Fox Royale Euro Dome 2 Man Bivvy
Whether you love to go angling with a mate or regularly take trips to the continent - on your own or with a partner in crime - to get your fishing fix in sunnier climes, you’ll know that bivvy space is key when it comes to keeping comfortable, staying organised and protecting both your fishing tackle and bait from the elements.
It is with these needs in mind that the Fox Royale Euro Dome 2-Man Bivvy has been designed by carp fishing tackle company Fox. The first product to bear the Fox brand name - a bait dropper - was launched in 1967 from a small rented workshop in Essex by Cliff Fox. Today, Fox International, which is still based in Essex in the Hainault area, is established as one of the leading tackle manufacturers in Europe and has forged a reputation for developing innovative, high-quality products.
The Fox Royale Euro Dome 2-Man Bivvy is based on that of the Fox Royale Euro Dome 1-Man Bivvy, launched in 2016, which was itself based on one of the most successful Fox bivvies, the award-winning Fox Royale Classic Bivvy.
Like the 1-Man Bivvy, the 2-Man Bivvy looks to echo the affordability, functionality and practicality of the Fox Royale Classic Bivvy, but has a significantly larger footprint. This means space is abundant inside, so there is ample room whether you’re fishing overnight with a buddy, expecting a heatwave or downpour and looking to shelter all your gear, on a lengthier trip abroad where you’ll be taking more with you or simply want enough room to be able to swing a catfish in.
This Fox Royale bivvy has the length and height to comfortably fit in two bedchairs alongside your luggage, so you and your carping compadre can get a good night’s sleep, have peace of mind that your equipment is safe and secure and still have enough space to keep yourselves organised.
The Fox Royale Euro Dome 2-Man Bivvy is supplied with a removable inner dome and a lightweight zip-in internal groundsheet. Together they add to the comfort the bivvy provides, the former reducing condensation and therefore protecting you and your gear from moisture, and the latter keeping out bugs - particularly handy if you’re abroad where creepy crawlies can be a little more hostile than in Blighty.
This combination also makes the Euro Dome 2-Man Bivvy more versatile; removing them along with the supplied heavy-duty groundsheet converts it from a classic fully-enclosed bivvy to a lighter, roomier brolly-style bivvy, making it as suitable for day sessions and moderate weather as it is for longer trips and more extreme conditions. It also makes it easier to put it up and take it down.
As with the 1-Man Bivvy, the 2-Man is made from a hardwearing yet breathable polyester fabric that will protect you and your gear from the elements while ensuring you remain comfortable. This fabric has a hydrostatic head rating of 2,500mm, which means the 2-Man Bivvy can withstand 25 per cent more water than the 1-Man. Two zipped panels in the removeable inner dome and mosquito mesh panels in the front, rear and door panel aid air flow, helping to further prevent condensation.
The adjustable frame tension straps are a great feature; they’re easy to use and designed to produce maximum output from minimum input so you can ensure your shelter remains taut with little effort. The rod straps on either side of the door, an increasingly common feature on new carp fishing bivvies and shelters, means you can change your rig or make minor adjustments without having to juggle your rod at the same time.
Overall, this is an excellent piece of kit packed with features that fully lives up to Fox’s reputation for quality and creativity. Whether you’re looking for a roomy main shelter for day trips or a place to spend several nights with a mate at home and abroad, the Fox Royale Euro Dome 2-Man Bivvy is well worth considering.