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Trakker Tempest RS 100 Brolly
Trakker Tempest RS Brolly, model 200701
A roomy, weather-ready brolly with clever details, proper ventilation and a seriously solid spec. But it’s not exactly a featherweight bit of kit.
- Internal space measures 140cm high × 250cm wide × 210cm deep.
- Enhanced Aquatexx multi-layer breathable fabric has a 25,000mm hydrostatic head rating.
- Rapid Knuckle System uses a lightweight, strong GRP composite block with black anti-twist poles.
- Supplied with a groundsheet, clear window, two Quicksticks, T-pegs and a heavy-duty NXG carry bag.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Trakker Tempest RS Brolly, model 200701, also commonly listed as the Tempest RS 100 Brolly.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A high-quality, feature-rich shelter that earns its keep for longer sessions, with weight and open-front protection the main compromises.
- Product Quality9.6/10
- Performance9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers wanting a roomy open-front shelter. You get plenty of space for a bedchair, tackle and a bit of breathing room without stepping up to a full-size bivvy.
- Coarse anglers on longer day or overnight sessions. The peak, ventilation, pockets and included groundsheet make it a comfortable base when you’re settled into a swim for a while.
Maybe skip if
- Roaming anglers who move swims regularly. The size and carry weight can become a proper drag when you’re leapfrogging kit around a big venue.
- Anyone needing fully enclosed storm protection. It’s still a brolly-style shelter, so a full overwrap or bivvy will give better all-round cover in nasty weather.
The lowdown
Introducing the Trakker Tempest RS 100 Brolly
A roomy, weather-ready brolly with clever details, proper ventilation and a seriously solid spec. But it’s not exactly a featherweight bit of kit.
- Internal space measures 140cm high × 250cm wide × 210cm deep.
- Enhanced Aquatexx multi-layer breathable fabric has a 25,000mm hydrostatic head rating.
- Rapid Knuckle System uses a lightweight, strong GRP composite block with black anti-twist poles.
- Supplied with a groundsheet, clear window, two Quicksticks, T-pegs and a heavy-duty NXG carry bag.
Quick verdict
A cracking all-round brolly for serious sessions
The Tempest RS Brolly gives you a generous footprint, a built-in peak and proper Aquatexx protection without turning setup into a full-on faff. The ventilation, magnetic rod straps and internal storage are all dead handy when the weather turns or you’re settling in for a longer session.
The catch is the carry weight. Published figures vary, but either way this is not the shelter for a lightweight roving trip. For car-assisted carp sessions, longer coarse stays and anyone wanting a robust home from home, it’s a bob-on choice.
A high-quality, feature-rich shelter that earns its keep for longer sessions, with weight and open-front protection the main compromises.
- Product Quality
- 9.6/10
- Performance
- 9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
Strong materials, a well-equipped frame system and a generous included package give it a properly premium feel.
The built-in peak, ventilation and high hydrostatic head rating make it well suited to changeable UK weather.
A dry, organised base helps you stay focused on the rods, though it won’t directly improve rigs or presentation.
The Rapid Knuckle System and supplied Quicksticks simplify setup, while storage and magnetic rod straps cut down on bank-side faff.
There’s plenty in the package and the shelter is versatile, although its weight and premium positioning may stretch a tighter budget.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Trakker Tempest RS 100 Brolly
The Trakker Tempest RS Brolly is aimed at anglers who want more than a basic umbrella shelter, but don’t fancy lugging a full bivvy system to the swim. It gives you a proper usable footprint, a built-in peak and a cracking level of weather protection. Handy when the forecast looks a bit iffy and you’re still hoping for a screaming take.
Inside, there’s 250cm of width and 210cm of depth, with 140cm of headroom. That’s a generous amount of space for a bedchair, tackle bag and the usual bank-side clutter. You can get settled without having your brew kit wedged under your elbows or your rucksack living in the margins.
The frame uses Trakker’s Rapid Knuckle System, built around a lightweight but strong GRP composite block. That should make the initial setup pretty straightforward once you’ve got the knack. The black anti-twist poles are a nice touch too, helping keep the frame behaving itself rather than having everything rotate when you’re tensioning it up.
