Of course, you can! That’s the point! Think of it like a regular tent that has been specially adapted to making it the best for fishing! What is The Best Bivvy on the Market? To counter this some of the best bivvies have adjustable inlets where you can get a decent breeze blowing through by pulling a couple of Velcro tabs. FAQ What Bivvy Should I buy? The best bivvies for fishing will be light enough to carry down to the swim with ease. This bivvy system weighs in at just 6.5kg which is remarkably lightweight! For a summertime bivvy, this offering by JRC excels, as with some of our premium suggestions it has an included mozzie mesh panel and also vents to allow fresh air inside. For summer use, the bivvy system has front and rear-mounted air inlet flaps, so you can keep it cool.

Don’t just take our word for it, you can see it for yourself right here in this video Lucx® Leopard Bivvy + Winter Skin It isn’t all about horizontal size either. If you are a little taller then it pays to buy a carp fishing bivvy that gives you a little more headroom. You probably aren’t going to be able to stand up fully, but you don’t want to have to stoop whilst sitting down, that’s for sure Rain rating 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.This is on budget to be one of the best bivvies that we have seen. It would be ideal for an angler new to night fishing or someone who is looking to take upgrade from a budget model. We can’t believe how little this bivvy system weighs based on its size. At only 9.2kg it is one of the lightest bivvies on the market today.

The front is entirely removable, as is the included heavy duty groundsheet. When the front is fitted three sizeable PVC windows will let enough light in to be able to easily see what you are doing, whether that is setting a rig up or just relaxing and waiting for that bite alarm to ping. JRC – Defender Peak Bivvy The door will be subject to constant zipping and unzipping, so, therefore, the more substantial and hard-wearing the zips are, the better. Zips are a key failure point on cheaper bivvies, and as the saying goes ‘buy cheap, buy twice’. Go for something with good quality zips and fittings. Ease of setup Obviously, you are going to want to get in and out with ease. For good weather days, we love a wide-open removable front on our bivvy. When it is lashing it down, you don’t want to have to stop fishing. The best solution is a letterbox style door system. This still offers some protection from the elements but will allow you to see what is going on with your rod. The bivvy is 100% waterproof and should see you through even the very worst weather. The outer skin is made of durable and highly waterproof 10000MM oxford nylon. The seals are also double taped meaning that leaks are not an issue. What makes bivvies easy to set up are storm poles. These are strips of carbon or metal that you thread through eyelets on the bivvy material. You bend them and secure them and they maintain the shape. Most of the best carp fishing bivvies that you see will use this system.This is a situation that can be easily avoided provided you choose a better bivvy. The first thing to guard against this happening is the use of pegs. The best carp fishing bivvies should have substantial pegs included. These are hammered into the ground, and provided they are big enough will keep your bivvy exactly where it belongs. The rear vent now comes with zippers to increase ventilation. It ensures you don't get too hot or too cold while inside. Plus, dual zippers at the front allow for letterbox opening, so you can control how much light and visibility you have. You shouldn’t need to do much to make a fishing bivvy waterproof. They normally come with a degree of waterproofing as standard. However, a leak or drip can be really annoying, especially if it is at the start of your session. You can treat bivvies with various sprays, to ensure that they stay waterproof, even after sustained use. Can You Sleep in fishing bivvies? 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. During the day and if it is sunny this bivvy is open plan with a wide exterior. If the weather closes in simply zip on the front for 100% waterproof protection. At 10,000MM it will withstand rain, sleet and even snow! Any vulnerable areas gain the benefit of reinforced seams for the ultimate in protection

The fixtures and fittings are all reinforced and great quality. This includes chunky zips, sizeable pegs and metal reinforced peg loops. Sonik SK-TEK 2 Man Bivvy 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.A peaked hood allows you to stay dry without having to zip the front down, so you aren’t missing out on quality fishing even during a heavy downpour. The rolling letterbox style door will allow you to sit inside and fish also.