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Trakker Tempest RS 200 Bivvy
Trakker Tempest RS 200 Bivvy
Big, dark, quick to build and loaded with the right details, the Tempest RS 200 is a high-end bivvy aimed at anglers who want room to settle in properly.
- Two-person bivvy with 25000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx material.
- Black-out pigment helps reduce light and heat ingress.
- Supplied with groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, Quick Sticks and T-pegs.
- Bivvy weight is 13.8kg; total packed weight is 20.2kg including accessories and carry bag.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Trakker Tempest RS 200 Bivvy, the two-person Aquatexx shelter with Rapid Knuckle System, supplied Quick Sticks, groundsheet and accessories.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A high-end, properly roomy two-man bivvy with a strong material spec and useful included kit. The weight and size stop it being an every-session choice for mobile anglers.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.7/10
- Performance9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.5/10
- Ease of Use9.1/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Two anglers sharing a shelter. The wide, deep footprint gives you proper room for two bedchairs, kit and the inevitable pile of session luggage.
- Long-session carp and predator anglers. The blackout material, storage, rod straps and included groundsheet all make more sense when you’re living out of the bivvy for a while.
Maybe skip if
- Mobile day-session anglers. The 20.2kg packed weight and sizeable footprint are a bit much when you’re constantly moving between swims.
- Solo anglers after a compact shelter. You’ll be carrying and pitching a two-man bivvy when a smaller one-man option would be less faff and easier on tight pegs.
The lowdown
Introducing the Trakker Tempest RS 200 Bivvy
Big, dark, quick to build and loaded with the right details, the Tempest RS 200 is a high-end bivvy aimed at anglers who want room to settle in properly.
- Two-person bivvy with 25000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx material.
- Black-out pigment helps reduce light and heat ingress.
- Supplied with groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, Quick Sticks and T-pegs.
- Bivvy weight is 13.8kg; total packed weight is 20.2kg including accessories and carry bag.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The Tempest RS 200 is a big, serious bivvy for two anglers, with cracking internal space, a useful blackout finish and a rapid frame system that keeps the faff down.
It’s a high-value shelter rather than a lightweight day-session option. If you regularly fish long sessions, share a bivvy or simply want room to spread out, it looks a proper bit of kit. Just remember that the full carry weight is a chunky 20.2kg.
A high-end, properly roomy two-man bivvy with a strong material spec and useful included kit. The weight and size stop it being an every-session choice for mobile anglers.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.7/10
- Performance
- 9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.5/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
Aquatexx material, anti-twist poles, magnetic rod straps and a well-equipped package give it a premium feel on paper.
The 25000mm HH fabric, blackout pigment and Rapid Knuckle System are well matched to demanding longer sessions.
It won’t catch fish for you, but better shelter, storage and comfort can help you stay focused and fish longer.
The Rapid Knuckle System and Quick Sticks should keep pitching straightforward, although the large footprint needs a suitable swim.
The included accessories and two-man space add value, but the high-end price bracket and 20.2kg packed weight won’t suit everyone.
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 200 Bivvy
The Trakker Tempest RS 200 Bivvy is a proper big-un. Not a little crash pad for chucking a bedchair in and hoping for the best. This is a two-person shelter built for anglers who want to settle into a swim, get their kit sorted and stay comfortable when the session rolls on.
Straight away, the big selling point is space. At 380cm wide and 290cm deep, there’s room to spread out without playing footsie with your mate every time one of you reaches for a brew. The 170cm height also gives the bivvy a useful amount of headroom, which makes getting changed or sorting tackle a lot less of a faff.
The shell uses multilayer Aquatexx material with a 25000mm hydrostatic head. In plain English, that’s a serious level of water resistance for a shelter aimed at proper session work. It’s the sort of material spec you want when the weather turns a bit fruity and you’re stuck in the swim rather than packing up at the first sign of drizzle.
There’s a clever comfort angle here as well. The black-out pigment helps reduce light and heat ingress. That won’t magically turn the bivvy into a fridge in July, but it should help make the interior darker and less harsh when the sun’s hammering down. Handy for daytime kip time, early starts and those mornings when you’re trying to ignore the lake coming alive outside.
Setup is handled by Trakker’s Rapid Knuckle System, so the frame is designed to go up without a load of messing about. Anyone who’s pitched a larger shelter in a narrow swim will know how valuable that is. The less time you spend wrestling poles, the sooner the rods can be clipped up and the kettle can go on.
The included bits are nicely thought through too. You get a groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, two Quick Sticks and T-pegs, all packed into an oversized heavy-duty carry bag. That means you’re not immediately raiding the tackle cupboard for the essentials before the first session. It’s pretty much ready to become base camp.
Inside, there are four storage pockets, with two featuring hanging points. Dead handy for headtorches, alarms, keys, phones and those little bits that seem to vanish into the bivvy floor. There are also two magnetic rod straps, giving you a neat place to park rods outside the shelter when you’re sorting the swim or waiting for a bite-time.
The frame uses black textured powder-coated anti-twist poles. That sounds like a small detail, but it’s the sort of thing that makes a shelter feel more considered. The anti-twist design should help keep the frame behaving itself, while the textured finish gives the poles a less slippery, more purposeful feel when you’re getting everything tensioned.
The catch, as you’d expect from a shelter this size, is weight. The bivvy itself weighs 13.8kg, while the full packed weight reaches 20.2kg with pegs, Quick Sticks and carry bag included. That’s a fair old lump, mate. Fine from the car or barrow, less exciting when the swim is halfway round the lake and the path’s basically a mud trench.
So, who’s it really for? It suits two anglers who want a roomy, high-end base for longer sessions, especially when weather protection and organisation matter. It’s less convincing for quick solo trips or mobile fishing where every extra kilo becomes a pain. But if you want a cracking two-man shelter with proper space and a strong accessory bundle, the Tempest RS 200 is very much in the conversation.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Capacity
- Two-person bivvy
- Material
- 25000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx
- Bivvy weight
- 13.8kg
- Total packed weight
- 20.2kg including pegs, Quick Sticks and carry bag
- Dimensions
- 170cm high x 380cm wide x 290cm deep
- Packed size
- 163cm long x 25cm
Specs checked with Trakker, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is all about living space and session comfort without making setup feel like a full-on expedition. The 380cm width and 290cm depth give two anglers proper elbow room, while the black-out pigment helps keep the inside darker and cuts down light and heat coming through the fabric.
The predator angler gets plenty to like here too. There’s room for kit, clothing and tackle, plus magnetic rod straps for keeping rods tidy outside the bivvy. It’s not a tiny stalking shelter, though. This is the sort of bivvy you take when you’re settling into a swim for a while, not when you’re hopping round the lake every hour.
Closer look
A roomy shelter with the right session details
The Tempest RS 200 is built around a large two-person footprint. With 380cm of width and 290cm of depth, it gives two anglers space for their beds, luggage and tackle without making the inside feel like a game of bank-side Tetris. The 170cm height is useful too, particularly when you’re changing layers or getting kit organised.
Its 25000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx material is matched with black-out pigment to reduce light and heat ingress. That’s a useful combination for long sessions: more shelter from wet weather, plus a darker interior when the sun’s up and you’re trying to get your head down after a night bite.
The Rapid Knuckle System is the main setup feature, designed to get this sizeable bivvy standing without loads of pole wrestling. The black textured powder-coated anti-twist poles add a tidy bit of frame design, while the groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, Quick Sticks and T-pegs give you a strong starting package.
Worth knowing. The 13.8kg bivvy weight doesn’t include all the bits. Once the pegs, Quick Sticks and carry bag are counted, the total packed weight is 20.2kg. That’s manageable on a barrow, but worth planning for if your swim is a long walk.
Who it suits
Made for settled-in sessions
This is a cracking option for two anglers sharing a swim. There’s enough width to avoid feeling cramped, and the extra depth gives you room to keep bags, clothing and tackle inside rather than building a messy pile around the bedchairs. For carp anglers doing longer campaigns, that extra breathing space can make a big difference.
Predator anglers can make good use of the storage and rod straps too. The four internal pockets help keep smaller essentials close, while the two hanging-point pockets are handy for kit you want off the floor. The magnetic rod straps give rods a dedicated parking spot while you’re sorting bait, rigs or the margins.
It’s not really aimed at the angler who moves every hour. The footprint is generous, the packed length is 163cm and the full weight is substantial. If your fishing is all about staying light, sneaking round the lake and jumping on the first likely spot, a smaller shelter will be less of a faff.
Worth knowing. Give this bivvy a proper swim before pitching. Its 380cm width and 290cm depth need space, and forcing a large shelter into a cramped peg is a recipe for awkward guying, poor access and a generally naff setup.
FAQs in full
The stuff you’ll want to know before buying
Is it a genuine two-man bivvy? Yes. The Tempest RS 200 is designed for two people, with the width and depth to make shared sessions much more comfortable than squeezing into a compact one-man shelter. You’ll still want to organise your gear sensibly, but there’s proper room to work with.
What’s included in the bag? You get the bivvy, groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, two Quick Sticks, T-pegs and an oversized heavy-duty carry bag. The built-in storage pockets and magnetic rod straps are part of the bivvy’s setup rather than extra accessories.
Will it suit summer fishing? The black-out pigment is useful in brighter weather because it helps reduce light and heat ingress. It won’t replace sensible positioning, ventilation or a decent brew, but it should make the inside a more comfortable place to escape to when the sun is banging down.
Worth knowing. The packed size is 163cm long by 25cm, so check your barrow, van or car storage before buying. It’s a premium two-man shelter, and the transport dimensions reflect that.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Loads of room for two anglers and their kit.
- Rapid Knuckle System keeps pitching quick and straightforward.
- High 25000mm HH Aquatexx material with useful blackout properties.
- Strong accessory package, including groundsheet, Quick Sticks, T-pegs and clear window.
- Four internal storage pockets and magnetic rod straps help keep the bivvy tidy.
Worth knowing
- The 20.2kg packed weight is a fair old lump to shift from the car park.
- Large dimensions mean it needs a generous swim and a decent footprint.
- High-end shelter money won’t suit anglers who mostly fish short day sessions.
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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 many anglers is the Trakker Tempest RS 200 designed for?
How many anglers is the Trakker Tempest RS 200 designed for?
It’s designed as a two-person bivvy. That makes it a sensible choice for shared carp or predator sessions where you want room for two anglers and their gear.
02What comes with the Trakker Tempest RS 200?
What comes with the Trakker Tempest RS 200?
It includes a groundsheet, tension strap, clear window, two Quick Sticks, T-pegs and an oversized heavy-duty carry bag. Inside, there are also four storage pockets, including two with hanging points.
03Is the Tempest RS 200 easy to pitch?
Is the Tempest RS 200 easy to pitch?
The Rapid Knuckle System is designed to make assembly quick and straightforward. The supplied Quick Sticks and tension strap help with getting the shelter pulled into shape and keeping the setup organised.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are loads of room for two anglers and their kit. and rapid knuckle system keeps pitching quick and straightforward.; the main trade-off is the 20.2kg packed weight is a fair old lump to shift from the car park..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Loads of room for two anglers and their kit.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Two anglers sharing a shelter: The wide, deep footprint gives you proper room for two bedchairs, kit and the inevitable pile of session luggage.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The 20.2kg packed weight is a fair old lump to shift from the car park.”
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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