AVID HQ Dual layer 2 Pers Bivvi

OK who knows how to put this devil up ? i dont, so lets give it a go
YOU CAN INDEED USE FABSIL GOLD TO PROTECT FROM UV LIGHT "I ASKED AVID"

[@MaffTUK]

AFTER CONSULTING AVID THEY CONFIRMED IT IS OK TO USE FABSIL GOLD TO PROTECT THE OUTER SKIN FROM UV LIGHT

[@grayghost1031]

From one soldier to another Merry Christmas brother! Thank you for your service . Much respect from Kentucky USA

[@MaffTUK]

right back at you grayghost respect to you and yours Maff

[@neilbowie3513]

Happy Christmas Matt and I hope you have a brilliant 2020. At least you have a home to Live in if anything goes wrong lol. Great video as usual. Tight Lines and Happy Holidays to All,

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Neil, thank you and I will return the best wishes back to you, yes it is a bit of a cave but i guess i will need it with visitor Dave during the bad weather LOL

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Hi matt, just bought the avid ascent one man 2 weeks ago after seeing which bivvy you decided to go for and just watched this again ...as I made a balls up of trying to set it up the first time on the bank, double checked how you pegged down the back three pegs...think I might have better luck next time now...looking forward to the next mad vlog with DC and Andy..cheers m8 ..

[@user-md1zo3fo8u]

Finally a proper video about a bivvy that's actually useful! Thank you

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you Richard, I'm glad you found that useful regards Matt

[@samc705]

Thought that you'd finally cracked and was carting Dangerous Dave's now lifeless body for a quick "shallow grave burial" at the opening of the vid. *MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS MATT, SAME TO DAVE AND SIMON AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILIES* !

[@MaffTUK]

I did that the week before Sam LOL good to hear form you mate, Merry Christmas to your good self and all your family kindest regards Matt,

[@markbailey2981]

Nice looking bivvi Matt :) and well explained on the pitching. I'm glad you sorted the inner out, I would of been scratching my head all day lol. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a lovely Christmas mate, all the very best, Mark :)

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you Mark, and right back at you for a great Christmas and holiday, 🎄 lets hope this beast stands the test of time! and i will be looking forward to your 2020 vids regards Matt

[@Fruitbat-tb3lg]

I looked at this when choosing my bivvy a few years back. I went for the Nash Double Top Mark 4 because of the sealed inner. The problem with the Nash, is that the first part of the ‘Pram’ is so tight it’s really difficult to take down - this is because they are fixed to the second set. The model you have, has separate pram sections and is way easier to take down. My Nash is toasty warm though with it’s sealed inner and separate groundsheet, overwrap and fitted carpet (from a tent!). Once the inners are connected, these go up super quick, as I’m sure you have found out by now. Also it looks so good lol - might get the new brolly version of your bivvy as I’m a tart for that camo mesh and I need something a little lighter. Have fun with your new purchase.

[@MaffTUK]

Loving it FB1919, yes the inner all stays in the camo is class and i do like this bivvi, it did well for the winter social, it is only my second "ever" new bivvi all my others exept one were 2nd hand. did notice the hex pattern seems to hold water more but i dont care , great comment buddy thankyou and stay safe .....................regards Matt

[@kevinfarrell5778]

Nice looking bit of kit there matt ..should last many seasons...looking forward to the winter social vlog..merry Xmas and all the best for 2020 ..👍👍🍻🍻

[@MaffTUK]

Thanks Kevin it took some figuring it out at first but lets hope leaving the liner in saves a lot of time and faff about looking forward to the social should be a good laugh

[@johnpragnell9311]

Great Video and great reason for making it. A lot of people are going to find it useful.

