Bivvies, Shelters & Brollies

If, like many of the TC staff, you like a compact bivvy that is lightweight and easy to transport yet offers reasonable internal dimensions, then this might be right up your street. As the name suggests, it boasts a carbon frame – two-rib, pram-hood style – and is compact, making it light and, with the heavy-duty groundsheet removed, allowing it to be packed into even the smallest three-rod quiver. The footprint is a tad smaller than, say, a full-blown M3 or similar, but we used a fairly wide bedchair in this one and there was still ample room for the rest of the stuff that you’re likely to need, without it feeling cramped. A rear vent (an absolute must in our mind) is evident and you can choose to have the front peak attached or not.

All-round pram-hood bivvy system, boasting front peak, three-rib design, full front panel, mozzie infill and full winter wrap. This is a comprehensive shelter that will cover all fishing situations, but without breaking the bank. TRAKKERSLX V2 BivvyRRP: £299Website: www. trakkerproducts.