Differences between 1man shacks?

[rbandsasha]

I have a larger hub style shelter to use when with others but I am looking at a 1 man for the times when I go by myself or with someone and plan to be a little more mobile.

I have looked at the Clam Pro and Kenai. For the new shacks I know the Pro has the thermal top and obviously there is a price difference. Those items aside, I still have a few questions for those that may have insight.

A couple of questions, where do you put your auger with the 1 man shacks? With the seat mount, a bucket, flasher, heater or whatever misc. gear, I am not sure a power auger would lay on top without falling off.

With the pro are you able to move locations without having to retract the poles? A 2 man I have previously was a pain to move because the tarp of the shack drug on the ground when flipped all the way open.

Next, I am 6'3 260. Is the kenai too narrow at my size? I sat in one in a store today and seemed fine but hard to tell.

Any other thought on the diffences would be appreciated.

I like the width of the pro but the solid poles/instant flipover of the kenai. Help me decide.

Thanks

Ryan

[Brad B]

check out a clam kodiak also. it is 38 inches wide and has a 70 inch ceiling were as the kenai is 35 inches wide and has a 62 inch ceiling. plus the kodiak has a seat with a back rest were the kenai does not.

[mnguy152]

I would go with a 2 man for myself for some reason the designers must be like 115lbs with 2 cement blocks when they figure a one man or 2 man.Just always seams like the 2 man is more like a 1 man and a 3 man is more like a 2 man. But I am not little man I got some shoulders on me lol.

[Mike Stark]

Don't forget to check out Otter shelters. They make one of the best flip over shelters on the market. High quality product.

Frabill also makes an awesome shelter.

[Dave]

I believe Canvas Craft's one man's are a bit taller than the rest.

[Mike Walerak]

You might want to look at the Nanook. It is great for one person. I have both the Nanook Thermal and the Pro TC. The Nanook is a bit heavier but it provides more storage in the sled. The Pro is nice because it is light. The downside to the one man houses is hauling all your gear. I usually put my auger in and have the drill portion sticking out to the side. You really can't go wrong with either one.

mw

[Bass Whacker]

I just got the kenia this year and I'm 6'1" about 240 and im very comfortable in it. The one thing to think about is it comes with a bench seat that isnt very comfortable but a boat seat fixes that problew for you. there isn't tons of extra space for gear but I havent had an issue yet.

[mww24]

I have a scout which is an inch wider than a kenai and a little shorter in height. I'm 6 ft 270. I fish just fine in it. I mounted the seat a little off center. My tackle box flasher and ice scoop goes in the narrow slot next to the seat. My rod bag heater and cooler go into the wider slot on the other side of the seat. I keep one pound propane tanks in the sling underneath the seat. I lay my auger on top and bungee it down. works great. it has a door but i never use it because its like 4 feet tall.

[Dark Cloud]

With the pro are you able to move locations without having to retract the poles?

Ryan

Yes... I have a pro and when you flip things over to move, most of the material ends up on the sled, no need to retract poles. Most of the time I set up the support pole to make it a wind break - when moveing alot your not opening and closeing it all the way. If it is real windy you dont want to set it up that way.

I liked the Pro over the others mentioned becuse of weight and the extra width...

[Dark Cloud]

p.s. - The pro can be used as a 2 man if needed. With the seat slid to the side and a cooler/bucket added, 2 people can fish in there - 2 holes, 2 flashers, and a heater. I go about 3 bills and my wife and I have used it a few times when I didnt want to drag the 2-man or we were not going to be out long...

[Twins Guy]

I am biased but definitely look at the otter cottage. I use mine solo haul it by hand. Long enough that it has a logical place to stow your auger. Durable sled. Room for two if necessary. I chose it over the pro two years ago and am very happy with the decision.

[PlagueWielder]

Take a look at the Frabill Commando. Awesome one man with room to spare. The poles don't collapse, so no tent dragging. I have the R2 thermal and I don't bring a heater unless its colder than 10*. Otter and Canvas Craft are also good quality.

[Dave]

If more room in the sled's your goal to haul equipment, then look at the Canvas Craft Ultra-Wide. My son and I have fished in that before.

[rbandsasha]

Thanks for the replys so far. Clam is what I listed as that is all I have been able to sit in when looking is stores.

