Fox Frontier II Camo Bivvy

The patented Easy-Tension-System boss is internally geared to prevent frame collapse and allows for a ridiculously fast setup. However, trying to force it without understanding the correct sequence is a recipe for a broken frame and a ruined weekend. Watch the official setup video, practice once in the garden, and you will be erecting it in seconds.

Unless you are exactly 130cm tall, standing upright is entirely out of the question. The standard Frontier II measures 250cm wide by 185cm deep, with a peak internal height of 130cm. However, what it lacks in standing room, it completely makes up for in efficient floor space. The high, flat back profile allows you to push your bedchair completely flush against the rear canvas, leaving an impressive amount of room up front for your carryall, bait, and muddy boots.

Yes, but you will need to apply a bit of strategic packing. When fully stowed in its oversized double-zipped carry bag, the packaged dimensions sit at 147cm long and 24cm squared. This will slide comfortably down the centre of most standard cars with the rear seats folded flat, or sit securely across the back seats. If you drive a very compact city car, you may simply have to tell your passenger to take the bus to make room for your gear.

At a solid 18kg (or 19kg once packed in its bag), it is certainly not a lightweight day shelter. This is a substantial, all-weather fortress built from thick 20,000mm VenTec fabric and a robust aluminium frame. While you will definitely feel the weight on a long hike to the furthest swim, it packs down to a highly manageable 145cm long by 22cm wide. It sits perfectly well on a standard barrow, but you might want to reconsider taking the kitchen sink if you have a long walk ahead of you.