Frabill Trekker II vs Quik flip and Nanook

[71bt]

I hope i bought a good fish house??? Fleet Farm had them on sale and I was going to buy the Eskimo Quick flipp II or the Clam Nanook but they were sold out of them both so since the Trekker was the only one left i got it.

I know its not Frabs top of the line i see the fabric isnt as thick as some models. What I like about it is its lighter and has sliding seats.

I just hope its a quality shelter????

anyone have a pros/cons with this shelter??

[PerchJerker]

We have a Trekker II and like it.

I got it a few years ago to replace a 1-man house ---- my kid comes with me all the time now so the 1-man never got used, and my Otter Lodge is too heavy to pull very far by hand (so it only gets used if I pull it with the atv, or can drive out on the ice). The Trekker II is used as my pull-by-hand shelter, or for anytime I don't want to deal with the size / weight of my Otter Lodge.

I choose the Trekker II because I really liked the big size and light weight. The seats are easy to remove / replace and are comfortable enough. The height of the ceiling could be taller for standing but is plenty tall for fishing. I think this is the 3rd season I've used it and it's still in great shape --- the only problem I've had is that some of the snap buttons inside the poles broke, but Frabill customer service sent me some extra ones.

It is definately not as heavy duty or as sturdy as my Otter, but it has been great for the purpose I got it for. If I had to replace it today I would probably buy another one.

[KG243]

I have one also, and mine is on it's thirs season as well. I am not very happy with it and the fabric already ahs holes in it for being folded up. I use mine all winter as it is the only shack I have. Next time I will be getting something with heavier fabric.

[eurolarva]

Mine is on its 4th year. I bought it cause it would fit in my explorer. I have the deluxe with the boat seats. I have had one pole go bad and broke a chair and Frabil has sent me new ones without question even after three years of owning it. If you can bank it it will keep you warm. This season with no snow and the wind it is hard to keep mine warm. I am happy with mine. You wont be disappointed in your choice.

[Mike Walerak]

I have not used the others but I am falling in love with my Nanook Thermal. The Thermal canvas is absolutly awesome and very warm and still very light weight. I have a Pro TC and Voyager TC and I always grab my Nanook because it is so convenient.

mw

[panfishpounder00]

frabill equalls quality! dont worry bout the fab. most of the houses all have the same 300 denier. customer service is top notch! heating it shouldnt be too much of an issue, as the black fab. would help in absorbing the sun rays and there was a study done between the big three mfg's. and it held the same temp as the fully insulated otter model with the same heater! the poles may not be as strong as the otter but for the price, you got the best " bang for you buck" imo. now days all the mfg's have something different in convenience and all have some great features, and if i could take all the features from all the mfg's and make just one i would!! but Frabill still gets my vote!!