Avid Carp Basecamper Bivvy Overwrap
If you’re looking for a high quality bivvy that offers acres of space then you can’t go wrong with the Basecamper from Avid Carp. As the name suggests, this is a bivvy which has been designed for the carp fishing fanatic who likes to set up base in a swim and remain there for a period of time and this is the perfect shelter for all your mid-to-long fishing sessions. The bivvy itself is packed with features, including a removable front panel, a letter box door option, more rod retainers than you’ll ever need… the list goes on! This Avid Carp Basecamper Bivvy Overwrap is equally as feature packed and it forms a great edition to the Basecamper range.
One of the first things you’ll notice about the Avid Carp Basecamper Bivvy Overwrap is its plethora of rod retention straps. These Velcro loops align perfectly with the specially designed rod retention bars, so you can be confident that your rods are going to be kept perfectly safely whilst you rig-up. You can also use these straps for the storage of your landing net, ensuring that you’ve always got it to hand when you need it. This is a fairly unique feature, as many other overwraps neglect to include rod retention straps – making re-rigging between takes a nightmare, particularly in cold and blustery conditions. This isn’t the only feature that perfectly aligns with the Basecamper bivvy. The reinforced pegging loops also perfectly match-up, meaning that you can peg both the bivvy and the overwrap down at the same time, halving the amount of pegs you would otherwise have to take. Since pegs can make up a considerable amount of the bivvy’s total weight, this also saves weight as well as time.
This overwrap is perfect for use in the bitterly cold winter as it significantly increases the amount of insulation the bivvy can offer. This improves the bivvy’s heat retention, too, and using the overwrap really can make the difference between a cold, sleepless night and an undisturbed one. Being well rested and comfortable on the bank can make all the difference to your angling success, so if you want to increase your chances of leaving the bank with a smile on your face then an overwrap one of the simplest ways to do this. The Avid Carp Basecamper Bivvy Overwrap features a fantastic two way door. This allows you to use the door in a letterbox style, which is ideal on the coldest of days when you want to have the full protection of a bivvy whilst also enjoying a panoramic view over the water – allowing you to keep a close eye on your rods at all times.
The front door also contains a mozzie mesh panel under the main solid green waterproof front. This is perfect for use in the warmer months as it allows you to enjoy a cooling breeze through the bivvy on a muggy summer day. These align perfectly with the door on the inside of the bivvy, so you can have both closed with the mozzie mesh vents open and still enjoy a cooling breeze. The Avid Carp Basecamper Bivvy comes with a fitted storm peak, which creates a front porch section when you attach the overwrap. Since you can also remove the front panel of the bivvy, you can effectively expand the space inside your bivvy, which is ideal for longer angling sessions when you need additional gear to ensure you’re prepared for all eventualities.
The Avid Carp Basecamper Bivvy Overwrap has a tiny pack down size and comes in its own specialised carry bag and, weighing in at only 2.5kg, it is ideal to keep in your boot or barrow, ready for when you need it.