pak shack

[Finkle]

I was looking at one man portables for this years ice. just wondering if anyone has any say about the pak shacks looks preaty cool. cant decide on what i want help me out

[Deitz Dittrich]

First off, Welcome to iceleaders and FishingMinneosta.com.. Great to have you with us.

I myself got a pak shal this year...I cant wait to use it early ice. I dont think this will be my go ice house all the time, but if I am going to make a quick trip or packing light then I am looking forward to using it. I also have an Otter Cabin.

[jigging-matt]

Finkle, Welcome to the greatest HSOforum of all. If you are ever looking for someone to go fishing with out of Owatonna let me know.

[JP Z]

LACES OUT DAN! .......sorry Finkle, had to throw that in. The Pak shaks are new for this ice season but there were a few of us that used them last year and they are a very nice 1 man shelter. Especially for those of us who don't have the luxury of fishing out of a pickup or larger SUV.

[Finkle]

i was wondering if anyone has a clue where to hang a lanturn ? or put up portable lights in there ?

[Northlander]

Use a headlamp. Thats all you will need in that little thing. No room for a lantern when you have a heater and flasher in there with a fishing hole. I couldnt believe how dark it was in them even during the day. Could use a back window.

[Finkle]

yeah would be nice if there was spot to mount portable lights and just run them off a little battery or something maybe next year they will figure that lighting out better..

[Deitz Dittrich]

I'm with Lander on this one.. All tht will be needed is a headlamp.

[AQUAJOE]

I checked them out at Fleet. Not to impressed. If your a bigger guy like myself it is pretty flimsy. If there is any wind good luck.

For about 70 bucks more the one man Frabill with the sled would be a better buy.

That way you don't have to carry everything auger, heater ect...

My .02 cents

[metrojoe]

Or let your lantern pull double duty. It's small enough that a lantern should heat it fairly well.

[Northlander]

Gas from trhe heater could be the problem in one of these. Very small quarters to be burning a lantern I would think. Maybe a little buddy and headlamp would be best. I dont remember there being any vents by the roof line.

[IndyEFI500]

Stopped at Fleet Farm on my way home last night for something else and took a look at the pak shack they had set up. I had looked at it on Saturday and it was in good shape. Last night it was falling apart, badly. I know that is probably more abuse than a normal person would put on it but in only four days? Would you also need a license?

[LABS4ME]

you need a license if you use a cardboard box as a shelter. A CO told me technically you need a license if you stand your Otter sled up and use it as a shelter...

Good Luck!

Ken