For as long as there has been fishing I am pretty sure there has been night fishing, and as a result, there has always been a need to keep comfortable on the bank throughout this period. Over the years, roll mats, lilos, sun loungers, canvas and metal structures all have been used to sleep on, and in more recent years we have seen a fundamental shift to level flat-bed chairs with all manner of luxurious and comfortable materials ensuring you the best night’s sleep on the bank.
We have seen it all, so I thought, but that was until I went to Trakker!
Shape is one thing all of the above beds have in common, boasting the typical and traditional rectangular bedlike shape – and why not, I hear you ask?
Well, take a look at the first bedchair to break the mould and bring to the market a revolutionary oval system.
First and foremost Trakker is renowned for good beds, and having had great success and gaining huge popularity out on the banks with the Levelite range you can expect extreme comfort, unrivalled support and, of course, a flat profile, which is definitely becoming the norm for obvious reasons.
The last thing you want in winter is a rubbish night’s sleep, unless it is because your alarms haven’t stopped and your net has seen plenty of action. The Dreamlina is the perfect solution to keep you warm and comfortable throughout the colder months. This eight-legged, super-sturdy bedchair weighs in at 14. 5kg, which I have to say is relatively light for the features that it boasts.
Flat bedchairs have recently become the most popular variety out there, and with good reason too. Unlike with many of the top manufacturers, you are not paying for a label here, just the workings of a mechanically sound, comfortable and functional item of vital session carp tackle. A built-in luxurious pillow makes for a much more pleasurable sleeping experience, while the advanced tension system prevents dreaded bedchair sag. Each of the eight legs are fully adjustable for a supported and stable platform even in the worst of swims.
At under 7kg the Superlite is exactly that – super lightweight – yet surprisingly offers great levels of comfort even for myself at just under six feet and weighing in the region of 13 stones too many. Thanks to the durable and well-constructed dual-hinge mechanism the bed folds down in a flat and very compact manner and will even take a winter sleeping bag with ease. Extra lumbar support will prevent the dreaded bedchair sag associated with extensive use. Ample padding provides you with a solid and comfortable frame to sit on and you won’t be up all night banging your arms on the supporting frame, as the RLX is a snug yet supportive night’s sleep.
Designed to truly be one chair to suit all situations, the Combi is exactly that. It’s a well-dimensioned chair with plenty of padding and support in all the right places. Even with as what you might politely call a bigger frame like mine, it’s plenty comfortable.
Fold the rear leg and it converts to one of those chairs that can sit on your bedchair (what exactly do they call those, anyway?) and it works really well in this guise.