| Choosing a fishing bivvy nowadays is a hard | | | | Does the bivvy work well in summer? Does it |
| decision. There are numerous available on the | | | | stay cool? Fishing bivvies can get really hot in |
| market in all shapes and sizes, how can you | | | | summer. Bivvies made out of a thin material soak |
| decide on a high quality one? Below is a summary | | | | up the heat converting the bivvy into an oven, |
| of determining elements I utilized when I bought | | | | especially if they are singled skinned. Excellent air |
| mine. | | | | flow, whether it is, vents within the ceiling or rear |
| Things to consider; | | | | window flaps, can all assist in improving ventilation. |
| How bulky is the carp bivvy? Will you manage to | | | | Having decent headroom plays a part in helping |
| transport it within a rod holdall, or are you going | | | | circulate the air. |
| to have to use a carp barrow! This is often a | | | | Does the fishing bivvy perform in winter? Being |
| deciding factor, since some locations might involve | | | | warm is really a main concern whenever fishing |
| climbing over stiles or even fences. | | | | the cold winter months months. A hefty material |
| How fast are you able to set up the bivvy? This | | | | will assist in improving insulation but will increase |
| has always been something I have put at the top | | | | the overall weight, the same goes for double skin |
| of my list. Nothing's worse than spending a long | | | | bivvies. And also they generally don't have |
| time setting up, while you could be catching fish. | | | | windows, so visibility can be hindered. |
| The more recent style of fishing bivvy the 'TFG | | | | Can it withstand strong winds? Lightweight fishing |
| Force 8' can easily be setup within twenty | | | | bivvies simply aren't capable of withstanding gale |
| seconds, great in the event that it begins pouring | | | | force winds. This can be a problem especially in |
| down with rain. Just how simple is it to get in and | | | | the middle of the night. |
| out, is the door on the fishing bivvy a struggle? | | | | How easy is it to clean? Can the groundsheet or |
| Can you easily get the door open in a hurry, | | | | the inner be removed? This will make the process |
| especially in the night? Is there anything to trip | | | | of cleaning your kit so much easier. |
| over, such as a raised lip to the bottom of the | | | | Companies such as Fox, Nash, JRC, Trakker all |
| bivvy? | | | | make good quality fishing bivvies that cater for |
| Has it got enough room? Most fishing bivvies | | | | any budget. Doing a bit of research before hand |
| come in 1 man and 2 man versions but with the | | | | will ensure you purchase the correct one. The fox |
| added cost, for the latter. Will you fit all your gear | | | | bivvy along with the nash bivvy are my preferred |
| in? Will you fit in all your gear for a week long | | | | choice, but are also the most expensive. |
| session? | | | | Purchasing a fishing bivvy is a personal choice. |
| Is there enough visibility? Not a major issue when | | | | People fish in different locations, fish different |
| carp fishing, but always handy to be able to keep | | | | swims, and have to over come different |
| an eye on your gear, especially if the rains lashing | | | | obstacles. All these determining factors need to |
| down or it's blowing a gale. Having a see through | | | | be taken into consideration before putting your |
| door or front windows can be handy here. | | | | hand in your wallet. |