Pop up Shelters?

[DRH1175]

Looking to add one of these to my Arsenal, for when I have a big group. I already have a Voyager flip over. I havn't looked at them much, but there are some good sales going on. Out of the 3- Clam, Frabil, and Eskimo is one better than the other? Talking ease of setting up, anchoring, and retaining heat, windows etc... Thanks

[cichlid_baby]

After this year's experience and many fails with the ESKIMO hub houses... I would get a Clam manufactured house.

I have the Cabelas branded Clam Command Post clone.. so far everything is working great.

[griff321]

I own a clam base camp thermal and love it. That said I think you'll find numerous instances of failures of all three. I would suggest a thermal.

[nofishfisherman]

The fails with Eskimo seem to be limited to the new Fatfish models, the quickfish models seem to be holding up well.

[pikestabber]

I have an Eskimo Quickfish (6x6), bought it when they first came out, and have had zero issues with it.

[tweeder]

Funny, if you posted this last year everyone would say "stay away from Clam" as they SEEMED to have the quality issues.

I have the FatFish 9416 or whatever the huge one is and have loved it, the compliants I have seen have been around the FatFish that is insulated.

I can't comment on any other model as I only one that one pop up but before buying my I talked to Reeds and they said last year the Quick Fish models were the ones they had heard the best reviews with and fewest warranty claims. So take that for what its worth.

[thatoneguy]

I've had an Eskimo QF3 for several years, and I've never had a single problem with it. Highly recommended.

[MNmikew]

I got a FatFish 949i this year. No problems so far. Don't think I'd own a non-insulated one after using this one.

[Mike Stark]

I have had lots of issues with my Eskimo Fatfish 949i. I am returning it for a full refund. I will be going to back the Eskimo Quickfish. I have not had any issues with the Quickfish just the Fatfish.

Check out this thread. on issues with the new Fatfish models.

[mmeyer]

I also have the Fatfish 949i and it's really nice. I haven't had any issues with it and the insulation is fantastic.

[cichlid_baby]

Funny, if you posted this last year everyone would say "stay away from Clam" as they SEEMED to have the quality issues.

I can say from personal experience that the newer Clam hub houses are updated and improved over the previous versions... it appears that the hubs and poles are beefier now.. and the frabric is more durable especially the interior lining or coating if you will.. It has not even begun to flake off at all yet and I have taken my house out atleast a half dozen times already...

My current year Quickfish 6... took it out one time and could already tell that the interior coating was not going to make it past a season. It already started to flake off on that first outing.. right out of the box to a degree that it looked like a house that was a few seasons old and well used... but it wasn't... it was a brand spanking new house... very dissappointing to say the least... I returned it after 2 trips out with it.. and went with the Clam manufactured one.. I'm glad I did too...

I like the stronger poles.. larger hubs.. better frabric.. and roomier duffle style bag it came with.. just not a big fan of the Clam anchors.

On top of all that it was cheaper than the Eskimo.

Right now.. Cabelas has their branded double hub on sale for $209.

[Bluka]

With the cheap prices now on them, buy two different bands. You'll always be prep. for any situation.