for the review of the bivi will let you know how I get on with mine . Have you tried cottington lakes down at deal in Kent

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Keep me updated as it would be interesting to see if I am the only having these problems. Unfortunately haven't got round to trying Cottington lakes, but is certainly on my radar for this year. You had much luck there?

@andybowes8409 3 года назад

@@SimonsCarpFishing yes had a few 25lb out of alder lake not fished the specimen lakes yet but this year

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

@@andybowes8409 Keep me posted on how you get on and I'll be sure to pay them a visit this year, cheers.

@Bunny3261vr Год назад

What bivvy did you go for in the end mate

@jamesdunsmore6525 2 года назад

Just looked at the tempest 200 was going to replace my armo mk2 2 man thats 14 years old and still strong ,al look for another sod this tempest .

@sebpereda8178 3 года назад

Very Interesting Review, I was looking at buying the Tempest 100T Bivvy, with full Skull Cap .... As you said £750 for the Bivvy and nearly 200 for the Skull Cap, TBH if that's what the build quality is like, then I think i will pass on it.....As you said paying all this money for a bivvy you expect it too last..... Had my Aqua Mozzy M3 for 10 years, still going strong.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, yes unfortunately it certainly leaves a bitter taste in your mouth when you part with that amount of cash, for the quality to be compromised. Such a shame as my previous Trakker bivvy lasted for ages.

@sebpereda8178 3 года назад

@@SimonsCarpFishing Probably going to get the Fox Frontier X when the shops have some stock,,, It looks pretty well built. and cheaper.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

@@sebpereda8178 I'd say that could be a firm choice and one I am waiting to see the real reviews on. Keep me posted if you get one.

@joshturner4602 2 года назад

Had both. The tempest 100t is a bivvy 10x better than the 200. The 200 is to big to have the block mechanism on there’s to much tension when opening it up on the 200. Save your money and buy the ridge monkey

@leemadden3able Год назад

⁠⁠@@sebpereda8178my mate has the fox frontier x and has had problems with it poles bent ect

@southwestlondoncarp4313 3 года назад

I got pals with these tempest bivvys all had problems I don’t think you can beat a pram hood bivvy with a overwrap I bought one 4 years ago from a uk company called quest mk2 2 man going strong only 300 quid with the winter wrap I got trakker Armos and cyprinus k2 the quality of the cheaper ones are pukka now days bro 💯

@mark13724278 2 года назад

I was going to get one but won’t now … maybe go for the fox frontier instead

@generalmanager384 3 года назад

Hmmmm..... iv bought one for the height, .... due to having a bad back. I did want an alternative but for the size, height and budget, not much of an alternative.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, I totally understand your predicament as I was in exactly the same position, hence me buying this bivvy. Part of me wishes I had put more money in and got the Ridgemonkey. Apart from the haters I am yet to see any real bad press on them. Thanks for watching.

@jonnywayner 3 года назад

Oh dear I got 1 last year for me n wife the full shabang not even used it yet ffs

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, sorry if I have made question your purchase. My intentions was to share my experience and raise awareness, hopefully yours will be ok. Thanks for watching.

@UbiquitousRomp 3 месяца назад

It's been 3 years.... any chance of an update on how it held up

@nowyour19parker65 3 года назад

Thanks I was just going to buy one

@steven0882 3 года назад

Same here. I'm now looking at fox retreat plus. 2 man

@jasonodoherty6452 Год назад

Why spend 800 quid good video.

@joshturner4602 2 года назад

Knew it was gonna be a bag of shite when they didn’t invest in the proper material on it, fox frontier xd is levels above

@martinberry9616 2 года назад

Titan t2

@grahamgallimore5324 6 месяцев назад

Get a nash t2. Trakker is over priced junk.

@markbarron7935 9 месяцев назад

To put into context. you can buy a working and reasonable car for the price of the bivvy. Then consider all the moving parts and effort building a car, clearly shows the fishing manufactures are blatantly ripping us off for a sub std service.

@bankbuddiescarpfishing1056 3 года назад

well many thanks for this honest review, sorry you have had problems with it but many thanks for sharing them as you will save a lot of people money like you have me. I am sure you will be able to get a new pole and sell it on and get some of the cost back. Im going to look at the titan T2 as i know the inner capsule never needs to come out on the T1 and even comes fitted from new as my friend as the T1, so hoping its the same story with the T2 and maybe even the T3. many thanks again as most people dont share these honest type of reviews. cheers and stay safe.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

No problem at all, that is the whole point of these Vlogs. I am not here to stitch people up or tell lies about how great things are... Some people may not have problems at all but I can only share my experience with the bivvy and that is what I have done. Fingers crossed your T2 works out a little better for yourself.