[@MaffTUK]

Thanks John i just wanted to play and be honest about it. come April/May i will be able to do an update after France and do a full review, regards Matt👍... ps just did 5 nights in it and thought it was fantastic so its a good start

[@jonnyclohessy6108]

hi great review, can I ask is the inside blacked out? love my tracker blacked out bivvy but need a bigger one and this avid bivvy is my favourite so far

[@leighherbert4325]

Good video, I did exactly the same at home and had a practice run and I’m glad I did, like you I wish they had put a coloured starter tab on the inner skin 🤔

[@MaffTUK]

bit of a mess about to start with but i do like the bivvi 👍👍

[@NICarper]

Matt I have this bivvy and it does get easier with more use and time! It takes a good 15mins to get it up right but in winter it’s very well insulated and huge

[@MaffTUK]

Well what do you know i just replied to a comment saying probably get it down to 15 with practice , it does look good and im missing out on much positive feedback you are the second to give it a thumbs up, time will tell mate thanks for the info and a merry Christmas to you and yours regards Matt tight lines bud 🎄 and yes it is a beast ....i like that 😁

[@NICarper]

Maff T UK Haahaa yeh merry Christmas to your family Matt! I get ya it can be a buggar if your trying to be quick! I’m a lazy sod so it does me perfectly and it’s good for the socials :)

[@stephencoyne3181]

Great review maff wow that is a big bivvy looks good though.looking forward to watching your winter social 👍👍

[@MaffTUK]

Lets hope it stands the test of time and does not start falling apart on the first session time will tell Stephen 👍

[@ghoststories1198]

Great review it's like the hq bivvi but happy fishing and it will be nice and warm happy days

[@MaffTUK]

Thanks Phil lets hope i stay nice and warm :-)

[@CDPOutdoors]

Merry Christmas mate Regards Clive From Western Australia

[@MaffTUK]

Hello Clive thank you and right back at you with that, regards MKatt

[@manninghr1]

4.5 Stars from me, an honest review and it looks lovely and warm too and very practical a truly great review I would have marked you 5 stars if it wasn't for the dodgy battery ending > packing these things away can make and break a decision.

[@MaffTUK]

Doggy battering lol they batter me! 🐕‍🦺 as for packing this away a watched my own vid of me unrolling it and simply reveres the process and it fell in the bag when i used this on the winter social and as long as you loosen the straps on the pegging point to the poles, the thing comes apart easy to starting to like it 👍

[@CarpCrewScreamers]

Does look the dogs, we'll wait to see what your future review of it says.. Just subscribed to your channel, going to have a gander at your other videos.. Tight lines and wet nets from all of us at the Carp Crew Screamers.. 👍🎣

[@MaffTUK]

hellllooooo thanks for the sub my first use was impressive and i do like it plus the room for guests and camera gear no more bothering with the second skin as its now in permanent, the inner also gives the illusion of being a warmer material had no condensation issues for five nights and we had two good frosts on it also, im sure going to do an update after france in april so it would have done a winter and warmer climate 👍 regards Matt

[@CarpCrewScreamers]

@@MaffTUK, thanks for the half way review of the bivvy.. We're off to France in March, where abouts you off to??

[@UnwashedAxe]

Nice Christmas present you have there, Santa came early this year! 😁

[@MaffTUK]

Yes he did indeed so id better behave myself now and keep in the good books LOL

[@_lux_aeterna_]

Portable man cave I like GS ⛺🐶👏🔥happy new year

[@MaffTUK]

xbox does rock😁 Maff T UK is my gamer tag but my daughter has my xbox at the mo, big halo fan 👍

[@LondonPredatorAngler]

That looks to be the biggest mess around bivvy ever, unless its staying up a week at a time, i would stick to my brolly system. Looool full kudos to ya matie for showing it off

[@MaffTUK]

I do like it plus the room for guests and camera gear and now no more bothering with the second skin as its now in permanent. The inner also gives the illusion of being a warmer material had no condensation issues for five nights and we had two good frosts on it also, yes its not an overnight bivvi for sure but you get used to it very quickly and now takes no longer than any other to pack away.... now ive figured it out

