Choosing The Right Tempest Bivvy or Brolly for Your Carp Fishing

Media Manager Gaz Hood steps up to unveil the Tempest range of bivvies and brollies for 2020, and takes a detailed look at the features of each model to help you decide which Tempest is right for you and your fishing.

[@socopoc]

Jeez !!!!!! He nearly took my eye out waving those hands around.

[@scottjones8639]

I can’t believed I watched all that and he didn’t say Westside once!

[@danielwoolcock7267]

Dats cuz Eastside is da best......aye

[@accesszero4803]

Its like watching bb2 back in the day at 2am with the dude in the corner doin sign language 😂

[@Niiiiiiiiiii]

That’s not nice, he sells the big issue

[@bennicholson191]

😂😂I thought it was just me

[@jamiemoar2287]

Haha spot on

[@craigcameron3607]

Very well done gaz...great range of tempests ..great video..looking forward to using my bivvy 150 with capsule and skull cap

[@horrorfreaklondon3037]

Come on trakker do the right thing and put the magnet closure in the new infill for all brollies as well.....specially the 100t.....come on!!!!

[@rickysmith6567]

Someone at trakker said u can use the aquatexx 1 for the 100t

[@robuniobrbrbr]

such a Great explanation Gaz. All what we need to know about all details 👏👏👏 well done. I'm impressed. And I'm looking forward to see more reviews about Trakker products.

[@andygreatrex930]

We’ll explained. Can’t wait to try the advanced Bivvy 100 and the inner capsule.👍

[@jacobyoungoxfordcarpangler3832]

Great video well explained loving the 200! 👏🏻👏🏻 thanks for doing the video in sign language it helps lol 😂

[@gazhood9142]

Robbo records Thanks, that 200 certainly is a wicked bivvy! Sorry about the hands - looks like I’m at a rave! 😂

[@jacobyoungoxfordcarpangler3832]

Gaz Hood I’ll be honest I switched from my v2 brolly because I’m 6ft 4 and just wanted the extra height so got a xl hide but this new range is switching me back 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@adamhollins7782]

Well done mate excellent

[@mcarpcarpfishing]

Great video. Thank You 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@rambofpv4402]

Groundsheets as extras is just tight

[@user-hl6th7ev9w]

Great video👌👍Was really good to see big Dean Macey, miss him from the fishing progs on tv, where are you big man? Anyway I've got a Tempest Aquatex 150 with the skull wrap and inner capsule. What an amazing piece of kit. My only gripe is the price, although so far (1yr on) it has justified the exact cost. If it can keep this up for another 3/4years Then I will consider another.

[@ashmorton_angling]

Good video gaz

[@adsrcracing7289]

I can’t stop watching the hands

[@druidz1001]

Homie is spitting bars 😂

[@carpfever8762]

You guys should make an inner capsule for the tempest brolly 100. I just bought one but would love the have an Inner capsule to keep those bugs and snakes that try to creep inside while you are sleeping 😣

[@davidgibbs8506]

Great vid

[@eynonr1]

You couldn’t make it more complicated if you tried.

[@jimjam8149]

Yeah the brollies I’m still no the wiser 😂

[@paulphillips3928]

Just wondering I've just purchased a 200 and waiting delivery, as im only 5ft 5 will i have trouble putting it up? Are you making a mozie front for it aswell? Cheers

[@willeymunda]

Wonder why Trakker don’t have any plans to release the Tempest 200 in the new aquatexx material. They didn’t give a reason when I asked them

[@bennicholson191]

Put some Glo sticks in this guy's hands and you would think hes in a rave 🤣

[@TrakkerTV]

Accurate 😂😂😂

[@gernotkarausz7461]

Waiting for tempest 200 advanced!!! Make it with aquatexx!!

[@Chriscarper]

I really like the brolly i would like to invest in a new dpm one, i keep reading reviews though about crap elastic and poles breaking easier than they should, sort these issues out and i definatley want a 100 brolly, its a lot of money to spend on something that people say breaks easily

[@Jaysimmons405]

So does the advanced 100 brolly only come as a system. and does the magnetic mosquito mesh fit the v2 brolly?

[@simonshears5182]

When first watching thought he was doing sign language too,lol 😂

[@richardmoffatt4119]

Any plans to release a utility front for advanced bivvies?