@mickeylilly8767 3 года назад

Hello si it’s Mickey from hunters bridge car park in Welwyn Garden City. Your brother put me onto your channel mate and I’m impressed. Keep ‘em coming mate.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello Mickey, long time mate, hope you're keeping well. Nice one though, I assume you're still out doing a bit.

@spudsc9886 6 месяцев назад

Trakker need to replace this fast I'm still using the pram hood bivvy from prologic, the avenger, two seasons in and no problems. Think it may be a size issue, the 200 trakker on the same strength frame as the smaller version tempest.

@UbiquitousRomp 3 месяца назад

This vid is 3 years old, So the new RS200 came out in Feb.

@willeymunda 3 года назад

Im looking for a 2 man bivvy, i see you mentioned you would look at Fox next, do you not fancy the Nash Titan T2? or have you got bad things about that too

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, I have heard the poles are a little snappy on the Titan too and that the bags are very tight to put them away as they are a sock type bag. But I cannot pass an honest comment as I do not own one myself and am only speaking on what I have heard. Hope this helps.

@ericsweeney2958 3 года назад

I have a fox continentaleuro dome ,had it 4 years now still top with innner dome in it all the time and just as quick to put up as the tempest cant complain at all,good look in your search for a new bivvy.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Cheers for the comment mate, I will be sure to have a look and check this bivvy out as I can guarantee, this will need replacing very soon. Appears Fox make the best bivvys.

@alandraycott 2 года назад

Don’t know where you got the price from. I bought one over a year ago and paid 800 for everything not just the bivvy. To bend the pole you must have been heavy handed with it. Everything else though I completely agree with you. We just replaced ours yesterday with the frontier xd

@ronanfinn856 2 года назад

Hi Alan, Can you fit in two bed chairs in your new XD?

@alandraycott 2 года назад

@@ronanfinn856 don’t know yet mate I’ve not used it. I’ll let you know after the weekend

@alandraycott 2 года назад

@@ronanfinn856 just done the weekend in the frontier xd, you would struggle to get two normal size beds in it. It’s an absolutely cracking bivvy though, everything about it just screams quality

@ronanfinn856 2 года назад

Thanks Alan. I’ve committed to buying one. Not sure I’ll get inner dome but definitely buying vapour peak. U any thoughts on this? I predominantly only fish March to October, wouldn’t be out in winter. My thoughts were inner dome may not be necessary

@onemorecast6001 3 года назад

Sounds terrible. What a rip off. It should be bomb proof for that money.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Totally mate, they only get you the once though, so only fooling themselves...

@TheStutteringCarper 2 года назад

Get a avid hq duel layer bivvy mate you won’t regret it, they are cracking bivvys 👍🏻🎣

@gf845 10 месяцев назад

Well if you’ve bent the top pole then of course the front poles won’t hold up well. They have more weight on them than they are designed to have. Just replace the pole in the top. It’s only £20

@010JRock010 11 месяцев назад

£400 now at tackle tavern, worth it?

@robertwhite-overton-es4kj 9 месяцев назад

Wait till the seems start to go

@mark13724278 2 года назад

Top review mate

@abbietaylor6967 3 года назад

Hi my dad is after a 1 man Bivvy wot would u recommend please

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hi, depends on your budget really but you could possibly look at the new Cyprinus as I have heard good things about them or personally I'd say look at Fox and see what suits his style of fishing. Thanks for watching.

@Djtimms 3 года назад

I been waiting to get mine out before passing comment. I've used mine on a couple of sessions now. No issues to report at all..I've been keeping the inner capsule connected when packing away also and I'm having no issues. Bivvy is massive, absolutely huge. It's a 3 man. So if your using it for yourself it's amazing lol. Putting it up and down no issues and it looks spectacular!!!, the windows at back are great for air flow. And I've had no pole cables snap etc. Look after it and this bivvy will definitely look after you!! Worth every penny

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, I totally agree, how could you pass judgement until used. If I am completely honest I'm very pleased that you haven't had any problems yet because I certainly wouldn't wish that on anyone and maybe I got a dodgy one. All I will say is that mine has done quite a few nights on the bank now and has 2 elastics snapped and one more on its way. Fingers crossed yours lasts a few years and you're happy with it.

@Djtimms 3 года назад

@@goodcat1982 absolutely not. I'm a hgv driver..but I'm very happy with my purchase. I'd slate it if it wasn't any good. I've used it probably on 5 more 48hr sessions since this post and it's still absolutely fine

@davidclayton681 3 года назад

Tempest owner myself, spent £700 pounds on bivy and winter wrap, poor storm poles, had two leaks on taped seams. Think you said it all with spend 2-3 hundred pounds on a cheaper bivy, then move on to the next one.

@SimonsCarpFishing 3 года назад

Hello mate, yea I honestly stand by that statement as well! Sometimes I feel you're paying for the same thing they're just doubling the price for said label on the front. Cheers for watching