FOX FRONTIER X EXTENSION - PORCH / USED REVIEW / DIFFERENT SET UPS + TIPS / CARP FISHING

Fox frontier x extension
Set up & pack down
Plus different ways to use it + couple tips
#fox #carpfishing #frontier

[@patdower2030]

Thanks Tym! All your videos that I have seen have been really informative. You have a great eye for the details and most important of all: you use the products a lot to really get to know them and then give your review. Even though I am currently much more minimal in my approach than you, it is great to see all the different possibilities like the extension. As an aside, I have the Frontier (smallest in the range) but regularly do 2 and 3 night sessions in just about all weathers. For me it offers a great compromise: just enough space (helped greatly by the flat back and straight sides) AND great weather protection in cold and wet conditions, especially with the Vapour Peak.

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi,thanks for your comments, I to fish minimal sometimes just depends on lake and amount of nights I do as I fish lots of different lakes also with filming I have to carry extra kit,yea I’m not a big fan of out of the box reviews but each to their own,I like to use kit then say what I think Cheers👍

[@richardgrayling2732]

Thanks for the review the best on KZbin for the extension. Will be getting one for my trip to France in August.

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi thanks for comment and yes it will be perfect for France pleased the video helped Cheers👍🏼

[@lucky79peter]

Great video, looking to upgrade my bivvy and love the in-depth review you've given here with all the different options available. Will definitely be inquiring about this set up 👍🏻

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi,pleased you like the review, I’m going to take it out in the depth of winter and test it as well Cheers

[@CarpyLongy]

Thanks for the in depth review, looking at getting an extension for my Fox Frontier XD. You just made up my mind, keep up the great work with the videos 👍🏻🎣

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi thanks for comment and pleased video has helped makes a massive difference on longer sessions Cheers

[@brettrev]

Brilliant video Tym!!! thanks

[@TymsCarpTv]

Cheers👍🏼

[@sommid]

What a great video! And what a huge amount of extra room when using this Frontier extension. Unfortunately though….when I buy this extension I certainly need to upgrade to a much bigger van 😂. Thanks Tym!

[@TymsCarpTv]

😂😂 is that because you’ll buy more tackle to go in the porch 😂😂 Cheers👍🏼

[@Life_of_John]

All round Tyms for a beer! Great setup. Plenty of room. Ideal for a few nights!

[@TymsCarpTv]

😂😂 your welcome anytime 😂I don’t use this all the the time just on longer sessions when I can’t move swims👍 Don’t forget to email me for your custom mug [e-mail]

[@MrBrian2304]

Another top review keep them coming

[@TymsCarpTv]

Cheers👍🏼

[@UKDevice]

been looking out for this video, nice one.

[@TymsCarpTv]

Cheers hope it helps👍🏼

[@Dima_k.01]

Thank‘s for this Video. Greatings from Germany

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi Thanks for comment Keep watching as I’m in Germany in April Cheers 👍🏼

[@michaelkelleway1100]

Spot on tym not had a chance to use mine yet but your video has given me a rough idea how to set up 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TymsCarpTv]

Honestly on a long session it’s a game changer you’ll love it Cheers👍🏼

[@GlenHarvey]

Thanks for thus video as I wasn't sure about the centre pole 👍

[@TymsCarpTv]

😂 not was I even though I read the instructions😂 but all sorted now Cheers👍🏼

[@Tarmac_Warrior]

Fantastic set up :)

[@TymsCarpTv]

Cheers👍🏼

[@robasher8788]

Absolutely brilliant very informative looking for exstension for my ultra 60

[@TymsCarpTv]

I can’t say what or if they do one for the ultra 60” but I have seen they have just brought out a new brolly with extension included I think check them out Cheers👍🏼

[@mickmick1682]

Another great video Tym. Cheers. I have the same bivvy on your recommendation. But i have a seperate kitchen bivvy. It keeps the smell of cooking out of my bivvy . But the extension does look brilliant

