The canopy of the shelter is constructed from PU-coated nylon, which has been treated to increase its durability and extend its lifespan. If you want to become a more mobile angler, one of the biggest weight savings you can make is in ditching your luxury bivvy for a slimmed-down shelter. The Daiwa Mission is a traditional oval brolly type day shelter with plenty of features that really set it apart from other models in the crowd. The benefit of this shape of shelter is there is plenty of room to fit your bedchair, lengthways under the whole umbrella. The figure relates to the height of a column of water that can be placed on the fabric before it leaks – so a 10,000mm hydrostatic head is better than a 5,000mm one.

Two telescopic poles serve structural purposes as well, acting firstly as a rear pole that slots into place at either peak or base.One of the key features (other than price) that sets this day shelter apart from the competition is its weight.

The Daiwa Mission provides extended storm sides to help protect against heavy winds and horizontal rain. You also benefit from groundsheet protection which is handy if you want a dry surface available to you before you stow your gear. A term often bandied about when it comes to shelters, the hydrostatic head rating of a bivvy relates to waterproofing.

The Shelter is supplied in a spacious bag and comes with two lightweight aluminium tension rods for added support. Some anglers look for price and value as the main factor when looking for the best fishing day shelter. If this is you then look no further than this great offering from a brand called Kingcarp.

Anglers looking for a lightweight, umbrella-type shelter that could be used overnight on warmer evenings. A two-rib shelter can often be set up faster than you can fully assemble a brolly system. Fox R Series brollyThere are 4 ribs that make up the frame of this brolly system which makes it sturdy and rigid and there is an option that allows you to change the doors from clear PVC, a solid Khaki door, or just the mozzy mesh. What makes this shelter stand out from the competition is the option to add a full mozzy infill panel and/or a brolly extension at a later date if required.

Whether it’s a bit bright, or more likely a bit dark and gloomy, this day shelter should have you covered, literally. At over 2 metres long you’ll have plenty of room to keep the important things dry. And provided that you stay sat down, you’ll be kept firmly under cover. The dome shape gives really decent wind protection from the sides, so if its rainy and windy you aren’t going to get wet. The included groundsheet prevents water soaking into things from below, especially useful if there has been a bit of a deluge.Bear in mind that other factors, including taped seams and the fabric’s coating, also come into play with waterproofing. The 190T polyester fabric will keep the rain off you whilst the PVC viewing panels allow you to still see what's going on in your swim whilst you remain fully protected from the elements. This day shelter has a few clever features that make it really stand out. If you like, you can just use it as a standard fishing umbrella. Now if you’ve ever used one, you’ll have probably found that the pole gets in the way. With this clever system, you can get your shelter set up, then remove the pole completely. The structural integrity and wind protection is provided by two storm poles and side panels. This day shelter is lightweight and comes with its own slimline carry case that should easily stuff into a rod holdall or fishing trolley.