[@LondonPredatorAngler]

@@MaffTUK nice one pal. just watching ur winter session social at the moment, loving the content maff, keep it up dude

[@jonnywayner]

Gotta say it's a great bivey it will go up on uneven ground unlike most pram hood styles n can open vents from inside just make sure u do get it as a 2 man n not a 1 man with room as I did as it's far too big

[@MaffTUK]

looking forward to putting it through a good test over the next few months with a trip to France in April coming up im not 100% behind this bivvi yet time will tell and thanks for the heads up Nigel regards Matt

[@michaeltrotman7240]

Hi mate , does the ground sheet go down first or last

[@muntermaster]

I own a Trakker Tempest Bivvy which is supposed to be the best bivvy on the market. I am now going to sell this and purchase the avid bivvy featured! The tempest is supposed to go up very easily. I for some reason struggle with it, plus its bloody exspensive! The avid two man is perfect for what i want, as im hoping to visit France in 2020! Any chance of a shout out on your winter social, as both my Dad and I follow all your youtube vlogs. You and your friends are very funny and entertaining, and we both hope you continue with you trips to Clearwater. Hope to see you down on Kellet or Kents in the new year. All the best for Chrimbo and the new year to you and you buddies.. Chris and George...

[@MaffTUK]

Hello Chris yes this bivvi has loads of option and would suit France very well indeed. I'm still not 100% about this bivvi yet and i think it will require some use before i can give it a confident review, more importantly I will make sure you get a good shout out Chris 👍😁 regards Matt

[@Cringe-bi9iq]

Can’t see why you would want to swap a tempest for that 🤣🤣

[@markgreenwood1447]

Nice bivvy Maff tight lines for next week hope the weather is a bit better for you

[@MaffTUK]

lets hope so Mark and lets hope that bivvi ends up being worth the money, time will tell mate

[@markgreenwood1447]

@@MaffTUK Yeah definitely there not cheap no more that's for sure I've just got the JRC defender so I hope that going to be okay for next year in France on gigantica

[@mariasalazar7576]

Hello my friend just wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family..see u next video

[@MaffTUK]

Ive been working my way down the comments list knowing that Maria Salazar is in here somewhere and here you are, you had me worried at one point thought you gone and i wasn't going to get anymore awesome comments you writer but im glad i get to wish you and all your family a very merry Christmas and new year just in time and i look forward to more comments in 2020 until then, thank you Maria kindest regards Matt

[@mariasalazar7576]

@@MaffTUK thank for your nice comment and sorry for a late reply ...with the holidays and all I been very busy doing lots of decorations and preparing gifts and lots of cooking 😋...I have a full house and it gonna be like that for two looooong weeks unless I send my son and his family back to California hahahahhaaha .anyway want to say thank you for your wonderful comment and letting me know that your really enjoy my silly comments cuz on my end I really enjoy watching your videos ..Lord willing we make it pass this holiday season and things go back to normal or at least slow down I will be back to enjoying your videos and not fall asleep half way hahahhaha .you know people get all crazy on holidays lossing all meaning to what Christmas is all about we should always be enjoying life with out the craziness of it all ..you and you family be safe and see on your next video

[@noellucas60]

This tent can resist of one week raining in Ireland?

[@robasher8788]

It’s like any bivvy brolly when it’s new a couple of times putting it up then away in a garden or field then when you get it to s lake goes up a lot easier but that’s massive

[@danlomax9471]

can you leave the inner layer in when packing up. or do you have to put it up every time you set up

[@MaffTUK]

Dan sorry for the late reply yes once you have put your liner in, it stays in forever unless you want to reconfigure and then you have special pockets to put parts of the inner in. dan i do like it 😁

[@trevcornwall8160]

Fascinating stuff and informative, I was just looking at the 1 man version of this? Found out my bivvy is not water proof on my last fishing trip 🙄Was wondering as this video is now 3 years old are you still using it?? If so maybe on your next fishing trip you could give us a bit of spiel on your thoughts about this bivvy long term review type thing maybe?? Cheers..

