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Trakker RLX 8 Leg Bed
8 leg, standard width (a 6 leg standard and an 8 leg Wide version are also sold)
Trakker's RLX 8 Leg Bed pairs 50mm high-density foam with eight adjustable legs for a stable, completely flat sleeping platform. Here's what the maker says it does and who it's actually for.
- 50mm high-density foam with a waffle knit microfleece centre panel
- 8 adjustable legs with rotating mud feet for load distribution
- Full length adjustable lumbar support
- Double-hinge design keeps a sleeping bag attached when folded
- Approx. 205cm (L) x 90cm (W), leg adjustment 42-57cm
- Weighs approximately 13.95kg, maximum load 130kg under normal usage
Make sure it’s the right one. Trakker sell the RLX range as a 6 Leg Bed, this 8 Leg Bed and an 8 Leg Wide Camo Bed System, plus matching RLX chairs. This review covers the 8 Leg standard-width bed; the Wide version has different dimensions and a higher price, so double-check which listing you're looking at.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A sturdy, flat eight-leg bedchair built for stability on tricky ground, at the cost of some extra weight.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching3.3/10
- Ease of Use7.7/10
- Value for Money7.7/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers fishing soft, uneven or sloping swims. Eight adjustable legs with rotating mud feet are built specifically to spread load on tricky ground.
- Anglers who already barrow their gear in. The weight isn't an issue if you're not carrying it far by hand.
- Session anglers who want a genuinely flat sleeping surface. The foam and leg set-up are designed around a completely flat profile rather than a sprung or curved one.
Maybe skip if
- Minimalist anglers who travel light. At nearly 14kg, this isn't kit you want to carry any distance by hand.
- Bigger-built anglers. The standard width may feel snug; Trakker's Wide version is worth comparing instead.
The lowdown
Introducing the Trakker RLX 8 Leg Bed
Trakker's RLX 8 Leg Bed pairs 50mm high-density foam with eight adjustable legs for a stable, completely flat sleeping platform. Here's what the maker says it does and who it's actually for.
- 50mm high-density foam with a waffle knit microfleece centre panel
- 8 adjustable legs with rotating mud feet for load distribution
- Full length adjustable lumbar support
- Double-hinge design keeps a sleeping bag attached when folded
- Approx. 205cm (L) x 90cm (W), leg adjustment 42-57cm
Quick verdict
A sturdy, flat bedchair built around load spreading
The RLX 8 Leg Bed's main selling point is right there in the name: eight adjustable legs with rotating mud feet, built to spread your weight more evenly across the frame than a typical 4 or 6 leg bedchair would. On paper, that should translate into a steadier, more stable platform on softer or uneven ground, which matters a lot when you're trying to get a proper night's sleep on the bank.
It isn't trying to be the lightest bedchair on the market, at just under 14kg before bedding, but it reads as a genuinely practical, no-nonsense option for anglers who prioritise a flat, supported sleeping surface over shaving off every spare gram.
A sturdy, flat eight-leg bedchair built for stability on tricky ground, at the cost of some extra weight.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 3.3/10
- Ease of Use
- 7.7/10
- Value for Money
- 7.7/10
50mm high-density foam, adjustable lumbar support and a sturdy double-hinge frame all point to solid build quality.
Eight adjustable legs with rotating mud feet are specifically designed to spread load and keep a flat profile on uneven ground.
It's a bedchair, not terminal tackle, but a genuinely restful night does make for a sharper angler the next day.
Quick to unclip and unfold, though eight legs is more to set up than a simpler 4 leg frame.
A sensible mid-range price for the extra stability and comfort features on offer.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Trakker RLX 8 Leg Bed
Let's talk bedchairs, because a rough night on the bank can ruin even the best session before a single rod's gone off. Trakker's RLX 8 Leg Bed is one of the more grounded options in their range, built around a simple idea: eight adjustable legs with rotating mud feet, designed to spread your weight evenly and keep the whole frame stable, even when the ground underneath isn't doing you any favours.