The built-in peak is one of those features you’ll appreciate most when the rain starts coming in sideways. It helps throw water away from the front of the shelter and gives you a bit more cover while you’re watching the rods. For an open-front brolly, that extra bit of protection can make a proper difference.
Then there’s the fabric. Enhanced Aquatexx multi-layer breathable material and a 25,000mm hydrostatic head rating put this firmly in serious-weather territory. It’s designed to keep the wet out while helping reduce that clammy, damp feeling inside. That matters on long sessions, especially when the weather can’t make its mind up.
Ventilation comes through the adaptive ventilation system, which is useful when the shelter is zipped up or the air turns warm. You can get a bit of airflow moving without simply opening the whole front and inviting every midgie in the county. It won’t change the weather, obviously, but it should make the inside feel less stuffy.
Trakker has also added two magnetic rod straps. They’re dead handy when you’re setting the shelter up, packing down or dealing with a sudden shower. Rather than balancing rods against a bankstick or laying them in the wet grass, you’ve got a quick temporary home for them. Small detail, but proper useful on the bank.
Storage is better thought through than on a bare-bones brolly. Four internal mesh pockets give you somewhere for alarms, keys, headtorch, phone and other small bits, while two internal hanging points can take a light or a drying item. It all helps stop the usual tackle explosion around your bedchair.
The supplied kit is strong as well. You get the heavy-duty NXG carry bag, groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, two Quicksticks and T-pegs, so there’s no immediate need to start buying loads of extras. The only real sting is the weight: Trakker lists 9.2kg for the shelter and 14kg packed, while one retailer gives lower figures. Either way, this is more car-to-peg than roving-light tackle.
So, who should buy it? If you want a roomy, robust shelter for carp or coarse sessions where comfort matters, the Tempest RS Brolly makes plenty of sense. It’s less appealing if you’re constantly moving swims or counting every gram. For settled sessions, though, it’s a cracking bit of kit with plenty of thoughtful touches.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Internal dimensions
- 140cm high × 250cm wide × 210cm deep
- External dimensions
- 145cm high × 255cm wide × 215cm deep
- Transport size
- 126cm long × 22cm diameter
- Fabric
- Enhanced Aquatexx multi-layer breathable material
- Hydrostatic head
- 25,000mm
- Weight
- Trakker lists 9.2kg shelter weight and 14.0kg packed carry weight; some retailer listings quote lower figures
Specs checked with Trakker, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Roomy, weatherproof and built for staying put
The Tempest RS Brolly sits in that sweet spot between a simple open-front brolly and a full bivvy. You get useful living space, a built-in peak to keep rain off the front and a proper groundsheet when the swim gets a bit soggy.
Its strongest suit is session comfort. There’s room for your bedchair and kit, while the four internal mesh pockets and hanging points keep alarms, headtorches, keys and other bits from disappearing into the mud. It’s the sort of shelter that helps keep the bank tidy when the rods are off.
The main compromise is transport. At around 9.2kg for the shelter according to Trakker, and with a stated packed carry weight of 14kg, it’s substantial. Some retailer listings quote lower figures, so check the exact package and retailer before buying.
Closer look
A brolly with plenty going on
The Tempest RS Brolly is a generous open-front shelter rather than a stripped-back umbrella. The Rapid Knuckle System and GRP composite block form the backbone, while the anti-twist poles help keep setup neat. Its built-in peak gives better cover at the front, especially when rain starts driving across the swim.
The Aquatexx multi-layer breathable fabric is the big weather-protection talking point. With a 25,000mm hydrostatic head, it’s built for proper wet conditions. Adaptive ventilation helps keep air moving, and the clear window gives you a useful way to keep an eye on the water when you’ve got the front buttoned down.
The practical bits are spot on for real bank life. Magnetic rod straps give your rods a temporary perch, while four internal mesh pockets and two hanging points keep small essentials close. Add the groundsheet, Quicksticks, tension strap and T-pegs, and the package feels ready to get on with rather than leaving you chasing extras.
