Crystal (Woods) ice tent

[Rod Caster]

A nice price for a 2 or 3 man, but not much info on the site, or anywhere else online. 179 for the 3-man vs. 140 reg price.

 

http://ca.wholesales.../prod10965.html

 

Has anybody used a Crystal or Woods ice tent? Are they under 30lbs? Some of the other smaller shelters weight over 50lbs...that sounds horrible for a backlake trip especially after you add the weight from the other gear. Edit to say: 50lbs must include a sleigh.

 

Here is a comparable 3-man Rapala Ice Tent. Higher price. 250

https://www.thefishi...07&ALL=ALL&d=07

 

 

The Eskimo 6-man quickfish looks like a good deal as well... 38lbs isn't bad for this much space.

http://www.cabelas.c...n=1188&ID=14999

 

Any thoughts? Comparative products? Could I just buy a cheap portable tent and basically get the same advantage a shelter offers?

Edited February 25, 2012 by Rod Caster

[jim]

I own an Eskimo Base camp [3man] looks similar. Weighs 28 lbs. Not fire proof so be careful heating. I'm very happy with my tent. Not much info on the one in the ad, I'd want to know more.

[gino]

Chad, my buddy has a 6 man Rapala hut, works very good, sturdy and very stable in high winds, worked very good at Quinte few weeks ago in heavy wind and snow.. But Woods one is at very good price, they're products at CT are not bad quality...

[Rod Caster]

Lebarons has the Rapala tents on-Sale. 185 for the 3-man is a good price vs. 250 at the fishinhole

 

http://www.lebaron.ca/pdffiles/web_spec/rapala_rapshack_web.pdf

[Ice_ice]

Lol seriously? Talking about huts... I'd be checking for tents this time of year.

[bdox]

Here's the manufacturer's website. I couldn't find any weight specifications though...

[Rod Caster]

Lol seriously? Talking about huts... I'd be checking for tents this time of year.

 

I already own a tent... But my gf won't let me cut holes in the floor.