BFSC Kevin Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 was wondering if i could just punch a few holes in the floor and use it as a ice hut? will that work? the floor space is 10 by 12, but my concern would be the head room. atleast it'll keep the wind out but im not too sure on keeping the heat in..anyone tried? tested? true???thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishforfun Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Works fine Kevin did it years ago on Lake Temagami, pack your gear in a plastic cooler that becomes your bench seat, as for heat a coleman stove kept us warm for 3 days of -40. Keep the stove away from the sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) was wondering if i could just punch a few holes in the floor and use it as a ice hut? will that work? the floor space is 10 by 12, but my concern would be the head room. atleast it'll keep the wind out but im not too sure on keeping the heat in..anyone tried? tested? true???thanks! I was thinking of the same thing but wind is the big issue (picture going out for a nature call and tent is blowing away!). You will feel pretty cramped without standing. The minutes will seem like hours. You will go mad. However, might be O.K. if winds are less than 5-10km/hr. But then you wouldn't reaaally need it! Edited January 22, 2007 by snag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 the one i have is roughly 5 ft tall, anyways, i'll be sitting on a bucket right? sitting in the centre, having the rods/hole face closer to the edge of the tent where there is less height... and in terms of the tent blowing away.. hm.. perhap stick a cooler in there to not fly away.. ? lol.. or i guess we/i could try strapping them down to the ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishforfun Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Snag you anchor the tent like you would any portable hut, the old style with an outside frame are easy to anchor. Head room well I'm 5' 7" so wasn't an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 5'9" so wont be too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) Snag you anchor the tent like you would any portable hut, the old style with an outside frame are easy to anchor. Head room well I'm 5' 7" so wasn't an issue Yeah, I keep thinking of those "pop-up" tents. I stand and stretch a lot too. Having a dark enclosure is great for viewing through the ice too. If get a chance to try it, I'll let you guys know. How do you anchor it? Edited January 22, 2007 by snag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 but i also found another one, where you would use your auger and drill a partial hole and you would put a peg in there as the anchor..im trying to find a pic so here it is! found it on cabelas, selling for $24.99 USD i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorguy61 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 If you are serious, look for a low profile tent with aluminum poles. This will handle the wind better, and lessen the risk of breakage. Just a quick responce. outdoorguy61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFISH88 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) Fished many times last year with a friend who had just a little dome tent perfect for a quick set up and take down. But it is no standing room and I would recommend a dome because there will be less resistance from wind a little more aerodynamic just cut a cross in the floor thats all we did. If it has to be anchored just auger a hole outside take a piece of 2x4 with a rope drill a hole in the 2x4 tie a knot with rope slide down hole outside hut presto anchor. very good idea for a quick set up and take down a little coleman stove or whatever will keep it way warm enough. Edited January 23, 2007 by BLACKFISH88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun8ca Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 justbought an ice cube 4 man at walmart ..cheaper than the 2 man at CTC. 6x6x7plus ...pop up style ..will let you know how it works this weekend.. steve aka sun8ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joonmoon Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 If you have an old tent fine but if you are planning to buy one you might as well get a portable hut you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 but i also found another one, where you would use your auger and drill a partial hole and you would put a peg in there as the anchor..im trying to find a pic so here it is! found it on cabelas, selling for $24.99 USD i think Great, I've seen those but never new if they worked. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason27fish Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 light weight and portable thats the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 i used an old tent couple of times, real pain to set up in the wind. if you're not gonna stay in one spot for more than 3 or 4hrs forget it. three seasons ago i used a hunting blind, set up was 5min even in the wind. it was a little cramped but with a small heater or latern it was very comfortable. now i only use portables, more expensive but way more convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 any of you find that it freezes to the ice? just a thought when i was persuing that idea... went with a fishtrap... (sweet deal throught the OFC classifieds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I like it when they freeze to the lake .. its an excuse to leave it up and come back tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun8ca Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) I like it when they freeze to the lake .. its an excuse to leave it up and come back tomorrow lol..good plan .. does your otherhalf buy that ..i might try it myself .. steve Edited January 23, 2007 by sun8ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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