new otter flip?

[Ridgerunnr]

well time to upgrade..last winter in MN the tmpes were brutal -30 n wind .I FROZE in my eskimo pop up. Had my buddy heater wide open and it just wasnt enough. Not to mention trying to fit the tent back in to the bag whenits full of frost etc..about impossible ..annnnywayyyy

I looked at the otter 650 cottage with the insulated top and the double wall fabric construction. Anyone familiar with this unit in nasty weather????????

[JoeMX1825]

Go full thermal, fish in a t-shirt when below zero out...

[Ridgerunnr]

If I could afford it I would.. Found an 650 for 480.00

[BartmanMN]

cheaper to get a big buddy, but a thermal top 650 would be good too.

[JoeMX1825]

check kraigs list, lots of Thermals for sale close to your price point...pay a little extra for the full thermal, you're regret not going full thermal...

[gill man]

Last year I bought a new, old stock Otter XT900 (blue ice camo) cabin. Fully insulated. I can't believe how easy it heats. I have a Big Buddy but almost never take it off low, maybe never have.

Fished it in well, well below 0 temps with wind and it stays warm very well. I imagine the 650 top would hold a lot of heat in, but I believe part of what's special about the fully insulated shacks is the lack of flapping in the wind, and thus not losing a lot of the warm air inside.

I was a little doubtful myself for the money, but if you can swing it, fishing in a fully insualted shack is a very nice experience, in pretty much any weather you'd be willing to venture out in.

[Ridgerunnr]

I know I'd love a full thermal...but I've looked for used to no avail and new isn't an option The 650 w double outer fabric has no thread holes and looks heavy duty. Combined w the thermal roof it HAS to be better than my popup. Looking for first hand experience w it from someone

[zppeterson]

I have last years XT650 lodge. I don't think you'll be disappointed in having the thermal top. Great house for the money. I also have a big buddy and rarely take it off low. The one time I did turn it up last year was -15 with a wind. The bench is comfortable but there are times I do wish I had the individual seats.

It will definitely be better and much warmer than your pop up.

[Mr.Seaguar]

Not apples to apples but I have the Otter from the previous series with insulated top only. Its awesome. Someone told me to reflectix the sides but its been great for me as is.

[Esox_Magnum]

I have the 600 and 650. Both are plenty warm. Unmatched quality to.

[PurpleFloyd]

Also, take a look at the Frabill with the side doors. THAT is an option every flip should have.