[@patrickwoods9120]

I have the tempest brolly advance will there be a winter wrap for this model

[@gedgage1775]

When are the skull caps going to be in stock for the 150 advanced

[@lukenightingale6859]

Just brought the 100t & waiting for delivery, does it come with quickstiks/stormpoles for front infill panel or do i need to buy them when i buy infill panel? Cheers

[@baltazaarsc2]

Awesome video Gaz! I have a question about the tempest advanced 150 bivvy. Mine is ordered already, with the skull cap and the inner dome, but Is it compatible with the utility fronts? or will there be any utility fronts for the advanced 150? thank you

[@klcarpjoy7897]

Should be nice to know, I would actually have the same question , just related to the advanced 100 bivy, since I bought it before the new models hab been anounced...

[@TrakkerTV]

Hi, at present there are no plans to bring out Utility Fronts especially for the new Advanced models, however, the Utility Front for the Tempest V2 Bivvy System will fit the Tempest Advanced 100 Bivvy. Unfortunately, as the Tempest Advanced 150 Bivvy is taller than the old Tempest XL Bivvy System, the old Utility Front designed for the XL won't fit the Advanced 150. Hope that helps, Gaz.

[@baltazaarsc2]

@@TrakkerTV thank you Gaz, anyway, great job on the bivvies!

[@Jamesteamwolf]

Trakker Products the states heights for the 150 advanced and the tempest Xl state they are the same height just 5cm deeper and 5cm less wide is this the case

[@siup102]

Hello Trakker Time. In my humble opinion. The perfect size for a tent. 135H x 235D x 250W ??? Look for a compromise between 100 and 150 I think the ideal dimension would be. 150H 250D 260W. to TEMPEST ADVANCED 100 BIVVY add 10cm and brick success. Best wishes.

[@cliffgreaves7407]

Can you leave the inner capsule in the Tempest 200 when you pack it away.

[@gedgage1775]

Can you leave in inner capsule attached to bivvy when packing away

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi, looking at the dimensions the advanced 100 is much smaller that the V2 bivvy and the 150 is much bigger. Looking at the dimensions with the inner capsule the advanced 100 will be smaller internally than the v2 brolly. To me the v2 bivvy looks the best option still dimensionally (v2 brolly user ATM) am I correct in what I’m reading before I look to buy one

[@TrakkerTV]

Hi, you are correct. There is a slight variation in the dimensions between the Tempest Advanced 100 and it's predecessor, the Tempest V2 Bivvy System.

[@dant3mp]

How do I tell the difference between the tempest brolly advanced and the newer tempest brolly advanced 100

[@Berealwith]

Just found the one I want its 150 too with all add-ons. It's time to hang up my 2 man hutchy.

[@abazza9918]

Did you take the plunge on one looking for something a little bigger instead of my aqua pioneer want someone’s honest opinion 👍🏻

[@Berealwith]

@@abazza9918 Hi Baz no I didn't get round to it as my shoulder operation is coming through any week now. I'll have another look when Ive had my op and fully recovered.

[@srbcf]

What's happening too full overwraps?

[@richardwinn75]

Can you put a wrap on the advanced brolly

[@dUbStEpRaVeR90]

So when will the advanced 100 ever be available to buy iv been trying to get one for a year there consistently sold out due to stock - manufacturing issues might have to go aqua or Nash as these seem slightly more available 😢

[@danielwoolcock7267]

Same here. I thought about the Nash hide but it only measures 230cm in width. My bedchair is about that anyway.

[@stefanreed8789]

I need a Skull cap for my V2 Bivvy and possibly an overwrap. Will any of the new Skull caps and overwraps fit the V2 Bivvy ?

[@TrakkerTV]

Hi Stefan, the Skull Cap for the Tempest advanced 100 Bivvy will fit your Tempest V2, however, as yet we have not produced a wrap for the newer models, but there's a good chance you'll still be able to pick up one of the old Tempest V2 Bivvy System Wraps if you shop around at stockists.

[@harryarteza3435]

Did I miss the part where Gaz covers the difference in the weight of each bivvy? What do they weigh exactly? Surely this would be good information. Another point - can the inner capsule be left in place when closing the bivvy down? I don't recall this being clarified.