[@mikeregan4206]

Would just like to know what you think of your new bivvy? Only because I got the same one last year in the summer and only used it twice but would like to know how you think it held up in the winter world be grateful for a reply because I'm thinking about going fishing this weekend

[@MaffTUK]

Hello Mike, On our arrival it was windy and it took two to erect the bivvi without fear of damaging it on its first night out. We used some of Chris's longer pegs to hold her down at the front as the ground was quite soft (not a bad idea to have 4 or more longer pegs in this kit to be fair) when complete the bivvi stood firm in the wind and did not give me any cause for concern about stability. Despite other videos and comments water does not bead off this thing "as they say it does" due to the hex pattern design, it seems to hold it a little but again it did not bother me. Two of the nights we had heavy frost and our bivvies were thick with ice, i didn't even know until the morning the material inner layer just made it feel so much more comfortable. We both know it probably wasn't any warmer than any other on the bank but it just felt that way. During the five nights the bivvi grew on me more and more and it did make a very good winter system in my opinion. I guess I have to find a negative to balance everything out so i will say it took some time to dry out in the morning sun and when i got home i opened it back out again and let it dry naturally in my garage for a few days to prevent the inner form getting that mould on it. I can live with that as i do that to all my kit anyway. You may have seen the reply this morning from AVID stating you can use FABSIL GOLD to protect from UV damage, now that has been confirmed i don't see any reason this bivvi is not an 4 season piece of kit. It did well for me and i'm looking forward to using it in France in April and again in October I like it, and I'm real glad i bought it I currently think for its price range its the best on offer at that price. hope that helps a little Mike, let me know how you get on with it after the weekend regards Matt 👍

[@lazycarper7925]

i had a great bivvy that was heavy, i sold it at a big loss like new, it was a fox voyager, i like a light bivvy to move when needed, so got a cheap light chub bivvy never looked back

[@MaffTUK]

I do have a very light bivvi but it is very small and i just get my gear in, i like my comforts and 90% of the time i have visitors so it also helps when the weather is crap :-)

[@lazycarper7925]

@@MaffTUK winter skin is great for winter and bad weather,

[@MrCarpking71]

Great bivvy, wish I had one like it!

[@MaffTUK]

maybe you do mr Carpking maybe you do!

[@andrewcartwright6272]

Hi there, Great review of this bivvy. I have purchased one of these for my longer sessions ( 48hrs + ) in 1 man in the black Friday deals. I haven't had it on the bank yet but have had it up a few times in the garden and reduced the erect time down to 10 mins although the 1st effort took nearer 40 mins attaching the inner skin. I agree with your thoughts on the poles but feel this was probably done on purpose to keep the weight down a bit. They are adequate. I have left the bivvy set up for a week in horrendous rain and wind and it has stood up remarkably well, I have up most confidence in using it in the worst of conditions now. The alternative bivvys are starting to get to be silly money and part of the attraction was its quality at a price point.I fully expect to get a decade of use of it.

[@MaffTUK]

Andrew, just done a five night session and loved it, I agree with your comments the only thing i'm going to do is get a few longer pegs as we set up in the wind and needed that bit more depth in the soft ground and loosening the buckles on the poles made it very easy to separate when packing away. thanks for your great comment, regards Matt 👍

[@andrewcartwright6272]

@@MaffTUK thanks for the review, a bit more piece of mind 👍

[@PhillipgarethdaviesDavies]

Good day to you sir like the blogs will you be doing a update on this bivvy anytime

[@camocarpycuttzy]

Looks a nice bit of kit mate the inner looks a faff but I dare say once you've got it in the bivvy it will collapse with it in to save messing next time round

[@MaffTUK]

Turning out to be a good bivvi Jason, had a good session in it over the hols ans really liked some of the features, will do a full review after the France trip in April

[@camocarpycuttzy]

I know it's a good bivvy I was looking at it myself a while back when it were launched, its great for air flow etc and a weighty bivvy means a strong bivvy it should last along time unless you do something by accident what we all do from time to time

[@paulcarp785]

Hello maff You still using the bivvy and do you still rate it?

