Pak Shack?

[Amature Hour]

Just wondering if anyone uses this type of porty. Would like to know the ease of use and how warm it is.

The reason is I have a Perm that I love but I gotta get out and fish, before the other house goes out. I dont care who you are standing out on the ice is just way to cold. I just want something that's not going to set me back to much to only use a few times.

Thanks for any info.

[zamboni]

Look into a Clam Scout on some classifieds. Price difference isn't much, and the product is alot better. I had a PakShack and took it back to the store after about 2 uses. One of the zippers broke, and I thought leaning back in the chair made it tough to fish effectively. I got my Scout on clearance at the end of the season for $169, and have been really happy with it.

[minnbowhunter]

I bought one for the same reason as you are looking at. Great idea, poor product in my opinion. The chair is pretty flimsy and the arms that hold the shelter material could have been done alot better. If its windy at all the thing takes off every time you stand up.

Just saw a scout on HSO-Classifieds list for $119 and another for $140

I'd jump on one of those!!

[AaronM]

I just got the PakShak3 a few weeks ago for $96 no shipping. It seems to be sturdy, I'll be putting it through the paces next week so I hope it holds up. For the wind issue, a few ice-anchors should do the trick.

[randyfaas]

I bought one a couple of years ago and I don't like it. If its windy at all, the thing wants to fly away on you unless you are sitting in it. I tried putting a grommet in the back so that I could anchor it down with an ice screw, but it just ripped right out on the first day I tried to use it.

Anyone want to buy one cheap?

[zamboni]

Give you a quarter for it, need a good camping chair for the summer

[randyfaas]

sold.lol.

[randyfaas]

Actually, I've been thinking about trying to turn it into a "portapotty" somehow for when the women come along.

[Far-I]

I like mine.....

[zamboni]

Actually, I've been thinking about trying to turn it into a "portapotty" somehow for when the women come along.

Cut a hole in the seat, and put a bucket underneath

[JIvers]

I picked a Pak Shak up on sale a couple years ago for $45. I've got to agree with most of the other people on here: It's a great idea, but they cut corners in the actual construction and materials.

The Pak Shak does indeed want to fly away in any sort of wind at all when you are not sitting in it (although you can fold the cover down to get it to stay when you are not in it), and the metal in the cover is pretty chintzy. There also isn't a lot of room underneath the cover.

Of course, all these shortcomings are what makes it light and affordable, too. I use mine on days when I am just going out to fish for a couple hours and it is a little cold to sit on a bucket, (and not too windy!).

On a side note, I just picked up a Team Wild one-man portable, and am really looking forward to trying it out.

[tip_upclyma]

one word discribes this product........dogballs

[tedl]

I like mine for the BWCA. I can put it on a pulk sled with the rest of my stuff and ski out a couple of miles.

[fishman31]

Well I have a HT Polar Express. Basically the same and have used the Pac Shack. First of all they are a totally different breed of shelter than the sleds. They are very easy to trans port if you are trying to keep weight down. Plenty of pockets for your jigs, thermos and bait.. As far as warmth. I use a small heater in mine and very warm in there and on sunny days there is no need for heat. There are many good deals on HSO-Classifieds for new so they are affordable.. I have both of these now and a clam. I use each depending on how mobile I want to be.

For got one thing. I keep mine from moving when I get out by just resting my auger handle on the seat.

Just my 2 cents but I believe you will be quite pleased for the price.