Otter Quality

[Hotspotter]

We’ve had a few questions regarding the fabric in Otter fish houses, and I’ve got the scoop! Otter continues to use the same fabric they have previously for about half of their stock, while the other half is of equal or BETTER quality in that it is a bit heavier in weight. Apparently I’ve felt/seen the different fabric qualities, but I didn’t notice the difference and didn’t even know there were slightly different fabrics out there! Otter makes a quality product and in my opinion, they wouldn’t chance their reputation or customer’s satisfaction on anything less than the best.

Joel

[Northland Sportsman]

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[Swill]

I have had my purple otter since they first came out and I love it. Yes, it has some holes in it from abuse and the heater bumping the front door, but it still holds in the heat, keeps the wind and snow out, and it even did a good job on the rain a few winters ago on upper red lake.

Swill

[Rick]

Correction: Here is a clip I received from a source I trust that tells me this comes from Otter: "this year we do not have any houses that are made in the USA".

I don't know where all the fabric comes from with respect to all of the manufacturers, but I know most get some of their product from overseas.

If anyone knows the facts on where some of the various materials come from and their properties with respect to durability, weather resistance etc. Let's hear it.....

[harvey lee]

While working the Otter Outdoors fishhouses at Cabelas in Rogers I checked a few things out. Next time one goes to look at a house to buy you should look at a few things before you make your choice.

1- Feels the thickness of the fabric on the Otter.

2-Check out the poles on both houses. The square poles on the Otter are 3.7 times stronger than the round type they use to use.

3-Check out how the material is locked around the tub for tightness and sealing out the wind.

4-Check out the tub thickness and how well built the tub really is.

5-Take a look at the side windows how they are very tall so you dont have to strain your next to see outside.

These houses are very well designed and built.

I dont know where the material is made but these houses are the cats meow.

[Augusta]

Yes Harvy, that's exactly what I did and I bought two Otter Medium Cabins and couldn't be more happier.

[harvey lee]

Looks to me like you are set for years to come.

[pathogen]

There are a number of good quality houses out there and I agonized over what to get...finally decided on an Otter Cottage. For me, I think I made the best choice I could have made. I love my Otter Cottage!!