[@Ragtyper]

Fantastic vid mate

[@paullawrence8572]

If that was my bivvy Matt I would have to go and have a lye down for half hour just getting it out of the bag!😂 nice one mate! Enjoy it and have a great xmas!👌🍺

[@MaffTUK]

It was a trek to get it to that point it is bleeding heavy but now the inner is in its just like any other set up, and your going to need space to dry it out after a session lets see how we go :-)

[@djames7565]

Looks very nice. I'm always worried about the clips and to be fair one of mine (not this model) has now cracked but is still holding up ok. 👍🎄

[@MaffTUK]

Seems a shame thats where they decided to save weight and money on the poles, this is spread out so it is totally reliant on the spreaders ..... time will tell it seems

[@andyc392]

Matt how you finding the Bivvy now, are you still pleased with it? as I’m looking to buy one 👍

[@MaffTUK]

sorry Andy for the late reply ive only had it out of the bag twice due to our current state but i do like it

[@stevemunn367]

Maff that looks like a great bivvy, it’s a shame it doesn’t have a built in ground sheet, can you buy a winter skin for it? Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Steve ive used it a few times now and i must admit i do like it no there is no winter skin its not required due to the double layer system. if you look at my las blue bells swan lake video you will see it if full glory about half way through the vid, regards Matt

[@HenJoseph]

Thanks for doing this video it's very helpful and well done. Bought a one man Ascent not dual one. Enjoy your vids and your carpy coffee🤣. Cheers

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you H must admit it did miss out on two trips to France this year but i really like this Bivvi glad i got this one to be honest . thank you H for your comment , regards Matt

[@HenJoseph]

Thank you. Doing a practice run tomorrow 👍

[@MaffTUK]

@@HenJoseph I'm sure H you will be pleased but as you know the practice run is soooooooo important lol

[@Ragtyper]

How was it at putting it up mate brought just accent two man. ?

[@cwcarpfishing]

Great review 👍👍

[@MaffTUK]

cheers CW carper after ive used this some time i will be able to give it a full review as to how it performed or didnt,😁 merry Christmas 🎄mate to you and yours, regards Matt

[@AutisticReefer]

Was you able to keep the inner lining on when folded away?

[@MaffTUK]

yes it stays in from now on and its just like any other bivvi now once you put the liner in, you could take it out if you wanted but I dont know why you would it actually performed rather well on the five day social and its growing on me fast, regards Matt

[@andydavies5883]

KidneyPuncher 01 Yes Mate. Once I’d clipped the liner in with the toggles I just folded the whole bivvy back up the way that I’d unfolded it and carefully rolled it back up with the full liner still inside. It’s a bit of a tight fit to get it back into the original bag but I’m sure that with a bit of practice it will become much easier. That said the bivvy is a fantastic bit of kit and plenty of room inside.

[@nathanburnett6693]

Hi maff,hows the bivvi been couping with the winter weather.

[@MaffTUK]

Very well Nathan, despite using it for only five nights it really is growing on me, its winter test went well, stood well in the wind too. Will have a good test in France In April and October this year so it will be put under some paces for sure

[@livecarpmark3823]

Why is the inner DPM? should it be the other way round? nice video, I enjoyed it.

[@MaffTUK]

When you drop the entire front or back you get the camouflage mozy net showing looks good

[@robertlong9552]

Well done man good video . Think the company itself would supply some info or video on setting it up. Fair play 🇮🇪🎣

[@MaffTUK]

It's a tough one putting it up in the wind for sure but still remains an excellent bivvie. Thank you for your comments regards matt

[@michaelfarr1061]

Now you've had it a few years what do you think of it now?

