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Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy
Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy
Big, bombproof and packed with the useful bits, the Trakker Tempest RS 150 is built for anglers who want serious shelter without turning setup into a full-on faff.
- 150cm-high shelter with a 320cm width and 230cm depth.
- 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx fabric for serious wet-weather protection.
- Rapid Knuckle System uses a lightweight, durable GRP composite frame block for quick assembly.
- Includes groundsheet, clear window, tension strap, Quicksticks, T-pegs and an oversized heavy-duty carry bag.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy, including its supplied groundsheet, clear window, Quicksticks, tension strap and T-pegs.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A premium, spacious shelter with a strong feature set, best suited to anglers who can live with the weight and footprint.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.7/10
- Performance9.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.5/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers doing longer sessions. The roomy interior, standing height, storage pockets and supplied groundsheet make it far easier to stay organised and comfortable.
- Predator anglers with a roomy swim and close barrow access. It provides a proper base for kit-heavy sessions, with useful rod straps and plenty of space around your chair and tackle.
Maybe skip if
- Mobile anglers who leapfrog between swims. At 16.8kg all-in, it’s a lot to shift when you’re trying to travel light and keep the rods moving.
- Anglers fishing tight pegs or narrow margins. The 320cm width and 230cm depth need a decent patch of ground, so check the swim before lugging it down.
The lowdown
Introducing the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy
Big, bombproof and packed with the useful bits, the Trakker Tempest RS 150 is built for anglers who want serious shelter without turning setup into a full-on faff.
- 150cm-high shelter with a 320cm width and 230cm depth.
- 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx fabric for serious wet-weather protection.
- Rapid Knuckle System uses a lightweight, durable GRP composite frame block for quick assembly.
- Includes groundsheet, clear window, tension strap, Quicksticks, T-pegs and an oversized heavy-duty carry bag.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Tempest RS 150 is a cracking big bivvy for longer sessions, rough weather and anglers who want loads of room to spread out. Its 25,000mm Aquatexx fabric, rapid frame system and generous included kit make it feel properly premium.
The catch is the carry weight and pack size. At 16.8kg all-in, it’s not the shelter for a quick roving session or a long walk to a remote swim. If you’re driving close to the peg and value comfort, it’s a bob-on choice.
A premium, spacious shelter with a strong feature set, best suited to anglers who can live with the weight and footprint.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.7/10
- Performance
- 9.4/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.5/10
The high-spec Aquatexx fabric, GRP composite frame block and included hardware point to a properly premium build.
Large dimensions, rapid assembly, ventilation and serious water resistance make it well equipped for demanding sessions.
It won’t catch fish for you, but a comfortable, organised base can help you stay focused through longer bite-time windows.
The Rapid Knuckle System and supplied setup kit reduce faff, although the large size still needs careful positioning.
It’s expensive kit, but the strong fabric and useful extras make the package easier to justify for regular long-session anglers.
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 RS 150 Bivvy
Let’s get straight to it, mate: the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy is not a tiny shelter for a quick evening stomp. This is a proper big’un. With a 320cm width, 230cm depth and 150cm height, it’s built for anglers who want room to spread out when the rods are staying out for a while.
That extra space makes a real difference on a long session. You’ve got room for a bedchair, chair, tackle, clothing and all the other bits that mysteriously multiply once you’re on the bank. You’re not trying to wedge everything into one corner while hunting for a pair of forceps in the dark.
The fabric is a big part of the appeal. Trakker uses a 25,000mm hydrostatic-head multilayer Aquatexx material here, giving the shelter a serious wet-weather specification. When the forecast turns from ‘bit damp’ to proper sideways rain, that’s the sort of protection you want over your head and kit.
The frame uses Trakker’s Rapid Knuckle System, with a lightweight, durable GRP composite frame block. In plain English, the design is aimed at getting a large shelter standing without a load of faff. That matters when you’re setting up in fading light, or when the heavens have opened just as you reach the swim.
You’re also not starting with a bare shell and a shopping list. The package includes a groundsheet, clear window, tension strap, Quicksticks and T-pegs. That’s handy because the useful extras are already covered, rather than leaving you to add them one by one after spending a hefty wedge on the bivvy itself.
The inside has some smart touches too. Four internal storage pockets give you somewhere for keys, headtorch, rig bits, phone and other small tackle that normally ends up under a bedchair. The two magnetic rod straps are dead handy when you want to keep rods controlled while sorting the rest of the swim.
There’s adaptive ventilation as well, designed to help reduce condensation and manage temperature. No shelter magically ignores warm, damp air, of course, but ventilation is one of those features you appreciate when the bivvy is zipped up overnight and the weather is doing its usual UK nonsense.
For predator anglers, the appeal is simple. This gives you a comfortable base for patient sessions around features, margins and likely feeding areas. You can keep bait, tackle and clothing organised inside instead of having everything scattered around the peg. It’s more ‘home from home’ than ‘sit behind a brolly and hope’.
The trade-off is size and weight. The shelter weighs 11.2kg, and the total carry weight rises to 16.8kg. That’s not a deal-breaker if you can get the barrow near the swim, but it’s a proper consideration if you’re hiking across a big venue or planning to move at the drop of a hat.
