Fox XL Bivvy Table
5 Things To Know
- The XL Bivvy Table has a laminated top measuring 80cm by 60cm for tackle and bait preparation.
- Its height adjusts from a minimum of 56cm to a maximum of 75cm.
- Fully adjustable legs let you level the table for use on uneven ground.
- For transport, the legs fold flat and fix in place.
- A polyester carry bag is supplied to keep the table together between sessions.
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Fox XL Bivvy Table Review
Long sessions need somewhere proper to work, and that's the job the Fox XL Bivvy Table is built for. Its laminated top measures 80 x 60cm, which leaves room for a rig box, bait and cooking kit side by side, and the legs set it anywhere from 56cm to 75cm.
That makes it a table you sit at in a chair rather than one you reach across to from the bedchair. So, is a table this size worth carting to the lake? For a weekend or a week-long stay, I think it is. All four legs adjust to level the top on uneven ground, they fold flat and fix in place for the journey, and a polyester carry bag keeps the whole lot together between trips.
How well is it built?
The laminated top is the heart of it. Laminate is a hard-wearing, wipe-clean surface, which matters when you're mixing bait, tying rigs and setting down pans on the same table, and the rounded corners and edge trim give it a tidy, finished look.
The legs fold flat and fix in place, so they shouldn't flop about while you carry it, and each one adjusts for height on its own. For me, it's a simple, sensible design without gimmicks, and there's very little on it to go wrong over years of long sessions.
To be fair, the Nash Bank Life Adjustable Table edges it on build, mainly for its shatterproof, weatherproof top, which is why the Fox sits half a point lower. For a table that's built to be used hard week after week, though, I think 8.5 is a fair score.
Stability & Footing
Very few swims are flat, so fully adjustable legs make a big difference on a table this size. You can level the top on a sloping bank or a rutted gravel swim, which stops pots, cups and leads sliding towards one edge.
Each leg ends in a wide, flared foot, and with a leg at each corner of an 80 x 60cm frame, the footprint is broad. That should keep it steady when you lean on it to tie a rig or set a kettle down, and it's built to stay put once it's levelled.
Could it be steadier? At its full 75cm height on soft mud, any tall table gives a little more than a low bedside one, so it's worth taking a minute to bed the feet in properly. Overall, though, it's a stable workstation, and 8.5 reflects that well.
Storage & Organisation
How you organise a table like this is pretty much up to you, because the top is one big, open surface. There are no recessed trays, rig tool slots or a second tier, so small bits like hook packets and swivels are better kept in a box on the table than loose on it.
If you like everything sorted into compartments, the NGT Dynamic Bivvy Table splits its top into five sections and the Fox Compact 2 Tier Bivvy Table gives you two levels. They're both far smaller tables, though, and neither gives you this much open working space.
For the journey, the legs fold flat and lock, and the polyester carry bag keeps the top covered in the car. It's still an 80 x 60cm panel, so it needs a bit of room in the boot. I think 8.0 is about right.
Is it good value for money?
Is it good value? It costs about the same as the Nash Bank Life Adjustable Table, which edges it on build and comes in two sizes, while the Fox sets higher for working at a chair. That makes it a close call that comes down to how you like to set up.
The Sonik Hi-Lo Session Table costs a good deal less and has a slightly longer 90 x 51cm top, but its roll-out aluminium surface isn't as solid as a laminated board. At the other end, the Fox Session Table XXL gives you far more room but costs a lot more.
I'd recommend the XL Bivvy Table to long-session anglers who want a solid, chair-height workstation for rig tying, bait prep and cooking, and who have room in the car for it. If you mostly want a bedside table for remotes and a torch, a smaller, lower table makes more sense.
Pros
- Large 80 x 60cm laminated top for rigs and bait prep
- Legs adjust from 56cm to 75cm for chair-height working
- All four legs level the top on uneven ground
- Legs fold flat and lock in place for transport
- Polyester carry bag keeps it together between sessions
Cons
- Flat open top has no recesses or rig tool holders
- A big, flat panel to find room for in the car
Features and Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tabletop | Laminated, 80cm x 60cm |
| Leg adjustment | Fully adjustable for level use on uneven ground |
| Minimum height | 56cm |
| Maximum height | 75cm |
| Transport | Legs fold flat and fix in place |
| Carry bag | Polyester carry bag supplied |
How It Compares
See how the Fox XL Bivvy Table compares with other bivvy tables on overall score and current price.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fox XL Bivvy Table | £87.99 | |
| Trakker Deluxe Bivvy Table | £49.95 | |
| Nash Bank Life Adjustable Table | £89.99 | |
| Sonik Bank-Tek Bivvy Table | £28.99 | |
| NGT Dynamic Bivvy Table | £37.26 | |
| Sonik Hi-Lo Session Table | £65.99 | |
| Fox Session Table XXL | £127.95 | |
| Korda Bucket Table | £14.99 | |
| Trakker Carbon Effect Bivvy Table | £29.99 |
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