Sonik Bank-Tek 2 Man Bivvy

Yes, comfortably. At 290cm wide and 280cm deep with a 174cm ceiling, there is genuine room for two standard bedchairs side by side with space left over for tackle bags and cooking gear. The flat back and steep sided design means you are not losing usable floor space to angled walls like you do with some dome-shaped bivvies. Just be aware that the groundsheet is reportedly octagonal rather than a perfect rectangle, so check your bedchair dimensions against the actual floor area before you buy. A pair of standard width beds will fit no problem, but two oversized wide-boy bedchairs might be a tighter squeeze.

Sonik have been generous here. You get the bivvy itself, the removable Tuff-lite groundsheet, three interchangeable door panels (solid green, clear PVC window, and mozzi mesh), heavy duty T-pegs, and an oversized zipped carry bag. That is a lot of kit for the money. The only notable extra you might want is the Bank-Tek Bivvy Wrap 2 Man (product code DC0057), which is sold separately and adds a second skin for winter insulation and condensation control.

The 2 Man is the bigger brother of the Bank-Tek 1 Man that we have already reviewed. Both share the same flat back design, 10,000mm HH fabric, and Tuff-lite groundsheet. The key differences are size and weight. The 2 Man is 290cm wide versus the 1 Man’s narrower footprint, and it weighs in at 11.5kg compared to the 1 Man’s lighter load. If you fish solo and value portability, go for the 1 Man. If you want room for two anglers, social sessions, or simply like having space to spread out, the 2 Man is the one.

For the vast majority of UK conditions, yes. A 10,000mm HH rating is well above the 1,500mm threshold for “waterproof” and will handle sustained heavy rain without breaking a sweat. Where you might notice the difference compared to 25,000mm premium shelters is in long-term durability. After a few seasons, the fabric may benefit from a re-proofing spray to keep it performing at its best. For winter specifically, the bigger concern is insulation and condensation rather than waterproofing. If you are doing serious winter sessions, pick up the Bank-Tek Wrap 2 Man to create a twin-skin setup.

It is a traditional pole and frame design with a six-section aluminium frame, so it is not going to rival a quick-erect brolly for speed. That said, once you have done it two or three times you will have it up in around 10 to 15 minutes. The oversized 19mm D-section poles slot together smoothly and the frame tension feels intuitive. It is a quicker setup than most bivvies at this price, but if speed is your absolute priority, you are probably looking at a brolly system instead.

Yes. The Bank-Tek Bivvy Wrap 2 Man (product code DC0057) is available separately. It measures 300cm wide x 305cm deep x 180cm high and weighs 2.6kg, packing down to 70cm x 20cm. It creates a twin-skin setup that improves insulation and virtually eliminates condensation dripping onto you at 4am, which is exactly as miserable as it sounds. Well worth the extra investment if you fish through autumn and winter.