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Fox R-Series XL Bedchair
Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL (CBC056)
The Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL is a wide, flat-folding sleep platform for anglers who want a better night’s kip without feeling boxed in. It’s big, comfy and built for regular sessions, though the weight and packed size need a bit of thought.
- XL dimensions are listed at 220 x 100 x 40cm, with another retailer listing 223 x 101 x 40cm.
- Height adjusts from 40–50cm, helping you level the bed on uneven ground and match your bivvy.
- The frame folds flat, with double hinges allowing a sleeping bag to stay inside when packed away.
- It weighs 14.6kg and folds to roughly 100 x 100 x 30cm, so transport needs planning.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL, the XL model in Fox’s R-Series Camo range. The product is sometimes shortened to “Fox R-Series XL Bedchair”, but CBC056 identifies the R3 Camo XL version.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A spacious, comfort-first bedchair with a few chunky transport compromises.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.1/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.4/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Taller or broader anglers. The XL length and width give you room to stretch out, turn over and get properly comfortable.
- Anglers fishing longer sessions. The supportive mattress, flat profile and folding hinges make it a strong choice when sleep quality matters.
Maybe skip if
- Mobile anglers carrying minimal kit. The 14.6kg weight and bulky folded shape add a fair bit of barrow and car faff.
- Anglers with compact bivvies or small cars. You’ll want to check the internal shelter space and boot dimensions before committing.
The lowdown
Introducing the Fox R-Series XL Bedchair
The Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL is a wide, flat-folding sleep platform for anglers who want a better night’s kip without feeling boxed in. It’s big, comfy and built for regular sessions, though the weight and packed size need a bit of thought.
- XL dimensions are listed at 220 x 100 x 40cm, with another retailer listing 223 x 101 x 40cm.
- Height adjusts from 40–50cm, helping you level the bed on uneven ground and match your bivvy.
- The frame folds flat, with double hinges allowing a sleeping bag to stay inside when packed away.
- It weighs 14.6kg and folds to roughly 100 x 100 x 30cm, so transport needs planning.
Quick verdict
Verdict
If you’re fed up with narrow bedchairs, the R3 Camo XL gives you proper wriggle room, a genuinely flat sleeping position and a nicely supported mattress. The cam-free frame also makes the full width usable, which is a big plus when you’re trying to get comfy at bite-time.
It’s not a lightweight bit of kit, and the folded footprint is chunky. But for longer carp-style sessions, bigger anglers or anyone who values sleep over shaving every gram from the barrow, it’s a cracking choice. More hotel bed than emergency kip, mate.
A spacious, comfort-first bedchair with a few chunky transport compromises.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.1/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.4/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
The supportive padded mattress, sturdy multi-leg layout and practical folding details make it feel properly thought through.
The flat profile, adjustable height and swivelling mud feet should perform well across typical bivvy swims.
Better sleep can keep you sharper through long sessions, although the bulky frame won’t help anglers who move swims constantly.
Adjustable legs and double hinges are user-friendly, though the size and weight make carrying and storage less simple.
For anglers who genuinely need an XL bedchair, the comfort-focused design offers strong value in its class.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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Fox R-Series XL Bedchair (this one)
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Fox R-Series XL Bedchair
A bad night’s sleep can turn even a cracking session into a proper slog. You’re sat there at first light with a brew in hand, rods clipped up and the fish finally on the munch — but your back feels like it’s been folded into a spod bucket. That’s where a big, supportive bedchair earns its keep. The Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL is built for anglers who want space, comfort and a more bed-like setup in the bivvy.
This is the XL model from Fox’s R-Series Camo range, product code CBC056. It’s a broad, long platform rather than a lightweight perch for the odd overnight. The listed dimensions are around 220cm long by 100cm wide, with another retailer giving 223 x 101cm. Either way, the message is clear: there’s proper room to stretch out, rather than just enough space to lie still and hope the alarms don’t go off.
The cam-free design is a big part of the appeal. On some bedchairs, the hinge or adjustment hardware nicks usable width at the edges, which can make the mattress feel narrower than the headline measurement suggests. Here, the sleeping area is designed to run properly from side to side. That’s handy if you’re a bigger angler, a restless sleeper or someone who likes to roll onto their side without meeting a metal frame.
Comfort is built around a fleece-lined, padded mattress with full lumbar support. There’s extra padding at the head end too, which should help when you’re using a fairly lofty pillow or sleeping bag. The fold-flat profile is intended to keep the sleeping surface flatter and more consistent, so you’re not trying to kip across a pronounced dip in the middle. For a full night between bite-times, that’s a much better starting point.
The height adjusts from 40 to 50cm, giving you useful flexibility when the swim is less than billiard-table flat. Six adjustable legs spread the support across the frame, while the large swivelling mud feet help stop the legs disappearing into soft ground. You’ll still want to level it sensibly — no bedchair can perform miracles on a bank that looks like a ploughed field — but the setup is suitably practical.
There’s a nice bit of session-friendly thinking in the folding system. The double hinges let you fold the bedchair with a sleeping bag left inside, which can save a load of faff when the weather turns and you’re packing down in the dark. Side straps help keep the whole thing compact once it’s folded. It’s not magic, but those small details make a difference when the rods are off and you want to get moving.
The trade-off is size and weight. At 14.6kg, this is a serious lump of kit, and the folded dimensions of roughly 100 x 100 x 30cm won’t vanish into a tiny car boot. It’ll make most sense on a barrow-led session where comfort is the priority. If you’re walking miles to a remote swim with minimal tackle, you may find the extra bulk a bit naff before you’ve even got the bivvy up.
