'Meal Deal' - Bivvy Bags etc.
- Thread starter littlebiglane
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shame they didnt offer it in urban camouflage
Got mine a few hours ago, put it up in friends garden, and the overhelming first impression is the sheer quality of both materials and construction. This thing should have been much much more expensive than it was. Arktis kit is like gucci for soldiers, and it shows. I cant compare a hooped bivvy to anything i know much of, but the arktis plce pocket (part of the deal) is a prime example. gone are those awful zips, replaced by a drawcord and flap and fastex clip. and straightaway, its just a far better design. added to that, its got compression straps, D rings, loads of attachment points, shoulder straps, and something with a length of para cord on the top, that i havent worked out the function of yet.
The jacket (arkis too) is fine quality, and packs into a ridiculously small bag. tho I best not say much with scanker around cos i think i beat him to the XLs
Also there was a used 58 pat poncho thrown in, and in excellent condition too.If i had to pick fault with anything, i would have liked maybe a double zip entry, that i could keep up top. the bag has a single zip so has to be closed at bottom, also the fly screen inner door gets a tad confusing, but i suffer a degree of brainfog and it wouldnt take 5 minutes to colour code the zips.
So, im absolutely thrilled, got a bargain and then some, so thanks to endicotts for a fabulous deal and excellent service, and thanks to littlebiglane for the heads up
Paul
I heard! The double zip thing was something I instantly noticed too. I wonder why that was left off? Can't have been a great expense - there must have been a reason. I'll explore it better at the weekend, but I think one zip went L to R, the other R to L. The storm flap over the zip looks great.
I only had a quick look, I'll probably use it properly at the weekend. I didn't see any en-suite when I had my quick look, but I'm sure it's there somewhere!
Couldn't agree more!
Received my package today, but no one was in. When my son came home from college he was about to throw the leaflet, left by Parcel Force, in the bin thinking it was a local Pizza delivery leaflet!!
Mine arrived today. What a great piece of Kit and the price is sensational!!!!
Thanks to Endicotts for this great bargain.
Thanks to Endicotts for this great bargain.
Not very impressed with the bivi bag. I took it with me this weekend. Not something I plan to use all the time - just when travelling light - but decided to test how it was anyway. Pitched it up, decided to shift to a different spot and one of the webbing loops in the corner pulled clean out from the bag. Further annoyed at having to make an emergency repair and sew through the waterproof tape seal to reattach it. 
That aside, although there was no rain, the air was damp with a heavy dew in the morning and the inside of the bag was wet with condensation.
That aside, although there was no rain, the air was damp with a heavy dew in the morning and the inside of the bag was wet with condensation.
lol, thats not good. . . ah well, ya win some, ya lose some
I havent used mine beyond putting up a couple of times, and i was already annoyed enough at that stupid zip arrangement. You buy a ten pound tesco value tent and more thought seems to have gone into the zip and mozzi net. (or could that explain why they were so cheap) Now seems theyre not particularly breathable, and fall apart too.
look on the bright side, at least you didnt suffocate
I havent used mine beyond putting up a couple of times, and i was already annoyed enough at that stupid zip arrangement. You buy a ten pound tesco value tent and more thought seems to have gone into the zip and mozzi net. (or could that explain why they were so cheap) Now seems theyre not particularly breathable, and fall apart too.
look on the bright side, at least you didnt suffocate
Oh yeah, forgot that bit. Whether it's fastened or not, the mozzie net hangs in your face and annoys you - there's no way to hold it out of the way.
Wonder if the mozzi net could be binned, and the zip cut off and added to the main zip to make a 2way zip?? and maybe a vent added to the vertical wall at your feet. Not exactly the sort of surgery your itching to do on something brandnew tho is it?
Not very impressed with the bivi bag. I took it with me this weekend. Not something I plan to use all the time - just when travelling light - but decided to test how it was anyway. Pitched it up, decided to shift to a different spot and one of the webbing loops in the corner pulled clean out from the bag. Further annoyed at having to make an emergency repair and sew through the waterproof tape seal to reattach it.
That aside, although there was no rain, the air was damp with a heavy dew in the morning and the inside of the bag was wet with condensation.
Having dealt with Kev quite a bit over the years, I know from experience how good Endicotts service is.
On the RARE occasion where an item has been faulty, Kev has always sorted it out ASAP.
Why don't you give him a ring and have a chat about the problem.
As for zips and mozzie nets - virtually none of my purchased kit has'nt been altered in some way or another - its the main reason I started making my own gear, its the only way to get stuff just as you want it.
Often I look out for kit exactly like this (really good price ) that has potential to be altered into the perfect bit of gear.
Hope this helps
Neil
Just an update to this. I rang and spoke to Kev and as these were sold out, he gave me a number of options and I opted to send it back for a refund. He sent me a text a day or two later to say the refund was done.
I'm a bit disappointed with the kit, but Endicotts aren't to blame for that and I can't fault the service I received.
I'm a bit disappointed with the kit, but Endicotts aren't to blame for that and I can't fault the service I received.
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Surely they are as they sold it to you ?
Just like any product that's not fit for purpose, always buy with a visa credit card, makes it easier to get a refund.
Better to stick with known materials such as goretex. That's why MOD bivvy bags are gore tex after all.
Nick
No I don't think so. It was a new item rather than an inspected piece of surplus. The fault was with the manufacturer and their quality checking.
Kev is really good, I have had very little I have ever had to return, but on that rare occasion the item was replaced straight away. You can't beat good old fashioned service.:You_Rock_
Neil
Neil
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Still have your rights, it was sold as new, so they have to refund or replace. Wether they do it thru the supplier to them is their business.
Nick
I had a refund and it was done promptly. I was happy with the service I received. The deal and the other items were excellent.
