Bivvies, Shelters & Umbrellas

Our bivvy selection is below. Here is a short guide to buying a bivvy.

1. Set your budget. By now you have seen a few bivvies and have a vague idea of price. Remember your budget may be determined by how often the bivvy will be used.
2. Brand. You want to buy into the best brand that you can afford. They tend to have the better after sales service and gaurantees, but not in all cases.
3. Size. Just for you? Or room for two? Do you plan to take someone else fishing? Or maybe you want the extra room yourself.
4. Weight and Setting up time. If you have a barrow and plan to spend a week in the same swim then weight and set up is not much of an issue, but if your stalking into different swims, you may consider a lighter model with quick set.
5. Bivvy and Wrap. The bivvy its self may be enough when its warmer. But you will probably need 2 skins during the colder wetter seasons.
6. Style. Pram hood - Peaked at the front, they help keep the wet out. Brolley type - fairly easy to put up and ideal for short sessions. Dome - the tent like design sometimes with a porch is strong and a proven shape. Popup - quick setup design, ideal for stalking.

This is just a guide, but it may mention something that you had not considered before. Don't choose a bivvy thats based on somebody else's needs. Figure out what your needs are, then buy the correct bivvy to your style of fishing.