Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy

The RS 150 is the one Trakker probably should have made years ago. At 320cm wide and 230cm deep it sits in a genuinely useful gap in the market - noticeably bigger than a standard 1 man shelter but without the full footprint commitment of the RS 200.

For the solo angler who wants room to breathe, a proper chair alongside their bedchair and space for all their gear without sleeping in a cupboard, this is the RS to go for.

Everything that makes the RS range special is here in full. Twenty-five thousand millimetre Aquatexx fabric, the Rapid Knuckle System that locks all five poles in one action, Adaptive Ventilation on six vents to fight condensation, and the blackout pigment that means you can actually sleep past sunrise. The four internal mesh storage pockets and two internal hanging points mean you can get your swim organised properly on a longer stay.

At 150cm of headroom it is generous without being extravagant. The flatter rear design compared to older Tempest models gives you better usable floor space and means it fits into tighter swims than the dimensions might suggest. It comes well equipped - groundsheet, clear window, two Quicksticks and T-pegs all in the oversized NXG carry bag.

Total packed weight is 16.8kg which means this wants a barrow. In return you get a shelter that genuinely handles everything the UK throws at it and then some.