[@coxstev29ify]

Hiya. I just brought the same 2 man however think the ground sheet is a possible reject. It only has 2 toggles on the ground sheet, both are on the same side. The bivvy itself as goggles on all 4 sides. Can you confirm if yours has 2 or more toggles. Cheers

[@MaffTUK]

Hello Steve, I can 100% confirm your groundsheet should have 4 quick release clips (toggles) and it does appear you may have a faulty one however I did just have to get the groundsheet full opened up to check as they are not obvious. when folded. Sorry to confirm the bad news 😢 regards Matt

[@coxstev29ify]

@@MaffTUK Hi. Thanks very much for getting back to me. I thought it was faulty. I will get in contact with Avid or tackle shop to get it resolved. BTW, really impressed with the bivvy. Strong winds and some heavy rain in the night and bivvy was rock solid.

[@MaffTUK]

@@coxstev29ify yeh steve i like it, loads of room and very adaptable for any season

[@ItsOnlyCarpingChris]

good stuff fella, gonna get you fit lugging that about. But suppose there's no weight on comfort ;-)

[@MaffTUK]

Very true Chris, you only faf with the inner screen once and it stays in place but i do like it and donr mind lugging it around just for the luxury alone :-)

[@WyeExplorer]

Matt you could have a banquet in that bivvy mate. That's some kind of space to be calling it so. So, £500? You gotta get it used now. All the best for the week. Mark

[@MaffTUK]

Mark always good to see your comments, yes its a monster and i hope i have made the right choice, time will tell, kind regards Matt

[@WyeExplorer]

@@MaffTUK It sure is a bigun. See you out there in 2020.

[@philclark6250]

That's some bivvy Matt,too big for my needs but if there were two of us going it'd be bang on,15kg is a bit weighty as well,I'm expecting it to be bomb proof tho,avid do some nice gear

[@MaffTUK]

It is a big-un phil that's for sure but i do like my comforts nowadays lol

[@philclark6250]

@@MaffTUK if your gonna be out there in winter at our age why not get something that is up to the job,is have loved to have come and see you boys at Clearwater, unfortunately I'm still laid up with a ruptured Achilles,six weeks and counting 😂😂

[@carpycarlb3109]

Great video matey 👍🏻

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you bud lets hope the later review when ive used it a bit reflex the price merry Christmas the carp hunters :-)

[@carpycarlb3109]

Maff T UK thank you Maff I hope you and your family have a super Christmas and a prosperous new year all the best matey 👍🏻

[@andyc392]

Hi Matt are you still happy with the Bivvy ? As I’m looking to buy one.after seeing you video.

[@MaffTUK]

Andy I must admit i do like it although you do need to be mindful of drying it i guess if you were to put it away damp for a few weeks you could potentially get mould on the inner but i personally will leave a bivvi spread out in my garage for some time until i know its bone dry, that being said, Im glad ive got it and its very adaptable to all seasons from the coldest to the hottest day its a one stop shop bivvi. I did feel like i may be taking a risk but now im confident i bought the right one for me, I hope that helps Andy PS the one man bivvi is still a big bivvi but i love the space with the two man 👍😁😁

[@andyc392]

Maff T UK Matt thanks for comments much appreciated, it’s made my mind up to buy one thank you. 😃

[@MaffTUK]

@@andyc392 Andy please let me know your thoughts when you've got the bugger up I would be interested to know what you think of it regards Matt

[@art969bones]

As the video tutorial is now 2 years old and if your still using the Avid HQ 2 Person biv maybe you could do a -date on it and maybe even give it a UV protection coat ? Ps Great video

[@MaffTUK]

Hi Anthony, Im still using it great bivi cant see why i cant do an update and or maybe some uv treatment. i will try and remember to do those on the next time its out

[@tonygreaves753]

brillint channel tons of laughs

[@MaffTUK]

cheers Tony lot more to come i hope👍

[@muntermaster]

Hi Maff.. Whens your Boxing day antics going live?