[@TymsCarpTv]

Yea I’ve got a separate kitchen to but not used it for couple years always good to have options 👍🏼 Cheers

[@mickmick1682]

And im wanting to buy the new trakker fan. So ill look forward to your review Tym

[@TymsCarpTv]

Yes that’s coming soon just want to use it a bit more but so far so good Cheers👍🏼

[@cmdrcoyote7598]

I recently bought the Fox XD bivvy with the extension and inner capsule as well take son and grand kids fishing and I end up being the cook and the general place everyone ends up sitting So it the weathers bad I can still use the gas BBQ and cookers not get wet and enough room for everyone to chow down. Even if I go solo its nice to have a place to sit in the shade and also cook (carefully). if the weathers actually good its not needed but not had much of the good weather recently and if it is actually nice sunny weather its nice to be able to sit in the shade and still watch the lake

[@mb-xl5jg]

Hi ive got the XD porch. Yes its good .just wish they made it so you could have mozzy mesh in and sold panels! As if you get heavy rain you can zip up and stay dry fast .ive had mine since fab this year and used loads. And spent 10 nights in it and plenty of 5 nights. Also as i found out with out solid door panel in if you get a strong wind come at you ,as i did and you cant get it zipped in fast the whole thing wants to take off! It happened to me and i just managed to hold it down ,was not fun .. I will be fitting my log burner in this winter and that will be great ! As ive been using my log bunner for around 3 years now in my Russian bivvy which is a amazing bit of kit. But this winter fox XD with porch and log burner! Have a think about that! All the best ,good vid mate .Martin 👍

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi thanks for comment wow log burner that sounds good but I doubt I’d fit it on my barrow I leave my front in and zipped on one side only that way it’s ready to go if needed as I tuck it behind bivvy table but yes I bet that was a nightmare getting caught out like that had a similar thing when camping once Cheers👍🏼

[@sean6399]

That is some setup!

[@TymsCarpTv]

😂 cheers Not used all the time but when needed its ace Cheers👍🏼

[@davidhearn1290]

Great video, I have the XD and love it. Currently looking at 2 man bivvy as my boy wants to come with me. With the extension on do you think you could fit 2 sleep systems in the comfortably ………would save me buying another bivvy!

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi I can’t say for the xd as I don’t know the size but in the x I think I’d get two in aslong as there not big beds but I’ve not tried it, I do have a spare bed so I may have to do a video to show how the two fit in and different positions if we get a dry day this week I’ll try it Cheers

[@dover88sd]

Great video Tym you should hit up fox for some sponsorship as you have put out the best review of this bivvy on KZbin lol although its just cost me a small fortune as i have now ordered one 😂

[@TymsCarpTv]

😂 sorry 😂 I doubt fox would be interested in little old me Cheers👍🏼

[@Ian-dj2nj]

Jesus, I hope you can drive to the swim. I wouldn't want to narrow that! Nice setup mind!

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi Nope, I barrow and only one trip and set up is fairly quick, remember this is not for a night I use this for 4-7. Days at a time and the lake I use it on mostly you can’t move swims so why not be comfortable, I’m much more basic for 24/48hrs Cheers👍🏼

[@leejaynes5918]

Thanks mate thats awesome bit kit I've just bought frontier x And the extension looks great for extra room! Might have to get this too! How much do these cost 🤔? Great reviews 👌 👍

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi Thanks for comment 😂yes they make a lot more room for the longer sesssions I’m not 100% on price but I know who bought it for me looked around and got a good deal compared to normal price as they found a voucher/discount that they then used against a deal aswell Cheers

[@jonathanleighton8731]

Love my squirrel nuts mat mate ❤

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi Yes me to my daughter bought me it, I may have my own custom designs coming out through a company as I’m working on a lot of custom designs for this channel Cheers

[@redzed40]

cool

[@TymsCarpTv]

Cheers👍🏼

[@danielmorgan197six]

