Team Wild Fishhouse

[Al.Wichman]

I have a chance to buy the Wild three man house new still in the box for 485 dollars I was going to get the otter lodge but fot 200 less it seems to be about the same size inside and a little lighter. My question I guess is the 900 denier vs 600 really worth 200 bucks. Also anyone who owns one of the wild houses some feedback positive or negative would be cool.

[Northlander]

Here is what I will tel you on the houses. 1st check www.otter.com for all the specs on both.

The Wild series has a shallower tub thats lighter weight and has less seating room therefore they come with a bench.

Size wise they are the same.

The Wild canvas is still good at 600 denier but the Pro Series 900 denier with coating is better at cutting wind and holding heat.

Poles in Pro series are a bit nicer with a better insert to make taking up and down very easy.

The Pro Series seating and seats are more comfy and can go forward and back as well as side to side. You can also add the Sportsmans Caddy to the Pro Series not the Wild.

I tel everyone get the hyfax on the tub it will make it last a long long time.

If you fish a lot I would get the Pro Series. If not the Team Wild is a nice quality house for those on a tighter budget.

[tsande00]

My 2 cents: The pro series is by far the nicer of the two shacks...it's not even debatable.

That being said, I think you're getting more bang for your buck with the Wild series. A standard Mr. Heater will heat both shacks to the point of comfort, but you will likely use less propane with the pro series.

Toss up...if money is a legit thought than go with the Wild and buy yourself a shack you'll be very happy with. If money isn't a big concern than spring for the Otter Pro and by a house you'll be happy with and have peace of mind knowing you own the best out there. They are top of the line.

[harvey lee]

I totally agree with Northlander.

[quijibo]

I have the Cabelas version of the Wild 3 man and I would probably pay the $200 just for the seating. The Wild will be a great shelter for a few years, the Otter may be the last shelter you have to buy.

Adam

[Chris Barlage]

I guess it all comes down to what you are willing to spend. is the pro worth the extra money, with out a question it is. But if money is an issue than I think it is safe to say that you would be happy with the wild house but for me the extra money is well spent on the pro.

[marine_man]

I agree with everything stated here... if you can afford it, go for the pro.. you won't be disappointed.

I picked up a Wild 3 house last year.. here's a link to my informal review:

Wild 3 Review

marine_man

[Sifty]

I have the Wild two man and have to say for the money it has been a great HSOList.

Sifty

[Brad B]

I have a otter wilderness northern model(3 man model before they where called "wild 3") and it is a great house. If that was not on sale when I got it I would have went with a pro series instead. The thing to remember is the bench style seat adds alot of extra overall weight to the package. if the weight is a issue go with the pro series. also the advantage of geting the pro series is that down the road if you want to switch out the tent and go to a fully insulated one you can do this by buying a norpac tent from canvas craft and putting it on your sled and frame with out any modifications to the tent or frame. you can't do this with a wild house ( i guess they could custom make a nor pac to fit a wild frame but it would cost alot more then the pro .)

[Surreal Deal]

I also have the Cabelas version, mine is the Wild 2. I can't argue against paying more for the Otter if you can afford it but that is not to say that the Wild is junk at all... It is a great shelter.

I do not know how the Otter stacks up in terms of condensation, but it was absolutely necessary to install reflectix in my Wild (If you don't know what reflectix is, run a search on the site or look at the portable modification threads). My first & only outing in my Wild w/o reflectix the interior became a rain forest. I read all of the helpful threads here on HSO about reflectix and was quickly sold on it. I never had another problem with condensation.

A standard Mr. Heater will heat both shacks to the point of comfort, but you will likely use less propane with the pro series.

BTW - with the reflectix I noticed that my propane usage was negligible, well below anything I would consider unreasonable in the cost of going fishing.