BCB Fox jungle sleep system?

[FerlasDave]

Asked for that Fox lightweight tarp for christmas but has anyone used the complete system? And would it be worth getting?

http://www.heinnie.com/kux7gg775691...ox-Complete-3-in-1-System/p-484-506-572-3916/

 

[John Fenna]

It has what I think is the best mozzie net for a separating system that I have yet found.
The individual items are good but I found the hammock a little small for my somewhat excessive bulk.....

 

[Carbuncle]

It looks a touch extortionate (vs say, £30 tarp + £25 Hammock + £25 mozzie net) but there are some interesting features. The "Fabric loops underneath the Basha" is something I wish was standard fayre.

Maybe a good comporimise would be a the tarp with something like a DD frontline hammock, there you could use some shock cord to attach the net to the tarp. It would make for a damn quick setup, and save a few bob. Of couse, I'm assuming everyones as skint as me ;-)

 

[BOD]

I saw an earlier non camo version trialed in the jungle a few years ago by the designer and was impressed how secure it seemed when he was bouncing around inside.

Seems like a good rig. Regret that I did not take up the offer to try one and went back to the HH.

 

[FerlasDave]

Maybe a good comporimise would be a the tarp with something like a DD frontline hammock

This was my original plan but thought Id see what other people thought first. Ive been discussing it with Mike Dixon from Stoneage Bushcraft and he says it his favourite bit of kit and has sold over 200 of them! :O I do like the versatility of being able to seperate the mossie net too, Shame DD dont incorporate this.

 

[MartinK9]

This was my original plan but thought Id see what other people thought first. Ive been discussing it with Mike Dixon from Stoneage Bushcraft and he says it his favourite bit of kit and has sold over 200 of them! :O I do like the versatility of being able to seperate the mossie net too, Shame DD dont incorporate this.

Turn the DD over - that's what I do

 

[FerlasDave]

Turn the DD over - that's what I do

I was waiting for that. I think it could be cool having a detachable net on the DD though. dont you?

 

[MartinK9]

I was waiting for that. I think it could be cool having a detachable net on the DD though. dont you?

Personally, no, but each to their own, that's what I like about these Forums

I have modded mine so that I have a double zip on my Travel Hammock like the new Frontline Model and that opens up the sleeping area enough for me.

 

[FerlasDave]

And a terrific mod it is. I like to think DD stole the idea from you and owe you royalties more likely just coincidence though...

 

[chan junglist]

i used the fox 3 part system : hammock, net (with under hammock straps) and camouflage basha. bought in 2009 for about £115 from cadet direct. it arrived with a cut (sliced halfway through) cord (high grade webbing) on one end of the hammock but this was so far up the cord that it didn't actually bother me when wrapping around trees. i used this on a 4 month trip from Argentina to French Guiana by bicycle. when set up properly, the system works brilliantly in terms of keeping you dry and discreet (the first night used i had to really look for it after going for a wash). The whole system is light enough and fit in an old shoulder bag -12x10 inches.
On the downside, it takes a lot of getting used to to sleep in mummy position but that's the best way given the hammock size. also a thermarest or some such padding is essential (i didn't use a sleeping bag).
one or two mosquitoes will always find a way in to any system. as they do with this one, usually through the holes where the hammock goes through, however a little bit of 100%deet before you go to sleep rubbed on any vulnerable /exposed parts should keep you ok...