Worth knowing. Weight figures aren’t consistent across listings. Trakker states 9.2kg for the shelter and 14.0kg packed, while a retailer lists 7.45kg and 10.45kg. Check the exact seller’s details before purchase, especially if transport weight matters to you.
Who it suits
Best when you’re settled into a swim
This is a strong choice for carp anglers who drive close to the peg, get comfortable and want room for a bedchair plus tackle. It also suits longer coarse sessions where a sudden shower shouldn’t send you packing. The internal space is generous without the shelter feeling like a massive expedition tent.
The brolly format works nicely when you want quick access to the rods and water. You can sit forward under the peak, keep the kit organised behind you and still have ventilation when conditions are mild. The clear window is particularly handy when you want cover without losing sight of the swim.
It’s less ideal for anglers who move every hour or two. The shelter itself is manageable, but the full packed load, groundsheet and accessories add up. If you’re hopping between pegs with a barrowless loadout, a smaller brolly will feel less of a faff. And if winter storms are your normal scene, look at an overwrap-equipped shelter for fuller enclosure.
FAQs in full
The questions you’ll want answered
Can you use it for an overnight session? Yes. The footprint, peak, ventilation and groundsheet make it well suited to overnight use, provided the swim allows the shelter to be pegged securely and local rules permit it. Use the tension strap and Quicksticks properly when the weather is lively.
Does it have enough storage? For everyday essentials, yes. Four mesh pockets cover the small bits that usually vanish into the dark, and the two hanging points are useful for a light or lightweight accessories. You’ll still want a tackle bag for larger kit, naturally.
Is it quick to pack away? The Rapid Knuckle System is designed to make the frame straightforward to handle, but the shelter’s size and included accessories mean it isn’t a tiny grab-and-go package. Keep the poles clean and dry the fabric before long-term storage, and pack the groundsheet separately if it’s covered in lake-side muck.
Worth knowing. The Tempest RS Brolly is best thought of as a comfortable, weather-ready base for a settled session. It isn’t the lightest option for a mobile angler, and an open-front brolly won’t match a fully enclosed bivvy in the worst sideways rain.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Excellent weather protection from the breathable Aquatexx fabric and 25,000mm hydrostatic head.
- Generous internal footprint for a bedchair, tackle and everyday session kit.
- Built-in peak, ventilation and magnetic rod straps make life on the bank easier.
- Plenty in the package, including groundsheet, clear window, Quicksticks and T-pegs.
Worth knowing
- A fairly hefty shelter to carry, especially once the full packed package is included.
- The open-front brolly layout offers less enclosed protection than a full overwrap bivvy in driving rain.
- Published weight figures vary between manufacturer and retailer listings, so check the box contents and exact listing.
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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 RS Brolly big enough for a bedchair?
Is the Trakker Tempest RS Brolly big enough for a bedchair?
Yes. Its 250cm internal width and 210cm internal depth give you generous room for a bedchair, tackle and essential kit. You can make the space work nicely without cramming everything into the margins.
02What comes with the Tempest RS Brolly?
What comes with the Tempest RS Brolly?
The package includes a heavy-duty NXG carry bag, groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, two Quicksticks and T-pegs. It also has four internal mesh pockets and two internal hanging points built into the shelter.
03Is the Tempest RS Brolly suitable for bad weather?
Is the Tempest RS Brolly suitable for bad weather?
It has a built-in peak, adaptive ventilation and Aquatexx fabric with a 25,000mm hydrostatic head rating, so it’s well equipped for wet conditions. For prolonged sideways rain or full winter exposure, an overwrap-style shelter still gives more complete protection.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking all-round brolly for serious sessions. The strongest reasons to choose it are excellent weather protection from the breathable aquatexx fabric and 25,000mm hydrostatic head. and generous internal footprint for a bedchair, tackle and everyday session kit.; the main trade-off is a fairly hefty shelter to carry, especially once the full packed package is included..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Excellent weather protection from the breathable Aquatexx fabric and 25,000mm hydrostatic head.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers wanting a roomy open-front shelter: You get plenty of space for a bedchair, tackle and a bit of breathing room without stepping up to a full-size bivvy.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “A fairly hefty shelter to carry, especially once the full packed package is included.”
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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