Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy & Wrap Review

This entry was posted on 6th October, 2014

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine…

Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy

Behold the new ‘Best In Class’ bivvy package from Trakker: the SLXV2 – a shelter which covers every season of the year but with a wallet-friendly price tag.

From Danny Fairbrass to Darrell Peck, Tom Dove to Ali Hamidi, there’s a reason why Trakker bivvies have long been the bankside house of choice for the biggest of big named anglers: they’re effortlessly awesome and totally versatile. Also, the northern-based firm are always at the front of innovation; the first to introduce a peak to the pram-hood and of course include rear vents in it too.

The company has a long, long heritage in making world-class bivvies (original Armadillo, Armo MKII, Pioneer, Crossfire, Tempest), but it’s the now long-established SLXV2 that makes Carpology grin just a little more than normal – simply because we know, full well, that you, the mighty fine Carpologist, will love it equally as much – especially when you (and more importantly, the wife/girlfriend/bank manager) see the price.

Trakker entered this sector of the bivvy market with panache back in 2010 and four years later the SLXV2 is still recognised as ‘best-in-class’ – and it’s not heard to see why when you hear what’s included in the mere £279.99 package.



“It’s a feature-packed bivvy with all the extras added into one package: front peak, versatile removable infill panels and a winter wrap are all included in either one-man or two-man versions,” states Trakker’s Marketing Manager, Jerry Bridger.

On top of getting a true four-season bivvy (we’re still salivating at the idea of getting a Trakker pram-hood AND winter skin for JUST £279.99), it’s also well equipped: heavy-duty groundsheet and pegs, full frame support system, rod straps, option to use full mozzie or full infill front panels and dual-zipped doors to allow for letterbox-style opening.

To give you a real indication of how good Carpology thinks this bivvy is, back in 2009 we tested a Armo MK11 bivvy – the revved up version of the original Armo and thought from then on that every bivvy would never live up to its brilliant all-round usage. In eyes, the SLXV2 beats it – and it’s (including the Extended Wrap) some £400 cheaper; praise doesn’t come any higher than that. Get one now or forever put you with that grinning, gurning face of your best mate who did.

The Spec Dimensions One-man: 280 (W) x 230 (D) x 130cm (H) Two-man: 305 (W) x 250 (D) x 140cm (H)

Weight 8.5kg (one-man) 9.5kg (two-man)

Mozzied Up Mozzie front panels are in as much demand right now as Mainline’s Hybrid is – so thank Trakker for throwing one in. This can be used alone or in conjunction with the normal front panel – i.e. meaning if it does throw it down you won’t get wet. And as stated, the SLXv2 does come with a full winter wrap.

Nice Touches As part of this package you’ll get a front peak which helps keep the rain out, interlocking frame support system, heavy-duty groundsheet and pegs and a zipped carry bag to stowed the whole lot away in.

Buy The Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy