Fox INTERNATIONAL EOS 2 Man Bivvy Skin

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Before purchasing a carp fishing bivvy for 2 people you should consider a few things such as breathability, waterproofness, and weight. Choosing the right bivvy size is really important to ensure a comfortable night on the bank. If you’re someone who takes minimal gear, then just a one-man bivvy will be more than sufficient. Rod retainers are another useful feature worth mentioning. However, most bivvies (certainly the 12 on our list) have these nowadays.

For a low price, you certainly get a lot of room with this one man bivvy. It will easily accommodate two standard sized bedchairs comfortably. The ample size comes from the durable frame, the bivvy itself is suspended from this frame by reinforced loops. Overwraps serve two purposes, to keep you warmer, and to prevent condensation. Like layering up your clothing, warm air is trapped between the bivvy and overwrap, improving insulation and warmth within. If you want a 2-man bivvy to accommodate more kit and provide a bit more comfort for holiday-style sessions, you may be concerned about weight. In this case, I’d opt for something such as the Trakker SLX or Sonik SK-TEK. These bivvies have a large internal space but cut down weight by using fewer ribs and lightweight fabric. Alright, they aren’t cheap and they’ll get you spending more money with all the fantastic add-ons available. However, if you’re looking for a shelter that’ll last a lifetime, that you’ll always be able to get parts for, and that is extremely customisable, a Trakker bivvy is a great choice. The one comes with an oversize carry bag, so no fighting with a rolled-up bivvy down on the bank. Heavy-duty T style pegs ensure that it stays in situ, regardless of the weather.It features a large peak for doorway protection from the weather and the letterbox-style door has a two-way zip, a solid khaki panel, a PVC window, and a mesh panel. The main benefit of the Titan Hide Camo Pro is that you don’t need to buy this bivvy as a full set. Like the much loved Tempest Brolly, it comes in various parts so that you can configure it how you like. Another critical area on bivvies is the loops into which the storm poles thread. Look for reinforced loops made of high-quality material. If one becomes detached your bivvy cant keep its shape. Pegs Weighing in at 10.4 kg, this bivvy is extremely lightweight, considering it’ll accommodate two bedchairs. Now, this shelter certainly isn’t as big as some of the others on the list but if you and your angling partner want to be a bit more mobile, this could be the bivvy for you.

Ventilation is all well and good, but unless you can leave the vents open in the rain you’ll still get condensation inside the bivvy when you’re zipped in. Dual-layer bivvies, overwraps, or other means to keep the rain out while letting air in will allow you to keep air circulating no matter the conditions. However, we don’t recommend them for everyone. Where they are known to fall down is when fishing uneven swims. Most of them are zip-in, so you effectively attach them after the bivvy has been erected.

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We’ve all been there, you wake up in the morning absolutely soaked, with condensation dripping all over you and your gear. If you’re looking for a spacious bivvy that’s simple to use, easy to erect, and extremely functional, the JRC Defender Peak XL may be a good choice for you. It’s not going to break the bank either, so it’s ideal for those of you who may be on a bit of a tighter budget. This article should’ve given you a clear idea of the best 2-man bivvies on the market, their greatest features, and who they’re best for. Hopefully, our buyer’s guide has also given you some food for thought, so you can make an informed decision when purchasing your new shelter. The Trakker SLX V3 bivvy is the third generation of this product, complete with loads of new features. It's no wonder this bivvy has won multiple awards for “Best in Class” many times over.

The opportunities are endless and that’s why it’s become such as popular bivvy recently. You no longer need to have multiple bivvies for different situations. The Hide Camo Pro covers them all. Ventilation is an important factor when buying a new fishing bivvy. It’s even more important when buying a bivvy for 2 people because far more condensation can build up from the additional body heat. If you are in the market for durability and great value then you have found it. This one offers great performance at a relatively low price. The bivvy features a rectangular X-Frame design with a hydroX 300D ripstop shell. It has a sewn-in PVC groundsheet, removable flysheet and plenty of mesh ventilation panels on all sides.For those who want to use it without an overwrap, you’ll free yourself from condensation drip with the integrated vapour guard. An excellent addition from Nash. Consider whether you want a 2-man bivvy that can double up as a large social space or day shelter. Features such as removable front panels and large peaks make 2-man bivvies more usable for socials and summertime fishing. If you don’t like waking up with condensation all over your gear in the morning, these should be a must-have on your list. Just make sure that if you are an overwrap user, any bivvy that you buy has matching air vents on the overwrap too, otherwise they’ll be deemed pointless if they’re covered up all of the time. Bivvy Size/Footprint Simply put, bivvy manufacturers conclude this rating by testing how much water it takes in millimetres before the fabric breaches. The amount of water the fabric can stand before leaking is labelled as the hydrostatic head. The main purpose of a bivvy is to keep you sheltered from the elements and a key fundamental in this quality is rain rating. You’ll notice that most of our suggestions have something given in ‘MM’.