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If, like many of the TC staff, you like a compact bivvy that is lightweight and easy to transport yet offers reasonable internal dimensions, then this might be right up your street. As the name suggests, it boasts a carbon frame – two-rib, pram-hood style – and is compact, making it light and, with the heavy-duty groundsheet removed, allowing it to be packed into even the smallest three-rod quiver. The footprint is a tad smaller than, say, a full-blown M3 or similar, but we used a fairly wide bedchair in this one and there was still ample room for the rest of the stuff that you’re likely to need, without it feeling cramped. A rear vent (an absolute must in our mind) is evident and you can choose to have the front peak attached or not.

Compact bivvy heater that runs on 220g butane gas cartridges and features Piezo ignition and panelled infra burner. It’s surprisingly light, boasts variable heat and is fully CE approved. VisionBivvy HeaterRRP: £24. 99www.

These clips are used in Gardner’s ultra-safe lead-clips-style setup. The dedicated pin holds the swivel in place and a large bore allows leaders to easily pass through in their alternative ‘leader-safe’ setup. Available in four camou versions. GardnerCovert Multi ClipsRRP: £3.

Foam and polyball-filled, large unhooking mat that offers full protection for carp during unhooking and photography. This also features a kneeling mat and fish-friendly outer material, and the top section can be zipped closed for safe movement of carp back to the water. Trakker Armo Protekta Mat RRP: £59. 99www.