[@MaffTUK]

bit late with this reply as you know! lol

[@herbertwilkinson1347]

How do you get away with taking your dog's with you? My local clubs in Cheshire are not dog friendly.😞

[@MaffTUK]

Hello H' I was just in a local field, I cant take my dogs fishing they would be in the lake, upsetting everyone that's just a small stream they are playing in

[@wardy2toes]

Nice vid mate

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you Wardy2toes, I just tried to be as open as possible didnt want to cut out the crappy bits about putting this thing up just wanted it to be as it was, with no easy edited version, i guess you would call this vid quite raw which is seldom seen today 😁, thank you for taking the time to comment regards Matt 👍

[@bladegaming_uk]

You going to use this as main driver mate? You might struggle getting that beast in some pegs at Clearwater lol but looking forward to videos of you and Dave in there having a laugh haha another good video as usual but main question is ..... where’s the hammock video with your new toy? Lol

[@MaffTUK]

been some huge changes recently so anything not booked it had to go on the back burner until sorted but its only a matter of time :-) lets hope this bivi will be ok and i do have a smaller bivvi if needed :-)

[@onemorecast6001]

Nice bivvy Matt, bit of a faff putting it up though. Sure it will be worth the effort on a long sessions in bad weather. On long bad weather session these days I tend to go to the pub instead!

[@MaffTUK]

well i need the room as my bivvi usually ends up being the pub "so to speak"

[@onemorecast6001]

Maff T UK lol, like your style!

[@andydavies5883]

Well done Mate for doing that video. I purchased one of these last week but ive not put it up yet but as you suggest im going to erect it at home the first time and not on the bank when im fishing. Great video and thanks for that.

[@MaffTUK]

The good news is Andy once that inner is in, that's it its just a regular set up from then on. Oh and top tip remember how it unrolls/unfolds and mimic that to roll it back up again and it goes straight in the bag. used it now for a 5 day session thought it was terrific. other videos show the water beading off this is not the case although its very waterproof the hex pattern holds the water a bit but its just a shake off to get rid enjoy

[@andydavies5883]

You filled me with confidence so I’m now looking forward to this weekend to put it up for the first time. WATCH THIS SPACE 👍

[@MaffTUK]

@@andydavies5883 hope it went well ...thoughts?

[@andydavies5883]

Hiya Maff. I erected the Avid dual skin for the first time on Saturday and it went well. It took a while the first time probably about 20 minutes but it was well sturdy and plenty of room inside and perfect for a long session or when I go to France. The first time takes a while as I was getting used to it and after I put it up I put the inner skin in it as well which is an excellent idea. I’ve folded it up and left the inner skin inside the bivvy so I reckon next time I’ll erect it in just 10 minutes. The bivvy is a cracking piece of kit and I’m delighted with my purchase. Yr video definitely helped. Well done Mate 👍

[@MaffTUK]

@@andydavies5883 Thanks for the great feed back Andy, yes its a nice bivvi feels real comfy inside regards Matt 👍👍👍

[@GeorgeLittle-ft2yx]

I’ve never struggled with mt Nash titan and I’ve put it up in some very blustery conditions

[@MaffTUK]

Hi mate. I'd rather be in a titan in a storm than in this big bugger for sure

[@chucky1golf]

blow a fuse putting that up m8 did u not fancy a T2?