A couple of other things, this is only going to be pulled by hand, no wheeler or sled. That being said, my biggest concern is still where to put the auger and how to prevent gas spills from tipping, etc.

Thanks again.

[Brad B]

when I use my Kenai and I am pulling by hand I lay the power head on the bench seat and run the auger shaft across the top of the sled. as for leaking make sure you lay it on the seat with the tank up and make sure the cap is tight and the air breather screw(if your auger is a older tecumseh model and not a new solo) is shut tight. as long as everything is tight you should have no leaking. to test this I held my auger(20 year old Strikemaster MagIII Plus) upside down and had no leaks. I can take a few pics tommorrow of how I pack my Kenai when I hand pull it and how I put the auger on top. the thing to remember with a one man shack is to bring only what you need and nothing extra.

[looneyducer]

I'm 6', 196 or so, and I love, love, love my little Clam Scout. Two rods, vex, scoop, bucket, black cat.... I can load it in and out of my truck without unloading it. Lay an auger over the top and go. There isn't any extra space, I suppose, but then again I'm out there to fish, not dance around in a shanty. Need to stretch? Flip it back and move. Need to warm up. Kick your slush against the inside walls and turn that little cat up. I even drag mine when hole-hopping. It's easier and faster to drag than carrying a bucket.

[Kodiak]

i have a kodiak one man and a x2 two man. Go get the kodiak, sets up in a instant, pulls good, light, good materials, seat with backrest, plenty of tub space.

do it you wont regret it. put a couple of them prostore led strips in there and go fishing

[Chode2235]

I have an otter den, but would really recommend the cottage. It is a bit wider than my current sled.

I love that the otter 1 mans are a bit longer than the others and you can easily fish 2 holes inside.

I also love that it is on a real sled that is durable and can be pulled around without having to worry about it, and you have a lot of room for storage in it. I can easily fit my power auger in it, along with my bucket, heater, and seat, with plenty of room left over.

The otters are not the lightest house in the world, but probably the most durable. I highly recommend the cottage portable for one man.

[hokiepokie]

I bought the new Otter thermal Cottage and absolutely love it. I got the optional tackle caddie box which is an awesome accessory to hold all my stuff. Plus, the seat and caddie are easily removed for easy loading and unloading. I've had Clam in the past and will never go back. Big upgrade in overall quality with the Otter, plus the thermal material makes a huge difference in keeping it warm.

Good luck!

[superseal]

does the seat move in the kodiak...or is it fixed in one position?

[eyebjim]

I am 6'1" and 275lbs and I have a scout. While I can fish out of it OK it is tight very tight. If I lean back at all my head hits the top but it is not too bad. I can fish too holes in it, barely. I have the cover and when pulling it by hand I will place the 5 gal bucket with minnow bucket inside on the right of the seat, the buddy heater under the seat, rods in the compartment under the seat, flasher behind the bucket and cooler behind the flasher. I then place the cover on it and set the auger on top. It will usually stay there without being strapped. If I pull it with the 4 wheeler I put the auger,flasher and 5 gal bucket on the 4 wheeler so they do not get beat up.

It is a really nice setup but I will be upgrading to a jason mitchell pro or a hub to get something bigger.

I went with this like said because you do not have to extend the poles but it is too short and a bit to narrow. 4 inches taller and 6 inches wider and it would be perfect.

[minnangler]

I'm 6'1' 240 and have no issues with the Kenai. I like the fact the I can just flip it and be fishing in seconds ,its very mobile for hole hopping. I like the fact of no expending poles so no cold fingers from expanding poles in the cold! I like the bench seat as I do alot if sight fishing and jigging in shallower lakes, backwaters. I am usually leaning forward so the seat backrest isn't an issue for me. THe only this I don;t like is the seat height, but I didn't like that on any house that I sat in, so to solve that problen I just bring along a square boat seat cushion and that help get me elivated about 3 inches and that allows my knees to be at the same height as my hips. THe best way to find out what you want to to go into the stores and sit in them flip them over and give them a test run. I also asked a few fellow angler when I was out about how they liked there house and they gave me many likes and dislikes. Many actually asked if I wanted to sit in ther house and give it a teat run. I far as the auger store goes mine fit nicely between the tub and the frame of the seat, i usually bungee cord it in.