12V Seat Warmer in the Portable

[JimBuck]

I was curious if anyone has used a seat warmer for the portable ice shack? I fish from my boat pretty late in the season and have been throwing around the idea of picking one up for fall/winter. Any suggestions or experience with them would be appreciated.

[CJH]

No experience with them, but I believe Clam just came out with one you might want to check out......I think its already posted on Reed's HSOforum.

[JimBuck]

How Ironic. I wonder how the clam heater's stack up against a car seat heater? They don't have the back heating element like most car heaters and are about 20 bucks more than a typical low-end 12v seat warmer. Thanks for the tip CJH. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[harvey lee]

I simply use my Artic Armor. They keep my seat very warm.

I could see where a warmer may work out.

[CJH]

No problem! Not sure of the specifics, but I think it would be great for late season fishing out of a boat or out of a bigger ice shack that is pulled by a sled/wheeler.

[JimBuck]

I love my arctic armor as well. I'm trying to leave the buddy heater at home and find an alternate source of warmth to save on bulk and weight. I figured the seat warmers might be the ticket. Getting the fingers warm would be rather easy and I wouldn't have to worry about heater placement or ventilation.

[Dave]

How large of a battery do you think a 12volt seat warmer would need? It's not going to run from a Vex battery for long. If you'll need a deepcycle, that pretty much weighs more, and takes as much space, as a gas heater.

[NCLaker]

Better off investing on a nice pair of ice fishing bibs, good shack heater, and a nice comfy padded seat. Never had a problem with my butt getting cold in the shack.

[JimBuck]

The clam heaters are supposed to last upwards of 8 hours on one vex battery.

[Dave]

The clam heaters are supposed to last upwards of 8 hours on one vex battery.

I never would have guessed that long. Thanks.

[CJH]

I think its a cool idea and could potentially be better than carrying a heater and a bunch of small tanks or one large tank. If I hear good things, I might try it instead of the Buddy. The convenience of leaving the heaters attached to the seat and just throwing in a vex battery is appealing......

I have an AA suit and that does keep me warm, however the heater does make the experience more enjoyable!!!!

[Northlander]

A butt heater pad isnt going to keep you holes from skimming over or the zipper from freezing up. Ill stick to my AA and a good sunflower heater.

Besides its not your butt you want to keep warm its your kidneys.

[Ed Carlson]

Given a choice, I would likely rather plug in electric socks if needed than heat up my butt...but...that's me.

I use Frabill shacks with the deluxe seating...my butt is good...very warm....me bunz be nice-n-tostty Eh.

Yet if'n that special Gall Pall is with...I may see a purpose for it maybe.

[JeffB]

No seat heater for me.

[croixflats]

Remember the AA suite has that extra padding on the back side so it may take a while to feel the effects of a seat warmer if at all. I know sitting on the ice I dont get cold in that area just like the knee's so I would assume it would'nt let heat in just like the cold.

[JimBuck]

The seat warmer was intended to be used as part of a one-man flip style for run and gun applications and keeping weight light as possible since I'm pulling gear by foot. Getting heat through the foam insert on the bibs might be a bit of an issue, nice thought croixflats. Thanks to those who chimed in with helpful responses.