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    Default BCB Fox jungle sleep system?

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

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    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.....
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    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 ;-)
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carbuncle View Post

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davey569 View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinK9 View Post
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davey569 View Post
    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.
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    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...
    Last edited by Davey569; 28-11-2009 at 15:38. Reason: 3 typos! :O

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