[@TrakkerTV]

Hi Harry, exact weights for each shelter can be found on the product page of the website for each one. Regarding leaving the Inner Capsule inside the shelter for pack-down, this can be achieved, although it does take some practice to get it all packed down neatly, given all of the extra material you are folding into the shelter.

[@harryarteza3435]

@@TrakkerTV Thank you Trakker!

[@carey9008]

Do you have to use the quick sticks with the infills for the 100t? Or can you just peg the infill down?

[@TrakkerTV]

You don't have to, no, but they do help especially when wind is blowing at the front of the shelter.

[@user-sx8kd5tl1g]

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[@paul1furby]

So will the 150 social cap fit also .

[@cristinaprieto1972]

which one would be the best for day sessions and the very odd overnighter

[@rosslester69]

Tempest 100

[@tonypickles8797]

Who's operating the Gaz puppet and will the puppets be available in aquatexx?

[@TrakkerTV]

😂😂😂

[@dy44yau8]

Does anyone want to swap a non-functioning arm for the advanced 150

[@pies4tea61]

Why do Trakker confuse their customers with so many products carrying the the name? Tempest this ,Tempest! that trying to find the correct groundsheet,overwrap or other accessory to match your chosen product is really difficult

[@davecurwen1174]

What the tackle bag Adam Reed has in the first 3 mins of the video 👀

[@gazhood9142]

It’s a large NXG Chilla Bag 👍🏼

[@LefevreCharlie]

i'm a tall angler and i need a 1 man bivvy WITH an inner capsule, one for short session with a small footprint. Which one do you recommend?

[@TrakkerTV]

Hi Chuck, take a look at our Tempest Brolly 100T. It has our most compact footprint, on-par with that of the Tempest Brolly 100. Unfortunately though, it doesn't have the option for a full inner capsule, but you can add a groundsheet and insect panel at the front to keep most creep-crawlies out. Other than that, you could take a look at the Tempest 150 Bivvy Aquatexx EV - this has a larger footprint, but DOES have the option to fit an inner capsule. Hope that helps? Team Trakker

[@visfanaat8188]

Why dont you recommend the 100 bivvy?

[@ukgamechanger]

booyakasha, easy now!

[@DenzelLN936]

Ah it’s all clear now. Aqua pioneer.

[@rambofpv4402]

Booyakashak Ali G wit those hand signals

[@craftycarperbobby6172]

Can I leave the inner capsule in my tempest 100 bivvy while packing down and setting up anyone? Cheers

[@TrakkerTV]

No, you’ll need to remove the capsule before packing down the Tempest.

[@bennicholson191]

The guy would be a mute if he had his hands chopped off 🤣🙈

[@jonnywayner]

Notice the 2 man bivey had the slimmest bed chair I've seen

[@TrakkerTV]

Hi Nigel, those are both regular, full-sized beds - RLX Flat-6 Superlight Beds to be precise - it's just the sheer size of the Tempest 200 that makes them look small!

[@jonnywayner]

@@TrakkerTV I've just bought the 150 hope you going to do the extension

[@dondraper2488]

Eli Dingle uses the two man when he goes with uncle Shadrach....

[@WeihrauchShooter]

cant see why on the advanced versions the skull cap is a extra should be free paying that kinda money i mean it's the price of a winter skin or normal bivvy yet it's just small top section,im tempted to buy the advanced 150 but having to pay extra for the skull cap just for a peak on the door is putting me off also it looks like you cant even get a skull cap for the 150 in the uk at all at the moment ffs

[@pies4tea61]

Is the 210 fabric Nylon or Polyester ? Does anyone know? .

[@SWFCite]

Polyester

[@jndfishing4693]

Keep your hands still mate, you are not in a martial arts movie!! Bit disappointed with trakker as many things such as heavy duty groundsheet and rain door come included in many other bivvies. Trakker prices are not cheap so making us pay extra for essentials is a bit off.

[@chrisfogg8018]

Christ! His hands are a bit busy aren't they?

[@gazhood9142]

Chris Fogg Jazz hands! Fair criticism though - I’m putting it down to nerves but they are going in my pockets next time I’m on camera!