And there’s me drinking black tea so I don’t have to carry milk 😂

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi 😂 I was on holiday 😂 Sometimes I fish very light sometimes I go for a week the week ones I don’t move as you can’t due to booking swim but good to have options 👍🏼 Cheers

[@stephandijkhuis]

Nice video, i want the extention to but did not find a lot of informatie, but now i know! Just a qeustion about your bed. Do you use en sleepingbag, or is it something like a blanked or duvet? Greetz

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi The bed in the video I used was a fox flatliner I used to sleep on top off sleeping bag and had two covers to put over the top one was thin for summer and the other was the fox aquos thermal cover for winter But I’ve now sold that and got a new bed with a sleep system Cheers👍🏼

[@andrewhellyer63]

good video Tym -crikey you take some gear with you, how long does that take to pack it all away?

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi thanks for comment , I was there for 6 days and didn’t go to the van everything fit 6 days was in there Plus to do the videos there is a fair bit of kit I have to take You’d be supprised it don’t take long to set up once you get a system I don’t use this for 24-48 only long sessions Cheers👍🏼

[@mb-xl5jg]

Hi with the log burner you can get them that fold fat very light and take up no space . Was thinking its a new idea for you to explore!! As for the mozzy mesh thing it was more about the fact fox didn't make so that both can be in place together. And you have to zip one at a time .which means in a hurry it makes a big problem. And after using it for almost a year ive discovered these issues. Its good but for the mony ! Well what do you really think?

[@TymsCarpTv]

Ah ok I see what you mean now about the front yes👍🏼 I like the idea of the log burner but I carry to much kit as it is 😂 Cheers👍🏼

[@mb-xl5jg]

@@TymsCarpTv thanks for getting back . We'll I use my log burner where I can as as it only is around 2kg as they are made from titanium! And some heat proof glass on my barrow it's no problem. Wanted to give you the idea to be one of the first to use . I do believe I am one of the first and it's amazing. -5 out side 28+ inside. What's not to love .do get in touch if you need and help . Don't forget thr Mr heater buddy it's a great bit of kit and safe! . Never a need to be cold again .. t-shit all year round lol . Thanks mate for doing great vids will keep watching. Martin

[@TymsCarpTv]

@@mb-xl5jg cheers👍🏼

[@ruuddeboer1115]

How is the condensation at the front end? Because 'main' tent you have the vapour peak

[@TymsCarpTv]

It does get condensation as it’s only single skin but it depends on weather conditions on how much/little there is Cheers👍🏼

[@mickmick1682]

If you used the groundsheet, wouldnt that hide the tension strap on the extension?

[@TymsCarpTv]

Yes possibly, good shout but I’ve not used it yet maybe in the winter Cheers👍🏼

[@VeteranOutdoorsUk]

Hi Tym I'm a fan of the fox frontier but I only have the standard! I'm wanting the x or the xd what would you recommend out of the 2 would you say just the frontier x bivvy it's self is big enough or or do you ever think about the xd? I'm a big fan of the extension but again I only have the standard I find the extension it's plenty big enough maybe 20-30cm in length would give it more appeal but overall great just wish I got one of the bigger fox frontiers and extension. Cheers

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi I’ve got the x and it does me I can’t say about xd as I’ve never seen one I’ve also not seen the standard one so really sorry I can’t help all I can say is check the dimensions online of the 3 different ones hopefully that will narrow it down for you Cheers👍🏼

[@nickyes783]

Depends how tall you are. I’m 5’10 and have the X+, and the height of the boss is at the limit for me to press against my chest to assemble, but the XD is 25cm taller so think I would really struggle with it.

