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insulated frabill


CrappieKiller01

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Hands down Yes they are much warmer--I have the R2tec and was out this morning in below 0 temps. I run my big buddy on low and I have to take my suit off and crack a window or I'm sweating. Cons would be they are a little heavier but well worth the extra money

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I too would vote yes. I have a couple Frabill R2 Tech shacks.

They are much more confertable on many fronts. Warmer, dryer, less noise, fireproof, and very durable.

The weight increase is not significant. It is quickly offset with the less fuel weight needed to tote and the smaller heater you will find is required to heat it.

Go for it!

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yes, i'd have to agree that the frabill's are the cats meow... we have 5 flip overs... 1 otter, 1 clam, 1 eskimo and 2 frabill r2 tec predators.... the frabills are without a doubt the warmest out of the whole bunch... the reason we got 2 of the same shack is because of how much warmer they are...

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I have a Canvas Craft and I love the white interior for lighting, the insulated cover and I have not had any issues with it dripping.

Without a doubt a great portable and well worth the money.

I have the new Otter seats in it and the Sportsman caddy from Otter also.

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I have the insulated frabill as well. all are correct in that much warmer, no draft/ damp air, no condensation. Canvas craft tent also sounds good. Any idea on cost to tent a 2 man house with isulated material?? I am curiois ....thanks

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Depends on how comfortable you are in the otter size right now and what you have invested into it already. That frabill specs seems to add 20 pounds of weight. I had bench seat, and hyfax on my medium sled already so when canvas craft offered to take close to 100$ off the retail price and throw in the cover at the ice fishing show it was a deal too good to be true. I have also bought a custom boat cover from them and am extreamly happy with it. When I went into the Rogers shop the guy wanted to talk fishing and lake conditions instead of make the sale and hurry me along. Good company to spend my money with. Thats just my opinion to wait one year and get your deal at the show.

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Here is a link to their HSOforum for the pricing.

http://www.canvascraftinc.com/northlandersellsheet.pdf

I just picked up a magnum single with the Norpac insulation material. I went out this weekend with the sister inlaw. I had the big buddy as low as it could go. It was hot in there. If she was not with, I would have had the heater off & still been warm. Insulated canvas is where it is at. Take a trip down to Rogers & talk with the guys there, if you are looking for a nonpressure looking/buying experience. I had the same feeling there. They are just down to earth guys that want to talk fishing..

BTW when I was talking with the guys I found out basically Canvas Craft/ Norpac supplies the raw material to Frabill. So you get the nice otter sled with the Norpac canvas..

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Go with Canvas Craft. I bought a magnum double flip with the insulated fabric at the ice show. Opened up it is 6 X 11. Awesome room for 2 guys with each having a side. I went this big since I have a snowmobile now. Big Buddy on low heats it very well. If I can't use the snowmobile, I'll use my original medium Otter made by Canvas Craft that I bought in 1995 and still going strong. I looked at the insulated Frabills but they were much heavier.

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