steelhunter Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Do all the new clam pop ups have the thermal fabric Looking at the switchback or the xl4000 Anyone have either of these huts and are they worth the money Or the eskimo quick fish 3 thermal Edited January 22, 2014 by steelhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 They make both, thermal and non thermal ones.. I've got a Nanook Thermal, I don't even need a heater in there after 5-10 mins, it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thermal is the way to go if you have the extra bucks to shell out. There are some tricks that guys are doing though with the non-thermal ones and having good results retaining the heat. A roll of reflective insulation can do wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I have a none thermal Nanook. I just run one of those Mr.buddy single burner heaters. The wire frame ones. It will have the inside of the hut dripping with water after about 10-15 mins of running the heater on low. To me, the thermal ones just add extra weight and $$ . Not really needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 A "moving" blanket and 4 spring clamps from the dollars store works wonders over the top. Gives you something to wrap up in .. in an emergency as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 A "moving" blanket and 4 spring clamps from the dollars store works wonders over the top. Gives you something to wrap up in .. in an emergency as well. FRUGAL LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 FRUGAL LOL Or thrifty as I like to say.Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Call Lloyd anything you want... it worked good. He could get his clam to 30 C on a -20C day ! I personally prefer it just warm enough to take the chill off and unzip my jacket.. not to strip naked so you don't sweet and then freeze to death when you get back on the sled to move. Edited January 22, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) If I wanted to be that warm,I would have a perm hut. Ya,just toasty warm is good for me to Wayne.. Although Terry thinks it,s a dat bit warm in my hub. Since I got my new elite under control,he seems to be asking if everything is ok. I say YUPP alls good. I think to justs asks,to get a bit of warmth. LOL Edited January 22, 2014 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I dont even use heat in my flip over clam. Most of the time I just flip it half way as a wind break and thats good enough. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I dont even use heat in my flip over clam. Most of the time I just flip it half way as a wind break and thats good enough. S. When you get old,tell us about it. YOUNG WHIPPER SNAPPERS. LMAO. Oh I was one that was like that. TIME CATCHES EVERYONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 XL4000T is thermal (T=thermal). The switchback does not appear to be thermal. A couple of +/- on thermal: + up to minus 7/8 with 3/4 people we rarely need the big buddy heater going. They do retain the body heat generated really well. + minimal/zero condensation when heater is going in extreme cold. Hauling & drying out a wet hut is a PITA. + considerably less fuel to keep the hut warm in extreme cold. - they are considerably heavier to haul vs non thermal. That's my SIL's job. - they not only retain body heat well but also flatulence. I'm expecting an XL6000TC tomorrow via UPS. It is a warranty replacement for last years Thermal Command Post. If buying new, they have a good 1 yr warranty which includes shipping, duty & taxes. Scan/photo your receipt when you purchase just in case. Good luck with your purchase. Clam is worth the && IMHO. Slayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not me I run the heater in my work truck full blast . I usually don't wear jackets in to peoples houses because I leave them so it is from the truck to the house in a short sleeve shirt most of the time. When it is snowing the snow makes my arms smoke kind of freaky. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 A "moving" blanket and 4 spring clamps from the dollars store works wonders over the top. Gives you something to wrap up in .. in an emergency as well. FRUGAL LOL hey, I have a moving blanket for really really cold days. Works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 When you get old,tell us about it. YOUNG WHIPPER SNAPPERS. LMAO. Oh I was one that was like that. TIME CATCHES EVERYONE. Im older than you might think, but I work outdoors all day, and my days off are spent outdoors too, so I get climatized I guess. Its the newfie blood S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhunter Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks for all the info I'll keep looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I also have the Nanook non thermal and am very satisfied with it i just fire up my 9000 btu Mr Buddy heater and it gets nice and toasty in there. Cheers Mitch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Don't know why I never at least had a pop-up when living up north. Huts are the bomb yo! Heaters inside them are even awesomer. But I get a headache, then a little dizzy and usually pass out awhile... that part kinda sucks. Outside ya just gotta keep on fishin' on to stay warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 If at all possible I would go with something thermal. It does add weight but really holds the heat well. The condensation of the non thermal will become annoying in very cold weather. I use X2s in weather down to -45 and am running a big buddy on low or medium. The XL4000T is a good shack. With any of the larger hubs I would suggest a small battery operated fan to move the warm air back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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