Three carp bedchairs that will actually let you sleep on the bank, from a flat budget bed to a memory-foam premium model, plus what to look for.
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Budget: Sonik Bank-Tek Levelbed Standard. Mid-range: Trakker RLX 6 Leg Bed. Premium: Avid Benchmark Ultra Standard with its memory foam mattress.
BudgetBest budget bedchair
Sonik
A completely flat six-leg steel and aluminium bed with a padded mattress, raised pillow area and a micro-fleece cover, at a budget price.
Mid-rangeBest all-round bedchair
Trakker
The latest RLX bed, with heavier padding where you need support and adjustability for uneven swims, finished in Trakker's own camo.
PremiumBest for comfort
Avid
A memory foam mattress over a lumbar support system and CNC-machined hinges designed to give the flattest bed possible.
Every price from £125.99 to £479.99, cheapest first. In stock at Total Fishing Tackle when we last checked.
A good bedchair is the difference between waking up ready for a take and lying awake all night. These picks are standard-size carp bedchairs chosen on frame, leg design, mattress and value, at three budgets, all from the current Total Fishing Tackle range.
| Product | Price | Legs | Size | Weight | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonik - Bank-Tek Levelbed-Standard | £124.99 | 6 | Standard | – | Flat frame, micro-fleece cover, raised pillow |
| Avid - Revolve Bed | £129.99 | 6 | 200 x 80cm | 9.8kg | Flat frame, foam mattress, packs with sleeping bag on |
| Fox - EOS Bed-Standard | £143.99 | 6 | 210 x 85cm | – | Cam-free flat frame, foam mattress |
| Trakker - RLX 6 Leg Bed | £229.99 | 6 | – | – | Heavy padding, adjustable |
| Solar Tackle - Worldwide Bedchair Std 6 Leg | £239.99 | 6 | Mattress 202 x 85cm | – | Lumbar support, lay-flat hinges, fleece inner |
| JRC - Cocoon II Flatbed | £289.99 | 8 | – | – | Steel frame, removable padded mattress |
| Avid - Benchmark Ultra Standard Bed | £339.99 | 6 | 80 x 200cm | – | Memory foam, lumbar support, CNC hinges |
Almost all modern carp beds are flat-frame, meaning the frame folds out to a level platform rather than reclining like a garden lounger. A flat bed is far better for sleeping; some still have an adjustable head section for sitting up and watching the rods.
Six legs suit most anglers and keep weight down. Eight legs spread the load along the whole length, which helps bigger anglers and soft or uneven ground.
Banks are rarely level. Look for legs that adjust independently and lock firmly, with large swivelling mud feet so the bed doesn't sink into soft ground overnight.
Check the width if you're a bigger build: many beds come in standard and wide or XL versions. And remember you have to carry it, sometimes a long way. Pair your bed with the right sleeping bag and shelter using your first overnighter, and read night fishing for carp before you stay out after dark.
Six legs suit most anglers and save weight. Eight legs give more support along the full length, which helps heavier anglers and soft ground.
Not for occasional overnighters: a padded flat bed is fine. For regular long sessions, memory foam makes a real difference to how well you sleep.
Many modern beds have a strap and buckle system that lets you fold them with the sleeping bag still attached, which saves time packing up. Check the product details before you buy.
Standard suits most people. If you're tall or broad, look at wide, XL or eight-leg versions, and check your bivvy has room for the bigger frame.
Use a bed with large swivel mud feet, set the legs on firm ground where you can, and level the bed before you settle in so it doesn't shift during the night.