mike rousseau Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Good day everyone.... So I've used my new Eskimo Quickfish 3i 3 man insulated pop up hut a handfull of times in a handfull of different conditions... This hut is 70"x70" and right around 6.5 feet tall dead center... At Canadian Tire it was regular $499 on sale for $299... Cons.... The hut when packed up is pretty big... This is mostly due to the thicker insulated fabric.... Not much of a con because it was expected with an insulated hut... Pros... I bought this as a 2 man and there's plenty of room.... If your super organized you could probably squeeze 4 in there... But 2 is nice and roomy.... Sets up fast and packs into the oversized bag really well... Very dark inside... But has 4 windows if you want light... Can also open the clear plastic on the window if you want... 2 air vents up high that can be closed or opened... Nice heavy zippers on the doors... They were really tight on the first use but after we "broke in" the hut the zippers are smooth as can be... Came with 6 pegs... Great pegs... 4 for 4 corners and 2 extra to peg out the wind blown walls... For this I added a set of straps from Canadian tire instead if the piece of string they provide... Also learnt today if it's super cold pour a little water where your screwing your pegs in... Helped a LOT... The insulated material holds heat very well... That being said the hut is pretty tall... And heat rises... I added a small tent fan from Canadian Tire and was amazed at the difference it made moving the heat evenly around the hut... We were out this morning... -26 at the start of the day... I use a portable buddy heater (9,000btu).... With this heater and the small fan we were plenty warm... No gloves... No hats... No jackets.... Overall I couldn't be happier unless someone else was setting up my hut for me... Lol Hope this helps anyone looking at buying a pop up... Feel free to ask any questions Thanks Mike
Fisherpete Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 I have the same hut Mike, but the non-insulated one. Same feeling here, been pretty happy with it. You mentioned pouring water when screwing in the anchors - does this make it easier to screw in or is there some other advantage?
mike rousseau Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I have the same hut Mike, but the non-insulated one. Same feeling here, been pretty happy with it. You mentioned pouring water when screwing in the anchors - does this make it easier to screw in or is there some other advantage?It seamed so soften the ice a bit allowing the ice anchors to "bite" faster rather then them chipping ice for 20 turns before getting a good "bite" Today (-26) was the first time I had an issue with the anchors getting a quick bite Edited February 1, 2015 by Mike Rousseau
Dan668 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Nice review. Insulated makes a big difference. My clam pegs are useless, so i carry a drill. Another option thats really quick if your having issues.
porkpie Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Nice, I have a little hub from eskimo (one of the old green ones). It's been pretty good to me also! That tent fan from CT makes all the difference. It lets me get away with a little buddy heater most of the time even in a fish trap guide, unless it's really freaking cold! Edited February 1, 2015 by porkpie
davey buoy Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 How did you guys set up the tent fan?,great idea,probably small and battery operated?.Nice review Mike.!!
porkpie Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 The one I have has a fan, some led lights and it runs off 3 AA batteries. It has a hook that folds out and I just hang it off a pole on the roof and you can change the direction of the fan wherever you want.
davey buoy Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 The one I have has a fan, some led lights and it runs off 3 AA batteries. It has a hook that folds out and I just hang it off a pole on the roof and you can change the direction of the fan wherever you want. Thanks,sounds good,just checked CT on line and couldn't find them,will have to drop in to the store.
mike rousseau Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Posted February 1, 2015 How did you guys set up the tent fan?,great idea,probably small and battery operated?.Nice review Mike.!! The one I got is pretty small.... Abouts a pop can in size.... And runs on 2 D batteries.... It comes with a built in hook to hang from the poles on the roof.... I added a metal carabiner because I don't want the plastic clip to break... I pointed the fan straight down to blow the hot air th the floor... The fan has a pivoting head as well... So when the sun came up and warmed the south east corner of the hut I then pointed the fan to the north west corner if the hut...
mike rousseau Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Posted February 1, 2015 This is the one I got http://m.canadiantire.ca/en/sports-rec/camping/tents-accessories/tent-accessories/broadstone-mini-tent-fan-with-led-light-0762824p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=AskAndAnswer&utm_content=Default
porkpie Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 The one I bought is a clearance item, $13 perhaps they have discontinued them. The closest CT to me is Fergus and they have a half dozen of them on the shelf. Your mileage may vary depending on the store.
davey buoy Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 It did say discontinued,you would think there would be other models available .PA may carry something similar?.
mike rousseau Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Posted February 1, 2015 Here's one at PA Little more expensive The one I got at tc saw regular like $24.99 on sale for $12 http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/camping-tent-fan-with-led-lights/A-p8491961e
mike rousseau Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Posted February 1, 2015 Clam also makes one I know cabelas sells em... Maybe SAIL or Lebaron or bass pro as well
misfish Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Nice review. Im going back to a flip over next season. I like the room in the hub,but when it,s move time in the cold,it,s a P3TA. The screws they give with the hub is the best on the market. I never have to use water. I just use this.
manjo39 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Excellent review Mike thanks. Saw your post when you bought it. I just missed the sale back then. Thanks for the update on your experience. Any issues with condensation? Hey Brian if you have the 3i and are going to sell it to get a flip over let me know. Edited February 2, 2015 by manjo39
mike rousseau Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Posted February 2, 2015 Excellent review Mike thanks. Saw your post when you bought it. I just missed the sale back then. Thanks for the update on your experience. Any issues with condensation? . We had frost build up the day it was -26... Once the sun came up and it got above -20 it all melted and dried out... That's also when I learnt to use the fan to blow warm air to the colder areas of the hut
manjo39 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 We had frost build up the day it was -26... Once the sun came up and it got above -20 it all melted and dried out... That's also when I learnt to use the fan to blow warm air to the colder areas of the hut Great feedback. Thanks again. It has helped in making my decision and I'll buy with confidence.
misfish Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Hey Brian if you have the 3i and are going to sell it to get a flip over let me know. I have the non-insulated hub
davey buoy Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Stopped at two CT's today,both said tent fans should be in by the end of march. .Just not in time lol.
misfish Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Stopped at two CT's today,both said tent fans should be in by the end of march. .Just not in time lol. Just a thought Dave. Maybe buy a few palm leafs and have the wife wave them for you. Edited February 2, 2015 by Brian B
davey buoy Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Just a thought Dave. Maybe buy a few palm leafs and have the wife wave them for you. Smart Like that's going to happen
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