Overall, the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL is aimed at anglers who’d rather carry a bigger bedchair than lose sleep on a narrow one. It looks especially suited to longer carp-style trips, winter fishing and anyone who needs a bit more width. It’s not the pick for a stripped-back, fast-and-light approach, but if your swim has room and you want a proper kip, this is a very capable bit of kit.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- CBC056
- Overall size
- Approximately 220–223cm long x 100–101cm wide x 40cm high
- Adjustable height
- 40–50cm
- Folded size
- 100 x 100 x 30cm
- Weight
- 14.6kg
- Materials
- 100% polyester outer fabric with polyurethane padding
Specs checked with Fox, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big-bed angle
The main story here is space. At roughly 220–223cm long and around 100–101cm wide, the R3 Camo XL gives you noticeably more room than a standard bedchair. That extra width is useful when you turn over, layer up in winter or simply don’t fancy sleeping like a bivvy-bound sardine.
The flat-folding frame and cam-free design are especially handy. You get a broad, usable sleeping surface from edge to edge, while the lumbar support and extra head-end padding aim to keep your back and neck happier through a full night. It’s a comfort-first setup rather than a stripped-back mobile option.
What you’re buying
A wide, supportive platform built around sleep
The R3 Camo XL gives you a broad sleeping surface, with the cam-free frame helping make that width genuinely usable. The fleece-lined mattress is padded and includes full lumbar support, while extra padding at the head end adds a little more comfort where you’ll notice it most. The fold-flat profile is the important bit here: it’s designed to avoid the awkward dips and raised sections that can make a bedchair feel more like camping furniture than a proper bed.
Six adjustable legs let you set the bed from 40 to 50cm high. The large swivelling mud feet are useful on softer ground, and the extra legs spread the load nicely across the frame. Once the session’s done, double hinges let you fold the bedchair with a sleeping bag inside, while side straps keep the package under control. That’s dead handy for a wet-weather pack-down, when nobody wants extra faff.
Worth knowing. Retailer dimensions vary slightly, with listings around 220–223cm long and 100–101cm wide. Treat it as a genuinely large XL bedchair and check your bivvy’s internal width before buying. The folded size is roughly 100 x 100 x 30cm, so measure the car boot and barrow space too.
Match it to your fishing
Best for comfort-led sessions
This is a strong fit for taller or broader anglers who find standard bedchairs a bit restrictive. The extra length gives you room to stretch out, while the width means you can turn over without feeling hemmed in. It also makes sense for anyone doing longer sessions, where a decent night’s sleep can be the difference between staying sharp for a morning bite and feeling absolutely cream-crackered.
The bedchair works best when you’re using a barrow and have a roomy bivvy. It’s not the first choice for short day-ticket visits, stalking missions or swims where every centimetre of shelter space counts. At 14.6kg, it asks you to prioritise comfort over a minimal loadout. That’s fair enough — just don’t pretend it’s a featherweight bit of kit.
Worth knowing. Before heading off, check the leg heights and get the bed level rather than simply setting every leg to the same position. On a sloping swim, a few minutes of adjustment can make the difference between a flat, comfy night and constantly sliding towards the bivvy door.
The useful stuff
Quick answers before you buy
Does it suit winter fishing? Yes, especially if you carry a bulky sleeping bag and extra layers. The XL width gives you space for that winter kit, and the supportive mattress should be more comfortable over a long cold night. Just remember that the bigger frame takes up more room inside the shelter.
Is the folded sleeping bag feature useful? Very much so. Being able to leave the bag inside the bedchair means one less job during pack-down. Keep the bundle secured with the side straps and avoid forcing it if your sleeping bag is particularly thick; the idea is to reduce faff, not turn the hinges into a wrestling match.
Is the weight a deal-breaker? That depends on your fishing. Fourteen-point-six kilos is heavy if you’re lugging kit a long way by hand. On a barrow, especially for a multi-night session, the comfort and room can easily justify it. For a mobile coarse angler or match-style setup, though, a lighter chair or bedchair may be the saner shout.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Properly spacious XL sleeping area with no cams stealing usable width.
- Flat-folding design, full lumbar support and extra padding around the head end.
- Six adjustable legs with swivelling mud feet give useful stability on soft or uneven banks.
- Double hinges can save faff by letting you fold it with a sleeping bag inside.
Worth knowing
- At 14.6kg, it’s a heavy lump compared with more compact bedchairs.
- The folded 100 x 100cm footprint can be awkward in smaller cars or busy barrows.
- The XL size may be overkill if you fish short sessions or have a tight bivvy.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Is the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL actually flat when folded?
Is the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL actually flat when folded?
Yes. Its fold-flat design is aimed at improving sleeping comfort, and the double hinges allow a sleeping bag to remain inside while you pack the bedchair away.
02How high is the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL?
How high is the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL?
The legs adjust from 40 to 50cm. That gives you some useful levelling range when the swim is a bit lumpy or the ground slopes away.
03Will the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL fit in any bivvy?
Will the Fox R3 Camo Bedchair XL fit in any bivvy?
Not necessarily. It’s around 100–101cm wide, so check your bivvy’s inner width, especially around the head and foot areas. The extra room is bob on when it fits, but can be a squeeze in compact shelters.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are properly spacious xl sleeping area with no cams stealing usable width. and flat-folding design, full lumbar support and extra padding around the head end.; the main trade-off is at 14.6kg, it’s a heavy lump compared with more compact bedchairs..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Properly spacious XL sleeping area with no cams stealing usable width.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Taller or broader anglers: The XL length and width give you room to stretch out, turn over and get properly comfortable.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At 14.6kg, it’s a heavy lump compared with more compact bedchairs.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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