The Cygnet Cyclone 100 is aimed at anglers wanting a compact one-man carp shelter with a fast-erect style frame.
That makes a lot of sense for normal UK fishing.
Huge bivvies look brilliant in photographs, but on many club and syndicate waters you’re trying to squeeze a bedchair onto a tiny patch of level ground between trees.
A smaller shelter has several advantages.
It’s faster to set up, takes up less room on the barrow and generally requires a smaller footprint in the swim.
For 24-hour and weekend fishing, that’s often more important than having enough internal space to hold a dinner party.
When comparing the Cyclone 100 with alternatives such as the Trakker Tempest, Sonik AXS and Fox Frontier ranges, I’d concentrate on three things: usable internal space, waterproofing and how quickly the shelter genuinely goes up.
Peak coverage and ventilation are also important if you’re intending to use it throughout the year.
The 100-size shelter is likely to suit anglers who carry a standard bedchair plus relatively modest amounts of kit.
If you regularly fish week-long sessions or take half the garage with you, look at a bigger version instead.
Anyone using a Cyclone 100 regularly? How does it cope in proper winter weather?