[@Kev-england32]

His raving days just hasn't left him yet

[@davidgorsuch7282]

Mmm! Not much to say about 150 range

[@Smokingkill187]

What’s your website?

[@paul1furby]

Can a tempest advance 150 skull cap fit the dpm x 150 bivvy .

[@TrakkerTV]

It sure will 👍🏼

[@paul1furby]

@@TrakkerTV can't wait to try it out , it arrived and now needs a test drive .

[@TERRYWEEDON]

So no view of the 200 then. Looks like they skipped over that one

[@gazhood9142]

terry weedon there are loads of shots of the 200 throughout the video, but if you want to see it on its own in more detail, there’s a dedicated video on here too 👍🏼

[@lefty8493]

Does it come in a .....Big box, little box, cardboard box?

[@TrakkerTV]

The size depends on which model you choose, however we can confirm that they do all come in a cardboard box 😜😂

[@chrism3157]

What is this guy doing with his hands?

[@user-wy3hm4pe1c]

😀

[@monkeythe1st]

Throwing up some gang signs when talking.

[@russmears4889]

All that arm waving, is he trying to take off?

[@mrb1483]

Not seen sign language quite like that before

[@gazhood9142]

Louis Barker And you’ll not see it again! Comments taken on board!

[@mrb1483]

@@gazhood9142 Regardless it was still pretty slick! 👍🏻

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

I’m confused, they all lush

[@pumba5322]

So the 100t is the footprint as the brolly (v2) and the advanced brolly, why do websites advertise it as the same footprint as the advanced 100, will the 100t defiantly fit my brolly v2 groundsheet?

[@davidgibbs8506]

PuMbA yes it will and the skull cap

[@gazhood9142]

PuMbA Thanks for watching! Yep, you’ve got it, the Tempest Brolly Groundsheet is the one you need for the Tempest Brolly 100T 👍🏼

[@pumba5322]

@@gazhood9142 Cheers mate, this is where its confusing: Angling direct for the 100t Dimensions: 150H x 235D x 250W cm Tempest v2 brolly: Dimensions: 125cm H x 230cm D x 250cm W The Depth is different, so wanted to make sure :)

[@hikinguphigh]

For the price of the 200 it needs to be aquatexx

[@TrakkerTV]

If it was Aquatexx®, it would cost a lot more than it's £499.99 RRP - and a fair bit heavier too!

[@hikinguphigh]

@@TrakkerTV I dont beleive that at all. Similar amount of material as the armo v4 plus and that can be had for under 500 in some places

[@SWFCite]

How can you justify charging £500 for a bivvy.

[@richb8141]

This is the most confusing video I’ve ever seen.

[@nigeljinks323]

Put the skinniest bed chair they could in the 2 man

[@joshturner4602]

Is he doing sign language

[@jonnywayner]

Anyone wanna buy my hide xl

[@BigBGinge]

Why you want to get rid of that ?

[@neilquerns7403]

🤣 2021 out of stock in every stockiest. Or over a grand on ebay.

[@davgle05]

Why does it feel like his attempting sign language

[@lewisgregory263]

His hands! Wtf!

[@johnlockett8303]

keep your hands still ffs ...

[@markiep5]

Bloody hell man tie his hands behind his back no wonder he’s so thin I was getting tired watching him very hypnotic

[@gazhood9142]

Markiep5 Thanks for the feedback, I didn’t realise how much I was doing it! I’ll sit on them next time!

[@alanhaigh9682]

Go outdoors pop up insulated 2 lay pop up tent £70. Listen to this bullshit that'll be £200, plus a cover and a ground sheet. That'll be £400 sir, gone are the days when tents were banned on lakes. So you had to use a brolly with a cover, the pop ups light, dual lined completely sealed so not bug nasties get in. Yet the price of these are 4-5 times more? I don't get it really

[@010JRock010]

Waste trying to make us think he knows sign language?

[@SuperRoscatu]

Very low height. All of u tents an bivvys are low on height.

[@davidtinton6215]

That was the worst signing I've seen in a very a very long time.

[@dant3mp]

How can I tell the difference between the older tempest brolly advanced and the newer tempest brolly advanced 100

[@danielwoolcock7267]

I thought that plus the new advanced 100 EV is being released this month I've heard