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Shelters · Two-man bivvies · Our take
Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy
Two-bed bivvy
A proper two-man shelter with clever quick-erect design, loads of room and the sort of robust build that makes longer sessions far less of a faff.
- Designed for two bedchairs and two anglers.
- Waterproof 210D fabric with an approximate shelter weight of 13.5kg.
- Approximate dimensions are 375cm wide, 310cm deep and 170cm high.
- Pegs and groundsheet add around 4.5kg; Skull Cap and Inner Capsule are optional extras.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy, not the smaller Tempest models or the separately sold Skull Cap and Inner Capsule.
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A capable, spacious two-man bivvy with strong practical features, balanced against substantial weight and the cost of optional extras.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.4/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Two anglers sharing a swim. There’s enough room for two bedchairs, rods and the everyday kit needed for a proper session.
- Long-session carp and coarse anglers. The generous footprint, waterproof fabric and ventilation make it a comfortable base when you’re staying put.
Maybe skip if
- Mobile day-ticket anglers. It’s a big shelter with a sizeable transport package, so it’s a bit much for quick, roving sessions.
- Solo anglers with limited swim space. You’ll carry and pitch a lot of shelter you may not need, and some pegs simply won’t offer enough room.
The lowdown
Introducing the Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy
A proper two-man shelter with clever quick-erect design, loads of room and the sort of robust build that makes longer sessions far less of a faff.
- Designed for two bedchairs and two anglers.
- Waterproof 210D fabric with an approximate shelter weight of 13.5kg.
- Approximate dimensions are 375cm wide, 310cm deep and 170cm high.
- Pegs and groundsheet add around 4.5kg; Skull Cap and Inner Capsule are optional extras.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy is a cracking option when you need genuine room for two anglers, two bedchairs and all the kit that tends to creep into a longer session. Its quick-erect frame, sturdy hinge block and useful ventilation make it a practical shelter rather than just a big box to sleep in.
It’s a serious lump to carry, especially once the groundsheet and pegs are added, and the extras cost more on top. But if you regularly share a swim, fish long sessions or simply hate feeling boxed in, this is a bob-on shelter with plenty going for it.
A capable, spacious two-man bivvy with strong practical features, balanced against substantial weight and the cost of optional extras.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.4/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The durable 210D fabric, machined aluminium hinge block and tidy frame details point to a robust shelter package.
The quick-erect system, anti-twist poles and ventilation should make a large shelter easier to live with in changing conditions.
It won’t catch fish for you, but extra room keeps you organised and comfortable for longer sessions, helping you stay ready for a bite-time take.
The quick-erect design and supplied tension strap help, although the shelter’s size means pitching still needs a decent swim and a bit of planning.
It offers genuine two-man capacity and useful build features, though the weight and separately sold Skull Cap and Inner Capsule add to the overall spend.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy
The Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy is built for anglers who want to share a swim without sharing every square inch of floor. This is a proper two-man shelter, not a slightly stretched one-man job with two bedchairs wedged in and nowhere left for your brew kit.
Inside, there’s room for two bedchairs and two anglers, which makes a big difference on a longer session. You can get your tackle organised, keep wet kit away from your sleeping bag and still have enough space to move around when a screaming take gets you scrambling for the rods.
The dimensions are substantial: roughly 375cm wide, 310cm deep and 170cm high. That extra width and depth give you a much more civilised base on the bank. You’re not crawling over a mate every time you need a headtorch, unhooking mat or handful of leads.
That size does bring a bit of reality with it, mind. This isn’t the shelter you sling on your back for a quick wander round the lake. The bivvy itself weighs about 13.5kg, while the pegs and groundsheet add around another 4.5kg. Add beds, bags, rods and bait, and the barrow starts earning its keep.
The main attraction is Trakker’s patented quick-erect design. For a shelter this big, anything that cuts down the pitching faff is welcome. The frame uses a machined aluminium hinge block, designed to be strong and fatigue-resistant, so the mechanism has the sort of solid feel you want when the wind starts having a proper go.
There’s also an anti-twist pole system, which helps keep the frame working as it should while you’re getting everything tensioned. It’s a small detail, but small details matter when you’re setting up in drizzle, losing light and trying not to launch a peg into your shin.
The waterproof 210D fabric is made for regular shelter duty. It should give you a dependable barrier from the usual British mix of rain, wind and damp mornings. Twin rear vents help air move through the bivvy too, which is handy for reducing that clammy, steamed-up feeling when two anglers are sharing the space.
Practical touches continue with dual rod straps. They’re dead handy while you’re pitching, sorting the swim or waiting for bite-time, giving your rods a temporary home rather than leaving them balanced against a bucket or laid in the margins.
The Tempest 200 also comes with a tension strap, carry bag and T-pegs, so the core shelter package is ready to get on the bank. You can add the matching Skull Cap or Inner Capsule later if you want extra weather protection, insulation or a more enclosed setup. Just remember those are separate purchases.