Then there’s the footprint. Three hundred and twenty centimetres wide is a lot of shelter, and the 230cm depth needs space too. Check the peg first, especially on narrow canals, snaggy margins or swims with awkward trees overhead. Get the room and access right, though, and the Tempest RS 150 looks like a cracking option for anglers who put comfort, weather protection and a tidy setup high on the list.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Height
- 150cm
- Width
- 320cm
- Depth
- 230cm
- Shelter weight
- 11.2kg
- Total carry weight
- 16.8kg
- Fabric and frame
- 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx fabric with lightweight, durable GRP composite frame block
Specs checked with Trakker, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big-shelter angle
This is a serious shelter rather than a bare-bones bivvy. You get proper standing height, a wide footprint, useful internal storage and the bits needed to get set up securely from the off.
For predator anglers, it gives you a much more comfortable base around a feature, margin or overnight swim. Just remember that its size needs a decent peg, and the full carry weight is a factor when you’re moving light.
Closer look
A large shelter with the useful kit already covered
The Tempest RS 150 is all about usable space. At 320cm wide, 230cm deep and 150cm high, it gives you proper room to organise a longer session rather than piling kit into every spare corner. The 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx fabric is the headline weather-protection feature, while the GRP composite Rapid Knuckle System is designed to keep assembly quick for such a large shelter.
The supplied kit makes the package feel more complete. You get the groundsheet, clear window, tension strap, Quicksticks and T-pegs, plus an oversized heavy-duty carry bag. Inside, four storage pockets and two magnetic rod straps help keep the everyday bits under control. Adaptive ventilation is intended to reduce condensation and help manage the temperature inside.
Worth knowing. The headline 11.2kg shelter weight isn’t the whole load. With the supplied carry kit, the total carry weight is 16.8kg. That’s fine for a barrow-friendly venue, but a fair old lump if you’re carrying it a long way.
Who it suits
Best for comfort-led, longer sessions
This is aimed at anglers who’d rather have too much room than spend a session playing tackle Tetris. It suits longer stays where a chair, bedchair, clothing, bait and tackle all need a sensible home. The height also makes getting changed and sorting gear less of a crouched-up faff.
Predator anglers can make good use of it around a settled swim, particularly when there’s plenty of space behind the rods and a barrow can get close. Keep your active kit organised in the internal pockets, use the magnetic straps to control the rods while you’re moving around, and let the shelter do the comfort work.
It’s less convincing for highly mobile fishing. If your plan is to walk miles, fish light and move every couple of hours, the total weight and sizeable footprint will soon feel like a chore. It also needs a decent peg, so narrow or cramped swims may be a non-starter.
FAQs in full
The questions you’ll want answered before buying
Is it genuinely quick to put up? The Rapid Knuckle System is designed for fast assembly, which is exactly what you want from a shelter this size. You’ll still need to peg and tension it properly, especially in lively weather, but the frame design avoids turning setup into a full-scale wrestling match.
Does it offer enough weather protection? The 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx fabric gives the Tempest RS 150 a serious wet-weather specification. Add the groundsheet, tension strap and T-pegs, and you’ve got the ingredients for a secure, weather-ready setup. Good pitching still matters, mind.
Is the size a benefit or a pain? That depends on your fishing. The generous dimensions are brilliant for comfort and organisation, but they demand a roomy swim. Measure twice, check overhead branches and think about barrow access before you commit to the peg.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Huge amount of usable room for longer sessions and bulky kit.
- High-spec 25,000mm Aquatexx fabric gives strong protection when the weather turns grim.
- Rapid Knuckle System keeps assembly quick and straightforward for a shelter of this size.
- Loads of useful extras are included, including a groundsheet, Quicksticks and clear window.
- Four internal storage pockets and two magnetic rod straps keep everyday bits tidy.
Worth knowing
- The 16.8kg total carry weight is hefty if you’re barrowing a long way or moving between swims.
- Its 320cm by 230cm footprint needs a roomy, fairly level swim.
- High-end pricing won’t suit anglers looking for a basic shelter on a tight budget.
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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.
01How big is the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy?
How big is the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy?
It measures 320cm wide by 230cm deep, with a height of 150cm. That’s a properly roomy footprint, so check your swim has enough space before setting up.
02What does the Trakker Tempest RS 150 weigh?
What does the Trakker Tempest RS 150 weigh?
The shelter itself weighs 11.2kg, while the total carry weight is 16.8kg. The all-in figure is the one to keep in mind when planning barrow loads and longer walks.
03What comes with the Tempest RS 150?
What comes with the Tempest RS 150?
You get a groundsheet, clear window, tension strap, Quicksticks, T-pegs and an oversized heavy-duty carry bag. It also has four internal storage pockets and two magnetic rod straps built in.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are huge amount of usable room for longer sessions and bulky kit. and high-spec 25,000mm aquatexx fabric gives strong protection when the weather turns grim.; the main trade-off is the 16.8kg total carry weight is hefty if you’re barrowing a long way or moving between swims..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Huge amount of usable room for longer sessions and bulky kit.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers doing longer sessions: The roomy interior, standing height, storage pockets and supplied groundsheet make it far easier to stay organised and comfortable.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 16.8kg total carry weight is hefty if you’re barrowing a long way or moving between swims.”
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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