If you’re looking for the ultimate shelter for carp fishing, the Trakker Tempest 100T Brolly is the perfect choice.
This ultra-lightweight shelter packs down to a small size but still offers generous headroom and plenty of space. It comes with a super-strong advanced GRP composite block that makes it easy to set up and take down.
Plus, you can tailor it to your own needs with optional extras like an infill panel, groundsheet, skull cap, and mosquito panel.
It also features twin rear vents for air circulation and twin straps to secure your rods when not in use. Everything comes in a tension strap compression carry bag, along with a selection of T-pegs.
A top brolly that is comfortable to sleep in, and fish from.
Trakker Tempest 100T Brolly Dimensions
Which Bivvy: Initial Thoughts
My initial thoughts on the Trakker Tempest 100T Brolly are overwhelmingly positive.
The revolutionary patented design is ultra-strong, easy to use and incredibly quick to assemble – it only takes a few minutes to put this shelter together. The advanced GRP composite block ensures that the brolly is lightweight, super-strong and fatigue resistant, and I love how it packs down to a much smaller size for easy transport.
I found the increased headroom and dual rod straps make it ideal for carp angling, and the anti-twist pole system ensures that it won’t collapse in strong winds. The 210D polyester material is durable and robust, making this brolly a great long-term investment.
The supplied tension strap carry bag and T-pegs make it easy to transport and set up, and the optional add-ons (Tempest Brolly 100T Full Infill Panel, Tempest Brolly 100T Insect Panel and Tempest Brolly 100T Skull Cap Wrap) allow you to customise your shelter depending on the weather conditions, or time of year.
All-in-all, the Trakker Tempest 100T Brolly is an excellent choice for carp anglers looking for a reliable, high-quality brolly!
On The Bank
I haven’t tried out a brolly for a while, so I was quite excited to take a look at the Trakker Tempest 100T Brolly!
With Trakker stating the ‘T’ stands for tall, I would assume this was a decent height, so a quick look at the specs shows an impressive 1.5m, which I’ve found is pretty decent for a brolly.
For comparison:
| Brolly | Height |
|---|---|
| Trakker Tempest 100T | 150cm |
| Fox R-Series Brolly | 128cm |
| Wychwood Tactical Brolly | 120cm |
| Fox Easy Brolly | 120cm |
| Avid Carp HQ Dual Layer Brolly | 140cm |
| JRC Rova Oval Brolly | 135cm |
This increased head height offers a much better view of the lake. Anyway, as with most Trakker shelters, I had the brolly setup quickly (loved the anti-twist poles) due to the improved block design. You simply pick it up, fan it out and pull it down on the support pole to lock everything into place.
Next, I’ll take you through the key features and my impressions.
It looks very spacious, but I would suggest that the way the rear is shaped means that I would place larger tackle bags to the back, and keep your bedchair closer to the front to maximise space.
Two large rear vents can be rolled back to reveal mozzi mesh panels. These keep the air flowing and ventilation seemed good through the night. There wasn’t much condensation by the morning, which is always a good sign!
During the day, I like to let my shelter air out, so I unrolled both vents and enjoyed the views these provided.
Standard features these days include two-rod straps to support rods not inaction, or changing rigs.
Overall, one of the best brollies I have had the pleasure of using. Being a tall chap, I appreciated the extra headroom this shelter provided.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ultra quick setup
- Plenty of height
- Good airflow
- Improved centre block
Cons
- Can become pricey with all the add ons
- No groundsheet included
Features & Specifications
- Revolutionary patented design
- 10,000mm HH rating
- Ultra-strong, easy to use and ultra-quick to assemble
- Advanced GRP composite block
- Incredibly light with small pack downsize
- Increased headroom
- Twin vents at the rear
- Dual rod straps
- Anti-twist pole system
- Supplied with tension strap carry bag and T-pegs
- Compatible groundsheet, skull cap and mosquito panel available separately
- Material: 210D Polyester
- Dimensions: 150H x 260D x 240W cm
- Packdown: 120cm x 20cm
- Weight: 6.1kg
Video Analysis
Trakker Tempest 100T Brolly Extras
There are a few extras available that include an infill panel, groundsheet, skull cap and insect panel to offer a full brolly system setup so you can use it throughout the year.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy The Trakker Tempest 100T?
There is no question about this brolly – I can highly recommend it, although if you wanted the full brolly system (infill panel, skull cap, groundsheet and mosquito panel) then this will become expensive!
With great features, particularly the extra head space and how easy and quick it is to setup, the Trakker Tempest 100T is an outstanding carp fishing brolly that won’t let you down.
Which Bivvy Rating: 9/10