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Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap
Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap
A proper useful add-on for the Tempest RS 150, giving you a deeper, drier doorway and a bit more comfort when the weather turns. Not essential for every session, but a cracking upgrade for regular shelter users.
- Designed specifically for the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy.
- Uses 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx material with water repellency and breathability.
- Twin-skin construction helps reduce condensation, while the rain gutter channels water to the sides.
- Adds an extended peak and fits without additional clips or pegs.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap, manufacturer product ID 201325. It’s designed specifically for the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy and isn’t a universal shelter accessory.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-thought-out, model-specific shelter upgrade that earns its keep in wet and changeable conditions.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.5/10
- Performance9.2/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.3/10
- Ease of Use9.7/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Tempest RS 150 owners fishing overnight or multi-day sessions. The extended peak and twin skin give you extra cover, better doorway protection and help reduce condensation when you’re tucked up for longer.
- Anglers regularly fishing exposed or wet pegs. The rain gutter and high hydrostatic-head material help keep water moving away from the entrance when the weather turns nasty.
Maybe skip if
- Fair-weather day anglers. If you’re only using the shelter for a few hours and packing away before dark, the extra weight and cost may not earn their place.
- Anglers using any shelter other than the Tempest RS 150. This is a model-specific accessory, not a universal peak that can be swapped between different bivvies.
The lowdown
Introducing the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap
A proper useful add-on for the Tempest RS 150, giving you a deeper, drier doorway and a bit more comfort when the weather turns. Not essential for every session, but a cracking upgrade for regular shelter users.
- Designed specifically for the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy.
- Uses 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx material with water repellency and breathability.
- Twin-skin construction helps reduce condensation, while the rain gutter channels water to the sides.
- Adds an extended peak and fits without additional clips or pegs.
Quick verdict
Verdict
If you’re running a Tempest RS 150 and want more protection around the front, this is a very sensible upgrade. The extended peak, rain gutter and twin-skin construction all tackle the usual annoyances of a long session: driving rain, drips at the doorway and condensation.
It won’t transform the bivvy into a palace, and it’s another bit of kit to carry, but the fit is properly convenient. No extra clips or pegs are needed, the magnetic rod straps are handy, and the compact pack size makes it easy to justify for changeable UK weather.
A well-thought-out, model-specific shelter upgrade that earns its keep in wet and changeable conditions.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.5/10
- Performance
- 9.2/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.3/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.7/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
The Aquatexx material, twin-skin build and tidy finishing touches make this feel like a proper shelter component rather than a token add-on.
The extended peak, rain gutter and 25,000mm HH material are all aimed squarely at improving protection in poor weather.
It won’t catch fish for you, but a drier, less condensation-prone shelter can make long sessions more comfortable and keep you sharper when a bite-time arrives.
Model-specific fit, no additional clips or pegs, and magnetic rod straps keep the setup pleasantly low-faff.
It’s a worthwhile upgrade for regular Tempest RS 150 users, though occasional fair-weather anglers may struggle to justify carrying another 1.15kg.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap
The Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap is one of those shelter add-ons that makes a lot of sense once you’ve spent a wet night on the bank. It’s designed specifically for the Tempest RS 150 Bivvy, adding an extended peak over the doorway and giving the front of the shelter a bit more protection from the elements.
That extra peak is the big attraction. It pushes the rain further away from the entrance, so you’re not getting quite as much water blowing straight into the bivvy every time you unzip the door. It also gives you a bit more cover for sorting rigs, changing leads or grabbing a brew without standing fully outside in the clag.
For overnight carp work, that’s properly handy. You can leave a pair of wellies or a bucket just inside the entrance without everything getting soaked instantly. There’s also more shelter when you’re watching the rods from the front of the bivvy, especially on one of those grimy, sideways-rain sessions where the weather can’t seem to make its mind up.
The Skull Cap uses multilayer Aquatexx material with a 25,000mm hydrostatic head. In plain English, that’s serious wet-weather protection. The fabric is also designed to be water repellent and breathable, so it’s not just a basic bit of cover flapping over the front of your bivvy.
A twin-skin build helps with condensation too. That matters on cold mornings when the inside of the shelter is warmer than the air outside. Nobody fancies packing away a dripping bivvy, and anything that helps manage moisture around the outer skin is a welcome bit of kit when you’re doing proper sessions rather than a quick overnighter.
There’s a rain gutter built into the design, directing water towards the sides of the shelter rather than letting it dump straight in front of the door. That’s a small detail, but it’s the kind of thing you notice when the rain is hammering down and the swim is already holding more water than you’d like.
Trakker has also fitted dual magnetic rod straps. These are dead handy when you’re under the peak and need to keep the rods secure or out of the way while you’re sorting something. They’re not a replacement for sensible rod positioning, mind, but they’re a neat touch for keeping the front area less cluttered.
Setup should be refreshingly low-faff. The Skull Cap fits without additional clips or pegs, so you’re not rummaging through the tackle bag looking for extra bits before the rain gets worse. That’s exactly how a shelter accessory should work: straightforward, compatible and not another job to complicate a tired arrival.
The trade-off is that it weighs 1.15kg. That’s not outrageous for a proper shelter add-on, but it’s still another lump to carry from the car. It also only suits the Tempest RS 150, so there’s no clever future-proofing if you move to a different bivvy later on.
Packed down, though, it’s fairly easy to live with. The transport size is 30cm long by 13cm, and it comes with an Aquatexx drawstring bag. For regular Tempest RS 150 users, that compact pack size makes it much easier to leave the Skull Cap in the shelter bag and take it along as standard.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Compatibility
- Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy
- Material
- 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx
- Construction
- Twin-skin Skull Cap with extended peak
- Weight
- 1.15kg
- Transport size
- 30cm long x 13cm
- Manufacturer product ID
- 201325
Specs checked with Trakker, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The useful bit of shelter kit that earns its place
The Skull Cap is all about making the entrance of your Tempest RS 150 more liveable. It adds a proper extended peak, helping keep rain away from the doorway and giving you a little more cover when you’re stepping in and out, sorting rigs or grabbing a brew.
For coarse anglers fishing long matches, overnight events or exposed pegs, that extra weather protection can make a real difference. It’s not flashy tackle, mate. It’s the sort of add-on you appreciate when the heavens open and the swim turns into a bit of a misery.
What you’re buying
A deeper, drier front for the Tempest RS 150
The Skull Cap sits over the front of the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Bivvy and creates an extended peak. Its job is simple: keep more rain away from the entrance and give you extra cover when you’re stepping in and out, sorting tackle or watching the rods.
It’s made from 25,000mm HH multilayer Aquatexx material, with water repellency and breathability built into the fabric. The black-out pigment helps reduce light and heat ingress too, which is useful when you’re trying to keep the bivvy darker during bright mornings or sunny spells.
The twin-skin construction helps reduce condensation, while the rain gutter sends water towards the sides of the shelter. Dual magnetic rod straps add a handy bit of organisation around the front, and the whole thing fits without extra clips or pegs.
Worth knowing. This is a dedicated Tempest RS 150 accessory. It isn’t a universal skull cap, so check your shelter model before parting with your quid.
Best on the bank
A strong choice for regular shelter users
It suits anglers who fish overnight, multi-day sessions and exposed pegs where weather protection really matters. The added peak gives you more room to work around the doorway, and the rain gutter should help stop water collecting right where you’re stepping in.
It’s also a smart option for anglers who dislike condensation and want a more comfortable bivvy environment. It won’t perform magic, so ventilation still matters, but the twin skin gives moisture somewhere more sensible to behave than directly on the inner shelter.
If you’re only on the bank for a short daytime spell in settled weather, you might find it a bit much. The 1.15kg weight is reasonable, but a fair-weather day angler may not want to carry an extra shelter layer for a benefit they won’t use.
Quick answers
The bits you’ll want to know before buying
Does it improve the Tempest RS 150’s doorway protection? Yes. The extended peak creates more cover around the entrance and helps move rain away from the area where you’re getting in and out.
Is it awkward to fit? It’s designed to fit without additional clips or pegs, so the setup should be much less of a faff than accessories that need a separate web of fittings. The dual magnetic rod straps are another useful touch once it’s in place.
Is it worth taking for every session? For regular overnight anglers, probably. For quick summer day trips, less so. The benefit is greatest when you’re dealing with rain, wind, condensation and a doorway that gets constant use.
Worth knowing. Pack it in its supplied Aquatexx drawstring bag and keep it with the bivvy rather than loose in the barrow. That way it’s there when the forecast has a cheeky change of heart.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Adds useful protection around the doorway without needing extra pegs or clips.
- Twin-skin design helps manage condensation during damp, cooler sessions.
- 25,000mm HH Aquatexx material offers serious wet-weather protection.
- Dual magnetic rod straps are dead handy when your rods need to stay secure under the peak.
- Packs down small and comes with its own Aquatexx drawstring bag.
Worth knowing
- Only fits the Trakker Tempest RS 150, so it’s no good if you change shelters.
- Adds 1.15kg to your loadout, which may matter to anglers already travelling light.
- It’s an optional upgrade rather than a must-have for short, fair-weather sessions.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Does the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap need extra pegs or clips?
Does the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap need extra pegs or clips?
No. It’s designed to fit the Tempest RS 150 without additional clips or pegs, which keeps setup nice and straightforward.
02What does the Skull Cap do on a Tempest RS 150?
What does the Skull Cap do on a Tempest RS 150?
It creates an extended peak over the doorway, giving you more protection from rain and helping keep the entrance area drier. Its twin-skin construction also helps reduce condensation.
03How small does the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap pack down?
How small does the Trakker Tempest RS 150 Skull Cap pack down?
The transport size is 30cm long by 13cm, and it comes in an Aquatexx drawstring bag for keeping it tidy in your shelter kit.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are adds useful protection around the doorway without needing extra pegs or clips. and twin-skin design helps manage condensation during damp, cooler sessions.; the main trade-off is only fits the trakker tempest rs 150, so it’s no good if you change shelters..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Adds useful protection around the doorway without needing extra pegs or clips.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Tempest RS 150 owners fishing overnight or multi-day sessions: The extended peak and twin skin give you extra cover, better doorway protection and help reduce condensation when you’re tucked up for longer.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Only fits the Trakker Tempest RS 150, so it’s no good if you change shelters.”
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