Bespoke rod protection
The best-selling NXG luggage range from Trakker expands once again this month, with more additions to the ‘rod protection arm’ of the collection
From humble beginnings in a small unit on a business park somewhere in Sheffield, Trakker has become a massive brand, conquering the globe with their trademark inventive products – just like the Armo bivvy and NXG Luggage collection. And talking of the latter, the success continues with the launch of a number of new additions to the ‘rod protection arm’ of the collection. There will be two new Compact Rod Sleeves, bringing the total to five, along with nine Padded Sleeves, a quiver and a couple of accessories.
The NXG collection itself doesn’t just stand for well-designed and practical luggage items, it’s also rugged and hardwearing thanks to being constructed from Trakker’s season-proven 600-denier polyester which comes in the carpiest-of-carpy green, and thanks to this comprehensive collection of 15 different rod sleeves/holders, this extensive range will offer you multiple options when it comes to protecting your rods and reels.
NXG Compact Rod Sleeves (above)
Trakker’s go-to compact rod protection, the Compact Sleeves, have some more oomph behind them this month with another two additions added to the collection.
Whilst there are five models available – 2-Rod 12ft; 3-Rod 12ft; 5-Rod 12 and 13ft; and 6-Rod 12ft – they all work in a similar manner. Each one has a stiffened tip and butt section to help retain its shape and add protection to your made-up rods. They are all designed to take big pit reels and 50mm butt rings; there are landing net, weigh sling and bankstick pockets; and there’s two duplon carry handles for easy lifting and each one has an external zipped lead pocket. Basically, they’re a cuddle for your rods.
NXG Compact 2-Rod Sleeve 12ft
Dimensions: L 200cm
"GIMME: £59.99
NXG Compact 3-Rod Sleeve 12ft
Dimensions: L 200cm
"GIMME: £64.99
NXG Compact 5-Rod Sleeve
Dimensions: 12ft L 200cm; 13ft L 215cm
"GIMME": £69.99 and £74.99
NXG Compact 6-Rod Sleeve 12dt
Dimensions: L 200cm
"GIMME": £79.99
NXG Padded Rod Sleeves
Working on the same basis of cushion, padding and ultimately, totally protection, the Padded Rod Sleeves work just like the Compact Rod Sleeves but with the added benefit of a pocket to secure additional rod sleeves and/or a brolly.
There’s a range of four – 2-Rod 12ft; 3-Rod 12 and 13ft; and 5-Rod 12ft – with each one comfortably accommodating any big pit reel and rods with 50mm butt rings. It’s not just rods they’ll look after and carry – each one of these models has an additional pocket for landing nets, weigh slings and backsticks, and of course with the option to add more rod sleeves (like Trakker’s NXG Rod Padded Sleeve which is available in both 12 and 13ft lengths) or a brolly.
They do, of course, come with a mountain of padding, both for the rods and your shoulder/hands.
NXG 2-Rod Padded Sleeve 12ft
Dimensions: L 200cm
"GIMME": £64.99
NXG 3-Rod Padded Sleeve
Dimensions: 12ft L 200cm; 13ft L 215cm
"GIMME": £64.99 and £79.99
NXG 5-Rod Padded Sleeve 12ft
Dimensions: L 200cm
"GIMME": £74.99
NXG Rod Padded Sleeve
Dimensions: 12ft L 200cm; 13ft L 215cm
"GIMME": £22.99
10ft Padded Sleeves
‘Guesting’ or angling where you require shorter rods, such as 10ft models, then Trakker have your rod’s back with this range of two padded sleeves. The 3-Rod Padded Sleeve features a padded internal divider to protect and keep the rods separate, whilst on the outside you’ll find a pocket for adding a 10ft single sleeve, along with banksticks and landing net pocket.
And just as with the 12 and 13ft models, you can purchase singles which feature a three-quarter-length zip and duplon carry handles.
NXG 10ft 3-Rod Padded Sleeve
Dimensions: L 160cm
"GIMME": £59.99
NXG 10ft Rod Sleeve
Dimensions: L 160cm
"GIMME": £22.99
NXG Quiver and Sleeve
A multi-purpose banger! The NXG Quiver is available in two sizes: 3 and 5-Rod with the option to attach the rods to the quiver in full sleeve, three-quarter (NXG 3/4 Rod Sleeve) or unprotected. It of course comes with all the bells and a fleet of whistles: strengthened Nyplax base, two zipped front pockets, padded shoulder strap and neoprene carry handle and on the inside you can store a brolly/slimline bivvy.
NXG Quiver 3-Rod
Dimensions: L 125cm x W 30cm
"GIMME": £29.99
NXG Quiver 5-Rod
Dimensions: L 125cm x W 30cm
"GIMME": £34.99
NXG 3/4 Rod Sleeve
Dimensions: L 155cm
"GIMME": £22.99