Bivvies, Shelters & Brollies

The single biggest disadvantage with a brolly is that the inner support frame compromises the internal space.


Sitting on your bedchair and watching the water generally means that you either have to suffer backache or sit as far forward as possible. That’s fine in the summer, but not great in the rain.

The standout feature of the Supa Brolly is its unique STS mechanism. This stands for Self-Tensioning System and essentially does away with the bulk of this internal structure. Although a little more involved, the easiest way to describe the mechanism is a miniature version of what you’d normally expect to see inside a brolly. If this were the only difference between the Supa and other brollies then it would be reason enough to consider buying one. However, there’s more…

As well as the STS offering maximum headroom, the internal dimensions are extremely generous. This comes from its size as well as the design of the rear ribs, which allow for more room at the back of the brolly.

The Fox PR people describe the Supa Brolly as: “A brolly that thinks it’s a bivvy.” Well, you can see where they are coming from because once you’re inside the available space is very similar to many bivvies but, of course, with the convenience of using a fast-erect brolly – still the quickest shelter type in terms of set-up.

A fibreglass support rib can be threaded across the front, which gives more shape and coverage still, and the design of it gives a slight apex to aid water run-off via the piped gutter on the front.

Finally, the Supa Brolly is made from Fox’s impressive Ven-Tec material, so it will not let you down. It packs away to a very small package and there is no bulky bell cap on the exterior. Even the locking collar has a loop on so you can use it to hang a bivvy light or suchlike.

At a glance...
FOX SUPA BROLLY - £179.99
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TC comment: Great piece of kit – takes brolly design to another dimension