Trakker Tempest RS 200 Bivvy

If the RS 100 is the benchmark one-man quick-erect, the RS 200 is the benchmark two-man.

Everything that makes the RS range special– the Rapid Knuckle System, Aquatexx fabric with 25,000mm hydrostatic head, blackout pigment, Adaptive Ventilation – is here in a shelter that measures 390cm wide and 295cm deep. That is a serious amount of space by any standard.

The five-pole Rapid Knuckle System means both anglers can be under cover in genuinely under a minute, which matters more than people think when a storm rolls in at 2am.

The six Adaptive Ventilation vents – four at the rear, two at the front – handle condensation better than any other quick-erect we have tested, and on warm nights the rear vents can be pegged fully open with Cool Guys to drop the internal temperature noticeably.

The flatter rear design compared to earlier Tempest models is a genuine improvement. It maximises internal storage space and makes the RS 200 easier to fit into tighter swims than you would expect from a shelter this wide. The 175cm of headroom means most anglers can stand up properly inside which is a small thing that makes a big difference on a long session.

At 13.8kg bivvy-only and 20.2kg total with pegs, Quicksticks and carry bag, you need a barrow. But if you have a barrow, there is very little left to want!