eskimo traveler

[vato]

any word on the eskimo traveler is it any good?

looking to buy new shanty soon. waiting for good

ice in west mich.

[Crow Hunter]

I have one; it is an ok shelter. I consider it a little small for two guys, and if there are two of you fishing, you will wish that it had a door on each end, rather than one in the middle; you kind of have to stumble over your buddy to get outside.

[Doonbuggy]

Vato - I'd rate it a B+. Crow is right on about his opinions. If you're going to use it a lot and want a little more room it might not be the best one. It is an entrylevel model, but it works pretty well.

For me, I get out 10-15 times a year, usually for just 2-3 hours at a time. It's lightweight which is nice for dragging, but if it's windy and there's no snow to pack it in, lookout, it'll go flying which can be dangerous if you have a heater going. Others set up faster, but I'm nonmechanical and I even put it together and can put it up in just a minute or so. For a casual fisherman I think it's a pretty good deal for the money and the tarp itself is still like new. Sharp green color.

Also consider the vehicle it'll be riding in. It easily fits in my Explorer with the seats down and it's light enough to carry for a bit although the size is awkward.

Crow - do the 'locks' on the side braces stick sometimes? I think I should probably use a ski wax or something similar so they slide easier. Thoughts?

DB

[vato]

thanks for the help going out this weekend to buy a shanty.

[schmake]

I have had mine for a year. I like it, a great entry level set up. Fits in my Saturn Vue with one seat down and fairly easy to tug on the ice. Wish the sled was a bit deeper for storage, but use an additional sled for other accessories. I would recommend it, but it is a little bit tight for two better than averaged size people.

[Mongro02]

I'd have to agree with Crow Hunter...It's suppose to be a 2 man...but it can get pretty tight in there.

Even just me by myself...with my camera, flasher, heater, tackle box...it get's very crowded...not much room to move around.

I'm looking to put mine up for sale and get a flip.