two man portable......which one?

[shek]

Which two man portable is the best. I looked at the clam and the diamond shape fabric on the ceiling looks like it will come apart easy and might rip easier than the frabil. Which is more durable? What are the thoughts on square tubing?

Thanks

[dfeste]

Your first sentence said which is best so I'm voting for Canvas Craft. I love mine. No experience with the square poles but the round ones in the CC have stood up to some pretty brisks winds this year with no issues.

[harvey lee]

I have used the square pole and round pole systems. I have also used the regular and insulated portables. Last Monday I was out in winds up to 40mph and my poles still work like new. I have had this house for 4 years and it has been a great portable.

if money is not a huge issue, check out the Canvas Craft insulated portables. They are the best insulated model on the market and thier round pole system slides together like they have been greased up.

Nice white interior for ease of lighting and it is very well contrusted.

They use an Otter tub so you know that you are getting one of the toughest tubes on the market today.

For am uninsulated portable, do yourself a favor an at least look at the Otter line up of portables.

[shek]

Thanks for the replies. My father in-law is the one looking so I don't know his price range. I just looked at canvas craft's site and they do look awesome.

Thanks again.

[Northlander]

The Otter Cabin Or Lodge would be my pick. Cabin is a smaller two man but great for 1 big guy and his gear. The lodge is a roomy 2 man that can carry everything 2 guys would bring. Check them out at www.otter.com The Pro Series is all insulated and the Wild series has a thermal top.

[Coon]

Can someone tell me which Canvas Craft model is the about same size as the Otter Cabin?

[harvey lee]

I believe the Northlander Single would be a good match to the Cabin.

[spinnerboy]

+1 for the insulated otter! Fished in one a few weeks ago with a guide on devils lake. Was cold out and a buddyheater on low heated the house in about a minute! Very warm and comfy! I own a clam and doesnt even compare!

[Notcho]

I got one of the new insulated otter cabins this year. Best on the market in my opinion! I was "team blue" until I saw the quality of the otter. Sold my clam and never looked back.

[harvey lee]

The new insulated Otters are very nice but when it comes to the thickness of the insulation in the two, nothing is close to the Canvas craft model.

There is a post on this HSOforum showing the difference.

[Coon]

I believe the Northlander Single would be a good match to the Cabin.

thanks, but which single? medium, magnum , or large??

[highlife4me]

The Otter Cabin uses the medium sled so it would be about the same size as the medium CC.

[Rivernut]

Love my Otter cabin. Have the square tubing in it, no problems.

[NKLCOLT1911]

i have a clam base camp and i like it so far(first season with it) it goes up in less than a minute is light to haul around and the price is pretty good on them

[fishingmedic]

I had an Otter for 10 years and have been researching the insulated for the past few years and finally pulled the trigger this year at the ice show. Kept my otter sled as I have it modified and put on the Canvas Craft insulated skin with new poles on my sled. The thickest of any vendor, great company, and not the ugly camo of an otter. If you can save a few extra buck for the insulated its worth every cent in the end. Hands down Canvas Craft has the best product out there.

[FISHINGURU]

Canvas Craft for the smashing victory.

Only get a large if you have an 8ft truck box or a trailer to haul it in. Wish someone would of told me that before I bought one, they are a beast. Awesome though if you can haul it around easily.

I sold it to a buddy now I'm going with the magnum.

[McGurk]

I had an Otter for 10 years and have been researching the insulated for the past few years and finally pulled the trigger this year at the ice show. Kept my otter sled as I have it modified and put on the Canvas Craft insulated skin with new poles on my sled. The thickest of any vendor, great company, and not the ugly camo of an otter. If you can save a few extra buck for the insulated its worth every cent in the end. Hands down Canvas Craft has the bestp product out there.

I also have an otter cabin and really like it for a mega one man or a comfy 2 man. Gets a bit crowded with 4 holes and stuff on the ice though.

Were you able to simply swap a new skin onto your otter poles and sled? I have a purple with square poles and cracked windows. Looking at options after this season. I know you can get new windows sewn in but I'd rather just put that money towards an insulated option from otter or cc. Thanks in advance!

[bowlingballhead]

I had an Otter for 10 years and have been researching the insulated for the past few years and finally pulled the trigger this year at the ice show. Kept my otter sled as I have it modified and put on the Canvas Craft insulated skin with new poles on my sled. The thickest of any vendor, great company, and not the ugly camo of an otter. If you can save a few extra buck for the insulated its worth every cent in the end. Hands down Canvas Craft has the best product out there.

Ugly camo??? If that's not an oxymoron. There's no such thing!

[fishingmedic]

No you can not just swap skins, there is a slight difference in design (for the better, larger). When you order a skin you order skin and poles for the otter sled. I had an old green one and had to talk to the guys to figure out which size I needed. As soon as I told them what color and style they knew exactly which one I needed. It does add some bulk and weight but still worth it.

As far as ugly camo, YES otters ice camo looks like dog dodo. It is their biggest mistake going with those colors cause they do make a high quality product when compared to the others.

[Bluka]

Ive owned a Dave Genz Trap Guide since they were introduced. Times are changing and so does your technique of fishing, you become a more Precise Angler. If you are a Bow hunter you understand. I bought a new popup thermal this year and have been contemplating what to get. No matter what I do, when I fish I try to drill as many holes as possible,so once I locate active fish. BAM! up goes my new pop up. I been very please with the new looks of shelters.

[Brad B]

Ive owned a Dave Genz Trap Guide since they were introduced. Times are changing and so does your technique of fishing, you become a more Precise Angler. If you are a Bow hunter you understand. I bought a new popup thermal this year and have been contemplating what to get. No matter what I do, when I fish I try to drill as many holes as possible,so once I locate active fish. BAM! up goes my new pop up. I been very please with the new looks of shelters.

you do know that since you have a guide you can buy the full thermal nanook skin and it will fit your guide model. they are the same exact dimensions. I had a fish trap 1 and ended up putting a scout canvas on it before I sold it. this would give you the option of going full thermal with your guide also.

[dan z]

lovin ther new t600 otter ice cabin that me and the bro bought the season. came witha cover and the square tubes for the frame. was all about my frabill till we bought this great new house!

[Bluka]

Brad B you are the man. I have used this shelter 70 plus days a winter.It shows , the wind blows throgh it and there is no tightness to the fabric. how much did it set you back for/

[Brad B]

Brad B you are the man. I have used this shelter 70 plus days a winter.It shows , the wind blows throgh it and there is no tightness to the fabric. how much did it set you back for/

I don't remember what the scout canvas set me back but I did check out the clam HSOforum and they have a replacement guide canvas listed for $169.99 or a thermal nanook for $204.99. this will give you options if you want to re do the guide.

[walleye44]

Which two man portable is the best. I looked at the clam and the diamond shape fabric on the ceiling looks like it will come apart easy and might rip easier than the frabil. Which is more durable? What are the thoughts on square tubing?

Thanks

Canvas Craft fish houses are the best! I have owned Clams & Otters too. My otter poles use to bindup or freeze up. Get the Norpac Thinsulate material. You can use the Medium single or Magnum single. I have the Magnum single & love it. I can fish with a buddy, my kid & me in the house. Best house out there! No wind flap! No condensation drip! Plus, you save money on less propain.

http://canvascraftinc.com/ice-fishing-shelters/northlander-sled