Bivvies, Shelters & Brollies

Sadly, given the inclement conditions over the time that this shelter was first here for testing, I have only been able to do one night under it, and used it for a couple of short, afternoon sessions.
I will put that right by using it a couple more times over the spring and, all being well, report back.
From what I have experienced so far, this is an improvement on the original Groundhog and this can be seen in many key areas. The material remains drum-tight in cold conditions and there’s plenty of room underneath what is, essentially, a luxury brolly-type shelter but with all the bells and whistles.
I fit my bedchair underneath without too much drama and found the front infill easy to attach. It also significantly increases the coverage.
The only downside that I can see so far is that it is a bit on the heavy side, especially if you take all the additional infill, groundsheet, poles, pegs and so on. That said, if you predominantly use a barrow (which, let’s face it, most people do) then this will not be an issue. So far, it’s pretty impressive.

Marc Coulson

RRP: £299 and £129.99
Website: www.nashtackle.co.uk
Test period: Two months

Marcs Verdict
Performance: ★★★★★★★
Value: ★★★★★★★