[@MaffTUK]

Yes i did but that was another £200.00 on top and despite it being a fantastic bivvi my better half would made life somewhat an unhappy Christmas, and i would have been reminded every 15 minutes how much it cost LOL the good news is you only put the liner in once and it stays in 👍

[@chucky1golf]

@@MaffTUK Fair enough Maff T

[@garrybradnam5184]

Unless your missus has booted you out and you need somewhere to live why on earth would you want or need something that's size

[@MaffTUK]

That's an easy one to answer for me Garry, most of my fishing is social and 99% of the time my fishing buddy (Dave) will end up in my bivvi if the weather turns bad. True I dont need a two man for one man but I always have guest so for me a two man makes sense not forgetting i like the room too, Also Garry, you never know about getting booted out, however I wont be the one getting booted out of my own home... so i will lend it to the other half if she has nowhere to go ...after all im not a beast! LOL

[@garrybradnam5184]

@@MaffTUK brilliant😂😂love everything you do mate

[@MaffTUK]

@@garrybradnam5184 cheers bud 🤣

[@brendan6094]

I have the one man version of this bivvy and it's a pig... Very difficult to put up...and when the groundsheet is connected to the main body of bivvy its like a fale blowing through and it shakes in a strong wind... Would not recommend buying one.. I went back to using my original trakker slx v3

[@mrsapplez2007]

Mind ya flappy bits😂😂😂😂😂😉

[@MaffTUK]

That a thought never too far from my mind miss applez lol

[@2010wembley]

Good video Matt. 30 mins for first erection is OK. Should get that down to 10 mins when youre used to it. Good job you can leave that inner skin on. I think youll be lucky to get 10 years out of it though.

[@MaffTUK]

the amount of fishing i do Gaz i will get 20 out of it lol Hope all is well with mate keep up the good work you do 👍 and of course thank you 😁

[@jasebourne8354]

Be careful when resealing ya bivvy m8.. I resealed trakker brolly with the rubber backed material and the rubber backing started to peel off.. A m8 of mine did his Nash extended cannopie and his seam tape came off.. but saying that I've done my aqua armo and it's been fine.. so just be careful m8... (fabsil gold)

[@MaffTUK]

mate thank you for the heads up I guess the best way forward would be to contact the manufactures to see how they propose we defend from UV i will find out and put that in the vid when i do a review after ive used it a while thanks again regards Matt

[@mikeregan4206]

I know exactly what your saying mate I've got the trakker armo and the same happened to me. That's why I got this bivvy

[@MaffTUK]

Gents i did indeed contact AVID and asked them what they recommend to protect from UV light and they confirmed this morning that FABSIL GOLD will do no harm to the material or backing layer, at least JB we know now once again thanks for the heads up

[@louisrb6106]

Fair play to you .... but ... 1/2 hour to erect!?!?!?, not for me on a purely personal opinion.

[@MaffTUK]

Totally get that, rlb, some good points are dont have to fit the liner again once its in, and with practice best possible speed would still have to be 15 minutes not quick but an honest opinion nun the less, time will tell mate 👍 merry Christmas and thanks for your comment, regards Matt

[@drcarp7377]

Nice vid! It would be interesting to see your erection time once you're more experienced matron......lol! I have a TFG force8 2 man for my winter fishing. Built in groundsheet and inner mozzy panel and I can have that up in about 5 minutes. Lots of tackle tarts take the piss out of me using TFG gear, but my bivvy is like £160 new, and its spacious and warm enough for me. But I'm only 5ft8", so I don't need huge bivvies anyway. Anyway, I could see the advantages of this. Especially a week n France

[@garrytaylor3231]

Smells cheap

[@MaffTUK]

I did think that at first Garry i must admit and you can see im not sure of those poles but the recent five day session has turned my opinion somewhat i'm really liking it and some of its features are excellent. I will do an update and full used review in April may some time but so far so good and as always it will be an honest one 👍

[@sasmicky71]

That is for two much work to put up get rid m8 that's shit for me there's a lot better than that for the price

[@MaffTUK]

LOL blunt and to the point Mick LOl fortunately you dont have to mess about with the liner once its fitted and if you did have to keep fitting it, it would be gone already, merry Christmas Mick to you and your family regards Matt