This review covers the standard-width 8 Leg Bed. Trakker also sell a cheaper 6 Leg version with the same basic layout, and an 8 Leg Wide Camo Bed System that's bigger, heavier and pricier again. It's genuinely worth checking which listing you're looking at before you order, since the differences in weight and width between them are real, not just marketing.
Who's this actually built for? Based on the spec, it reads as a sensible choice for anglers who regularly find themselves on soft, sloping or uneven pitches, where a standard 4 or 6 leg bedchair can rock or sink unevenly. The extra pair of legs is specifically there to tackle that problem, rather than being added just for the sake of it.
We've all set up on a swim that looked flat from a distance, only to discover a dip or a soft patch the moment the bed's legs go in. That's precisely the scenario Trakker are addressing here. More legs and rotating mud feet mean more points of contact distributing your weight, so instead of two or three legs doing all the work and sinking in, the load gets shared out across the whole frame.
Looking at what Trakker list for the build, the 50mm high-density foam mattress sits inside a waffle knit microfleece centre panel, which should offer a decent balance of firmness and comfort, with a tougher outer perimeter built to handle regular bankside wear. Full length adjustable lumbar support lets you tailor the firmness a bit further to your own preference, rather than being stuck with one fixed setting.
The double-hinge design is one of the more practical touches on paper. Trakker say it lets your sleeping bag stay attached to the bed even when it's folded up, which should save you the hassle of reattaching bedding every time you break camp, move swims, or simply pack down at the end of a session. Combined with the two side securing straps for extra compression, it's clearly been designed with actual day-to-day use in mind, not just the initial unboxing.
None of this comes without a weight penalty, though. At approximately 13.95kg before you've added a sleeping bag and pillow, this isn't a bedchair you'll want to carry any real distance by hand. If your usual swim involves a proper walk from the car park, you'll want a barrow sorted, or the comfort on offer here starts to feel like more hassle than it's worth.
So, does the RLX 8 Leg Bed earn its place on the bank? Based on Trakker's own specs, it reads like a genuinely practical, no-nonsense bedchair built around real stability benefits rather than flashy extras. In the rest of this review, we'll compare it against the 6 Leg and Wide versions, work through who it suits best, and run through a checklist to help you decide if it's the right bed for your next session.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Dimensions
- Approx. 205cm (L) x 90cm (W)
- From the maker
- Leg adjustment
- 42-57cm
- From the maker
- Weight
- Approx. 13.95kg
- From the maker
- Maximum load
- 130kg under normal usage
- From the maker
- Mattress
- 50mm high-density foam, waffle knit microfleece centre, robust outer perimeter
- From the maker
- Legs
- 8 adjustable legs with rotating mud feet
- From the maker
- Outer material
- 100% polyester, bespoke camo finish
- From the maker
- Compatibility
- Works with other Trakker sleeping bag models and the NXG Roll-up Bed Bag
- From the maker
Specs checked with Trakker, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Eight legs, one flat profile
Trakker's pitch is a completely flat profile for a proper night's sleep, and the eight-leg layout combined with rotating mud feet is the mechanism for getting there on uneven or soft bankside pitches. More legs generally means more contact points, which should help avoid the rocking or sinking you can get from a bedchair with fewer, more heavily loaded legs.
The double-hinge design is the other notable detail: Trakker say it allows a sleeping bag to stay attached to the bed even when it's folded up, which should save you faffing about reattaching bedding every time you break camp or move swims.
What you're actually buying
A flat profile built around eight legs
Trakker's RLX 8 Leg Bed is built around a simple idea: more legs, more evenly spread load, and a completely flat sleeping profile regardless of what the bank underneath you is doing. The 50mm high-density foam mattress sits inside a waffle knit microfleece centre panel, with a tougher outer perimeter designed to take the day-to-day wear of bankside use.
- Mattress
- 50mm high-density foam, microfleece centre
- Legs
- 8, adjustable, rotating mud feet
- Dimensions
- Approx. 205 x 90cm
- Weight
- Approx. 13.95kg
Worth checking before you buy. Trakker also sell a 6 Leg Bed and an 8 Leg Wide Camo Bed System under the same RLX name. Make sure the listing you're looking at matches the leg count and width you actually want.