[@TymsCarpTv]

@@nickyes783 I’d say I’m 5.9 and the x is is enough for me I know what you mean about boss on the chest Cheers👍🏼

[@VeteranOutdoorsUk]

@@nickyes783 cheers mate I appreciate your comment, it's just hard to judge because all the tackle shops I go don't really have bivvys out so it's all KZbin or google pictures to try understand how big they are. I see and know dimensions but that doesn't really help comparing to seeing it in person. From what I have seen the Frontier X+ is the one I'm leaning towards and the extension too. I have both standard bivvy and extension just not quite big enough to me

[@nickyes783]

@@VeteranOutdoorsUk X+ is perfect for me, love the inner done and if it were any bigger then the downsides of that size would outweigh the benefits. For me. However…one thing to consider with the X+ is the inner dome takes up internal space - probs removes about 10cm from all dimensions. Fox say the XD inner dome has the same internal footprint as the X bivvie. They don’t say that for the X+ (I assume it’s still a bit bigger than the Frontier) but you may find that the X+ inner dome doesn’t actually give you all that more space vs the Frontier (without an inner dome). So if you’re spending the money to go bigger than the Frontier, and you want to use an inner dome, then maybe the XD is the one for you. Just know that the extra size comes with trade offs in terms of assembly/disassembly/transport/storage.

[@adambailey2013]

Tym what battery pack do you have there please mate with the orange strap

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi,if it’s the one in the fox unit then it’s a ctechi with Solar panel,review will be out in a few weeks time Cheers👍

[@adambailey2013]

@@TymsCarpTv thank you mate

[@TymsCarpTv]

@@adambailey2013 no problem Review will be a few more weeks as I like to use an item until I’m happy to give a review on it Cheers

[@nickflitter7172]

I’m still awaiting the camo version, not falling for that again

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi have you tried contacting them or a dealer to see when there out, hopefully you get one Cheers👍🏼

[@nickflitter7172]

@@TymsCarpTv yeah I did the same for the camo bivvy, then for the vapour peak, they are an American company now so they don’t really give a shit, but I’ll hold off till it comes out , I’m sure it will

[@TymsCarpTv]

@@nickflitter7172 🤞🏼🤞🏼 crossed for you mate Cheers

[@matthewcadle7200]

It must take you a weekend just to get to a lake and set up with all that. Each to there own, but I would give up if I was taking all that!.

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi That’s the good thing about carp fishing you can go as light or as much as you want Sometimes I don’t even take a bivvy or brolly just a bed but when your in a swim for 6 days and there’s no chance of moving then luxury it is😂 To be honest if your organised and know your kit it doesn’t take that long to set up Cheers👍🏼

[@howton8er]

Just purchased one, anyone had it out in severe wind?

[@TymsCarpTv]

Hi They come with storm lines so you can really strap it down so should be ok Cheers

[@cmdrcoyote7598]

Just bought one and put it up just before the latest storm hit and left it up in garden to see what would happen as apposed to my trakker tempest 100 - they both survived 40-50 MPH gust's so i was kind of happy - it wasn't a intended test just me playing with new toys not checking the weather forecast before hand - that was the Frontier XD with extension as a side note i only put the trakker up to show wife - yes I needed the extra space ;)

[@TymsCarpTv]

@@cmdrcoyote7598 hi cheers for comment as it helps others I’m after xd for winter but I bet that’s loads of space xd plus extension mega comfort Can you persuade my wife I need one 😂 Cheers

[@cmdrcoyote7598]

@@TymsCarpTv Try my approach i batted my eye lids and made comments about grand kids needing comfort when fishing with me and son :D And yes even with the inner dome fitted which makes the internal size same as a frontier x its large - without the inner dome you can easy fit 2 be chairs + stuff

[@TymsCarpTv]

@@cmdrcoyote7598 hi I’m away travelling at the moment to a lake we should get there in couple days and my mate I’m going with has xd so I’ll be having a good look at his Yea good idea , I’ve just become a grandad so I need it for when comes 😂😂 Cheers

[@shauncorless8965]

There all great ,,till you have to pack down in the rain 😢😢😢

[@TymsCarpTv]

😂😂 yes but it’s the uk and we have to put up with the weather 😂 Cheers👍🏼

[@Ericcartman666]

Chinese 😢