3 Man portable options.

[LaZyDayZ]

Needing to do some upgrades on the portable this year.

With 2 16yr old boys plus myself always wanting to go at the same time our Otter II is getting tight.

What are my options?

I like the sled style as I can put 2 guys on the wheeler and 1 guy on the sled. Otter makes a big shack called the Village but it would be around $800 total.

[Matt Johnson]

For Otter you can go with the Large Resort or the Village. The Large Resort will seat 3 comfortably and the Village can seat 4 very comfortably. If you have the ATV or snowmobile and can swing the extra cash, then I would personally go with the Village. I've fished out of both the Large Resort and the Village, both are very nice.

Fish Trap also has a line of houses called the X Series I believe. They are new for this winter. They also offer a 3-man flip-over as well as a double-sided flip-over for 4 people. Fish Trap also has the Voyager which is a 3-man flip-over house.

Once you get into the realm of rooming 3 people or nmore you're going to have a heavy house, so I don't think you're going to try and focus on lightweight features. Chances are you'll be with others who can help pull, or you'll have an ATV or snowmobile to do the work, so go for durability...

[deepportage01]

Hey Lazydazy, I'm only saying this cuz I have seen how big you grow them in your family, That kid of your is no small dude,

I would go with that new Village from otter or two three man portables. I have looked around and all clam has for bigger porto's is the suit case style and frabill's three man is no bigger that what you have.

[HarryG]

Well, I can say you have a lot of options. Otter is the best I can see but not the cheapest. My thought when I viewed your post was to go with a small one man portable. That way you could spread out a little and as a party, catch more fish. The Fish trap scout is the cheapest and IMO, a good fit for your situation. With 2 teenagers, the may want to start going in different areas and doing their own thing sooner than you think. The additional portable may be just the thing.

Good Luck!!!

[deepportage01]

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[Holaey]

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[JigginIsLife]

i would consider going with 2 3 man portables, this allows you to bring a friend with when you go, or if the boys wanna go they dont have to cart out a 4 man portbale. thats how i would see it.