Overall, this is a shelter for comfort and capacity rather than minimum weight. If you and a mate regularly fish together, or you like having space for a proper longer stay, it looks a strong and sensible choice. If your style is quick, light and mobile, it’ll feel like bringing a bivvy to a knife fight.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Capacity
- Two bedchairs and two anglers
- Material
- Waterproof, durable 210D fabric
- Approximate dimensions
- 375cm wide × 310cm deep × 170cm high
- Approximate shelter weight
- 13.5kg
- Pegs and groundsheet
- Approximately 4.5kg additional
- Transport size
- Approximately 165cm × 35cm
Specs checked with Trakker, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big draw is proper shared-swim space
The Tempest 200 is aimed squarely at two anglers who want room to fish, sleep and organise their kit without playing tackle Tetris. It’s broad, deep and tall enough to make moving around inside much easier than in a compact one-man bivvy.
The clever frame design keeps setup reasonably straightforward for a shelter of this size. You still need a decent footprint and a bit of room behind you, but the payoff is a comfortable base when the weather turns a bit grim.
Room to settle in
A proper two-man base on the bank
The Tempest 200 is all about usable space. Its broad, deep footprint is designed around two bedchairs, so you can share a swim without turning the inside into a pile of sleeping bags and tackle bags. At approximately 170cm high, it also gives you more headroom than a low-profile shelter.
The quick-erect frame is the star feature. The machined aluminium hinge block is built for strength and fatigue resistance, while the anti-twist pole system helps keep setup controlled. Dual rod straps are useful during pitching, especially when the rods are off and you’re trying to get the bivvy sorted sharpish.
Twin rear vents help with airflow, which matters when two anglers are sleeping inside. The waterproof 210D fabric offers the main weather barrier, while the supplied tension strap and T-pegs help you get the shelter properly pulled into shape.
Worth knowing. The groundsheet and pegs add approximately 4.5kg to the 13.5kg shelter weight. That’s fine on a barrow, but worth bearing in mind if you’re carrying kit any distance.
Pick your shelter wisely
Best when you need space, not stealth
This makes most sense for two anglers sharing a swim on longer carp or coarse sessions. You get somewhere to sleep, sort rigs, dry off and keep spare layers without constantly moving gear out of the way. It’s a much more comfortable proposition than trying to squeeze two people into a compact shelter.
It can also suit a solo angler who wants loads of room, particularly if you’re staying out for several nights. Just be honest about your swim size and transport. A 375cm-wide, 310cm-deep bivvy needs a generous pitch, and the approximately 165cm by 35cm transport size isn’t tiny.
For short, mobile sessions, it’s probably a bit over the top. If you’re stalking the margins, moving between swims or fishing a small venue where space is tight, a lighter shelter will be less faff and easier to live with.
Quick answers
The questions you’ll want answered
Does it include everything for pitching? The core package includes the tension strap, carry bag and T-pegs. You’ll still need to account for the extra weight of the supplied groundsheet and pegs, and any optional accessories you fancy adding.
Can you add more weather protection? Yes. The Tempest 200 Skull Cap and Inner Capsule are compatible, but both are sold separately. They’re worth considering if you fish through colder months or want a more enclosed, insulated setup.
Is it easy to transport? It’s manageable with a barrow, but it isn’t a lightweight shelter. The approximately 13.5kg bivvy weight rises by around 4.5kg once the pegs and groundsheet are included, before you’ve added beds, bags and bait.
Worth knowing. Measure your favourite swims before buying. The Tempest 200’s generous size is its biggest strength, but it needs room to pitch properly and won’t suit every tight or awkward peg.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Genuine two-man space for two bedchairs and plenty of tackle.
- Quick-erect design helps reduce setup faff for a large bivvy.
- Durable waterproof 210D fabric and a strong machined aluminium hinge block.
- Twin rear vents, dual rod straps and an anti-twist pole system add useful bank-side detail.
Worth knowing
- A sizeable carry, especially with the pegs and groundsheet included.
- Needs a generous swim and enough clearance behind the rods.
- Skull Cap and Inner Capsule are sold separately, increasing the overall spend.
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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 Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy suitable for two anglers?
Is the Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy suitable for two anglers?
Yes. It’s designed around two bedchairs and two anglers, with the width and depth to make shared living space much more comfortable.
02Does it come with a Skull Cap or Inner Capsule?
Does it come with a Skull Cap or Inner Capsule?
No. The Tempest 200 Skull Cap and Inner Capsule are compatible accessories, but both are sold separately.
03How heavy is the Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy?
How heavy is the Trakker Tempest 200 Bivvy?
The shelter is approximately 13.5kg. The pegs and groundsheet add around 4.5kg, so the complete carry is noticeably heavier.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are genuine two-man space for two bedchairs and plenty of tackle. and quick-erect design helps reduce setup faff for a large bivvy.; the main trade-off is a sizeable carry, especially with the pegs and groundsheet included..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Genuine two-man space for two bedchairs and plenty of tackle.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Two anglers sharing a swim: There’s enough room for two bedchairs, rods and the everyday kit needed for a proper session.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “A sizeable carry, especially with the pegs and groundsheet included.”
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