BucktownAngler Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Post up your pics of your portable/pop-up huts (inside & out). id like to see what type youre using and how you set it up on the inside. Im about to purchase one, and trying to figure out which type will suit my needs best. Does anybody cook inside of their portable? Sleep inside? what type of heaters do you find work the best, chairs, cots, etc. Do you guys clear out the snow on your spot, or just set up on the snow? Thx guys....feel free to add anything that should be mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip-ripper Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) I have a BP2 Thermal made by icearmor. I really like the thermal material as it is more durable and keeps you much warmer. Only drawback is the slight weight difference. Never slept inside it but probably could... This model has a bench seat also. I heat it with a small coleman heater and it gets plenty warm, I also use it to warm food wrapped in tinfoil. I find the big advantage to these huts is simply using them to get out of the wind more than anything. If the snow is deep, clear a spot by kicking the snow out of the way, then kick it back over the skirt around the bottom to keep the wind out. Edited October 18, 2011 by Trouty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 You look like a big guy,you may want to get a two man. And no,Im not being rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 depends... i ice fish alone 9 out of 10 days... so i got a larger one man... i got a clam fish trap pro flip over style shelter.... i can fish 2 rods... have a heater...a vexilar... and a minnow pail in my shack... i can actually squeeze in another person if u put the gear outside... just 2 rods and the vexilar inside... i do this with the girlfriend... and im 6'4" pushing 300lbs if you fish with others... then definatly get a 2-3 man shelter... either way... get a flip over style with a sled base...(if your vehicle can fit it) this way the sled base holds all your gear on the walk/drive out as for seats... buckets are good for storage of gear... but you sacrifice comfort... my fish trap shack has a built in boat style seat... i like it cause you can lean back and your back is supported... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i like it cause you can lean back and your back is supported... And have a nap,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 didn't get a picture of it on the the ice but this is setup in the basement after i bought it Clam Base Camp Thermal .. just bought it last winter at BPS and used it a couple of times, a little heavy to carry while walking out ... but once its up it has lots of room, its says 3-4 but with gear and room to stand up and move around 2 people is fine heats up nice with a coleman heater and didn't drip condensation, i'll get pictures in the field this year .. already itching for first ice fishing trip.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) I have a two man clam I removed one of the seats and use a folding lawn chair gives me more room..I might remove the other seat too.... I heat with the mister heater buddy Edited October 18, 2011 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Terry failed to mention,he has a nice piece of foam to put your feet on. Yes,it makes a world of difference. As for your snow question,I like to clear the snow where I am put.I use the snow to hold down the flaps. I dont have a pic of mine,but it,s the black tarped HT Polar express. One man.Whats nice about this hut is,when the suns out nice and strong,you dont need a heater most of the time. It,s a little small,but when yer dragging it out by hand,it,s ok.Would go bigger,if I had a machine to pull it around.Oh wait,I do,I just dont own it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Better insulation leaving the snow in.Sloppy days I clear the snow. I'm not big on small places,Have a two man guide and I'm a little uncomfortable in it. Terry.Where did you hide the kitchen sink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 He does travel like a gypsy dosent he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have 2 huts right now. A cube that I use for early season walkouts and a 2 man Frabil flipover to use once the ice is safe for sled travel. Here's a couple of shots of the flipover in action. And the only shot I have of the cube so far. They work great as a washroom tent when winter camping too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 anybody do any cooking? (like bacon & eggs type of cooking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 YEP. I have a small pan and make grilled cheese with raisen bread and fried bolgna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 i ended up picking up a HT Instashak 4-man popup. I noticed Le Barons had them on sale in their fall catalog. Le Baron Sale I went to Le barons in Markham today on lunch, they had none in stock...the guy said they wont be in for a month, and he already had a waiting list of people for when they do come in. so i added myself to the list I happened to find the same hut on Canadian Tire website, so i printed out Le barons ad, brought it to CT and had them price match it. CT Instashak $299 at CT got it for $152 +tax...also got back $15 CT money as part of their price match guarantee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutdoorDan Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Cool, thanks for the info, Boss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I was using this one all last season: http://www.costco.ca/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=10352729&search=ice+shelter&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-CA&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BCCA&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ne=4000000&D=ice+shelter&Ntt=ice+shelter&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1 I was really impressed with it quality - material is really good - 600d polyester (most of cheap pop-up shelter are 300 d polyester), good zippers and poles. Price is good too - it was $203 with taxes delivered to my door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 i ended up picking up a HT Instashak 4-man popup. I noticed Le Barons had them on sale in their fall catalog. Le Baron Sale I went to Le barons in Markham today on lunch, they had none in stock...the guy said they wont be in for a month, and he already had a waiting list of people for when they do come in. so i added myself to the list I happened to find the same hut on Canadian Tire website, so i printed out Le barons ad, brought it to CT and had them price match it. CT Instashak $299 at CT got it for $152 +tax...also got back $15 CT money as part of their price match guarantee Wow, I was eyeballing this exact one from Canadian Tire. That's a way better price... Especially since I don't know how much I'll actually be ice-fishing, or if I'll even like it... Man, now I am really considering pulling the trigger on this. Does it seem good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Dana, at the price from Lebaron I would be getting one if I needed one. Don't forget to print out the Lebaron page and bring it with you to CTC for the price match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Wow, I was eyeballing this exact one from Canadian Tire. That's a way better price... Especially since I don't know how much I'll actually be ice-fishing, or if I'll even like it... Man, now I am really considering pulling the trigger on this. Does it seem good? Hey Dana, I just did the same thing and bought this from our local CTC. Had to convince them that it was the exact same item. Hard to believe they had it on for $299.00 and we ended up paying $152.00. I had my son print out the on-line flyer from Lebaron as proof. The store still called LeBarons to double check the price. We had it set up out on our lawn the other night. It set up very quick and looks reasonable in over all quality. I figure its more a comfortable 2-man than a 3-4 man hut with gear. They claim to have a 90" X 90" set up size (well thats the outer most points of the cube)and a base size of 70" X 70" and a full 84" in the center for head room. We are planning on using this for our early ice perch fishing rather than dragging out our flip-overs. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) I really doubt my local Canadian Tire 1) has them in stock and 2) would actually price-match an online flyer for a store that isn't within a like 4-5 hour radius from me. I'd have to online order from Le Baron if I want it. But the shipping is probably like $150. lol Edited November 4, 2011 by Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnwire Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 The OP asked about sleeping in a portable hut. Has anyone done this? I'm inclined to think that without some kind of a floor to insulate from the cold of the ice, it would be pretty hard to get it warm enough in there to spend a comfortable night. I hope I'm wrong, because I'd like to try it. Can anyone shed any light on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 The OP asked about sleeping in a portable hut. Has anyone done this? I'm inclined to think that without some kind of a floor to insulate from the cold of the ice, it would be pretty hard to get it warm enough in there to spend a comfortable night. I hope I'm wrong, because I'd like to try it. Can anyone shed any light on this? I know people that have done it. It's not too bad if you use a cot for sleeping on. I have had friends just sleep in their fishing chairs though. Sounds pretty uncomfortable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Sounds pretty uncomfortable to me. Isn't that what ice fishing is all about, though? Uncomfortableness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Isn't that what ice fishing is all about, though? Uncomfortableness? Not if you do it right. We were quite comfortable camping on the ice for 8 days in temps of -20 in the spring of 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I won't lie, that looks pretty epic! But completely ruins my joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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