Any portables that would fit in my corolla :-)

[vikingmeatwad]

yeah man, I'm also starting to compile my collection of gear since I mostly go with the old man but want to start going by myself more often.

Question for you guys, know of any portables(single or dual person) that would fit in the back of my car? '97 Toyota Corolla. I don't have the cash to get a pick up quite yet.

Thanks

[Rip_Some_Lip]

I had to trade my truck in for a gas mileage car and was going to buy a winter beater truck. Well as usual, I couldnt afford it when crunch time came. I have 2 portables, one of which is a little one man flip down. I thought it would fit in my trunk, but came to find out it doesnt fit without taking the bolts out that hold the canvas frame. It fits when I do that but is a pain to do in the freezing cold everytime I load or unload it. Good luck with yours.

[Kylersk]

Measure your trunk dimensions (width, length and height) then go from there. Many of the portables colaps to a small size.

[klbowe]

Check Gander Mountain, They have one that has no floor and sets up in 10 seconds. (if that is possible)

It is basically nylon walls and a roof. Secured to the ice by anchors that screw into the ice.

If you set it up in the wind you had better have a fat girlfriend (I mean someone who is weight challenged) sorry, hold it down when you open it up or you will find yourself in the "Funniest Thing you've Seen on the Ice" post !

[irvingdog]

The clam 2000 will fit in your car.

[frabillfisher]

They have one by Ht called the polar escape Iceman..says it would fit in most car trunks..doubt you would wana go that cheap of quality im geussing..anyways if you wanto take a look hers the site...

http://www.htent.com/Shelters/polar%20escape%20iceman.htm

[vikingmeatwad]

Thanks guys, I will get dimensions and check gander mtn/fleet. Clam 2k would really work but does anyone know of any flip open ones that would fit?

[Ed Carlson]

The pop tent deal at Gander would take up very little room, as much as a 2 man camping tent. They are black too and tall enough to use as a spear shack if your into spear chucking.

The Frabill Cub is a tiny suitcase unit that can fish 2 but is a good 1 man unit, priced right too.

The Frabill Hideout is a toboggan style sled/shack if you have a fold down seat it may fit inside. If not it can be fitted with the cover and strap it on top easy enough. This is a light unit at #46. If you can fit a hand crank ice auger in your rig in one piece this unit would also fit.

Really depends on the dimensions you have to work with. But the ones I mentioned are some of the smallest with the most usable working space.

[Gus]

I used to fit a frabill speedshack cub in my 85 and then 91 corolla. It wouldn't pass the trunk indents by the tail lights, but it would fit in the backseat. I'm guessing you might have luck with one person flip over if it will make it past the tail light indents and you have the seats folded. Good luck, something will work. There is always a way to go fishing.

[LETSgoFISHIN]

my 2 man fish trap fits in the trunk of both of our cars a 93 pontiac sunbird and 01 grand am. i strap it in with 3 rubbersnubbers and it cant get blown out because of the way it has to be put in. rides good. hope this helps

[Shifecaf]

Don't forget Sportsman's Warehouse near Lowe's. They have a pretty good selection--some 1 man flip overs. They don't carry Clam but have Frabill and Eskimo.

[mnfish]

I have the Hideout that Ed is talking about. It fits in the back of my Explorer with the rear seats down, so I think that you would need to strap it on to the top of the car. With that said, it is a great unit IMO. Fishes 3 in a pinch and 2 comfortably.

Ed - do you know where I can get the cover for the Hideout? I have never seen one other than on thwe company HSOforum and they do not sell them.

[1DIRTBALL]

I have a Glacier III that is very light(less then 30 lbs), is about 5 ft. long, and is a flip up type like you are looking for. It's supposed to be a 3 man unit but all 3 better be pretty good friends. You can fish 2 in it very comfortably. Go ahead and drop me an email if you have any further questions. [email protected] 1DIRTBALL...aka:Keith

[Ed Carlson]

mnfish I would try calling Frabill and speak to Kellie in Customer Service. Tell her you can't find a retailer who has a cover for the HideOut near you. She may be able to check if somebody close by has ordered them recently and has them in stock?

If not, you should be able to order the cover for the HideOut direct from Customer Service. If you pay by CC they will ship it the same day. 1-800-374-7158