On the bank
Unclip, unfold, and the sleeping bag stays put
Trakker describe the bed as super-quick to use: simply unclip and unfold. The double-hinge technology is the detail that stands out here, since it's designed to let a sleeping bag stay attached to the bed even when it's folded away, which should cut down the faff of constantly reattaching bedding between moves.
| Feature | RLX 6 Leg | RLX 8 Leg | RLX 8 Wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Relative weight | Lightest | Mid | Heaviest |
| Width | Standard | Standard | Wide |
Two side securing straps let you compress the bed further when it's not in use, which Trakker say makes it as compact as possible for transport, whether that's in the car boot or strapped to a barrow.
Before you order
Getting the right bed for your pitch
Four things to check first
Great if you’re…
- Anglers fishing soft or sloping swims regularly. The eight-leg design is built specifically to spread load on tricky ground.
Maybe skip if you’re…
- Run-and-gun anglers who travel light. The weight makes this a barrow or car-access bedchair rather than a carry-in one.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Eight-leg layout with rotating mud feet is built to spread load and stay stable on soft or uneven ground
- 50mm high-density foam with a microfleece centre for a firm, supportive sleeping surface
- Double-hinge design keeps a sleeping bag attached when the bed is folded away
- Full length adjustable lumbar support for tailored comfort
- Side straps compress the bed for more compact storage and transport
Worth knowing
- At just under 14kg, it's noticeably heavier than a basic 4 leg bedchair
- A standard-width bed, so bigger anglers may want to check the Wide version instead
- More legs means more moving parts to set up and fold away than a simpler frame
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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.
01What's the difference between the 6 Leg and 8 Leg versions?
The 8 Leg adds two extra legs for load spreading on tougher ground, at a bit more weight and cost.
What's the difference between the 6 Leg and 8 Leg versions?
The 8 Leg adds two extra legs for load spreading on tougher ground, at a bit more weight and cost.
Both share the same basic RLX design and foam mattress, but the 8 Leg Bed adds two extra adjustable legs with rotating mud feet, aimed at anglers who regularly fish soft or uneven pitches and want the extra stability that comes with more points of contact.
02Should I get the Wide version instead?
Only if you need the extra width, since it adds weight and cost.
Should I get the Wide version instead?
Only if you need the extra width, since it adds weight and cost.
Trakker also sell an 8 Leg Wide Camo Bed System, which is a noticeably wider, heavier and pricier option. The standard 8 Leg Bed reviewed here suits most anglers; the Wide is worth it mainly if you're a bigger build or just prefer more room.
03Will my existing sleeping bag fit the double-hinge design?
Trakker say it's compatible with other Trakker sleeping bag models.
Will my existing sleeping bag fit the double-hinge design?
Trakker say it's compatible with other Trakker sleeping bag models.
Trakker list the bed as compatible with other Trakker sleeping bag models and their NXG Roll-up Bed Bag. If you're using a sleeping bag from a different brand, it's worth checking fit and attachment points before relying on the double-hinge fold-up feature.
04Does it really need eight legs?
Not always, but it helps on soft or sloping ground.
Does it really need eight legs?
Not always, but it helps on soft or sloping ground.
On firm, flat swims, fewer legs can manage fine. The extra pair on this model is specifically aimed at distributing load better on softer or less even pitches, which is where the benefit of eight legs over four or six becomes most noticeable.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a sturdy, flat bedchair built around load spreading. The strongest reasons to choose it are eight-leg layout with rotating mud feet is built to spread load and stay stable on soft or uneven ground and 50mm high-density foam with a microfleece centre for a firm, supportive sleeping surface; the main trade-off is at just under 14kg, it's noticeably heavier than a basic 4 leg bedchair.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Eight-leg layout with rotating mud feet is built to spread load and stay stable on soft or uneven ground”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers fishing soft, uneven or sloping swims: Eight adjustable legs with rotating mud feet are built specifically to spread load on tricky ground.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “At just under 14kg, it's noticeably heavier than a basic 4 leg bedchair”
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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