Ian Golds Bigaloo Shelter

Description

The Ian Golds Bigaloo Shelter is the larger, updated version of the Ian Golds Igloo, built for anglers who want more room and more protection on the beach. Its base area of 2.5sqm is a significant step up from the standard Igloo's 1.75sqm, giving you more ground space for gear or for two people to share, and it stands slightly taller for extra headroom. The adjustable leg angle is what makes this flexibility possible. Set it lower and wider for maximum floor space, or raise it for more clearance — useful if headroom is tight when you are sitting on a tackle box, even with a headlamp on. A tall person can stand up inside, and there is enough room to lie down with space to spare. The shelter measures 7ft wide and 6.6" deep, and it will take a 6ft man stood up, though pushing the side legs out to widen it will reduce the height a little. A full-width door flap is fitted, attaching to an extra pole you pull across the front. This lets you fish completely enclosed on long winter sessions or leave a gap to watch the water, and it gives useful protection if you want to get your head down for a few hours. Pitching is straightforward: the shelter lays flat on the ground before erection, which makes it easy to put up even in high winds, and with a bit of practice taking it down is just as simple in adverse weather. Velcro straps hold spare rods while you are fishing, and large base flaps let you pile on shingle or stones to anchor the shelter firmly on the beach. Those flaps can be fixed outside for greater internal space or inside for greater holding force.