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portable ice shelter options


deathmatch782

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I went shopping around with my christmas money intending to buy a portable. After looking around at a few stores, most are either too expensive for me, or too large.

At this time, I have it narrowed down to the Quickfish 2 or Clam 2000.

I have a small car so I need a shelter that folds up small, and I dont get out enough to warrant spending a good amount of money on a shelter.

I saw that the Quickfish doesn't have a bottom. Does anyone have personal experience with these types of shelters?

Due to size, would it be better to go with the Clam or Quickfish?

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Whatever you get make sure it has a floor! The floorless are great to pack in on long trips but terrible in the wind and much colder to fish out of.

I would look in the for sale forum here on FM and get a used house with a small sled or floor.

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Have you looked at a Pac Shack? It might be tough to find one now, but they are about $100 and great for one person. I even heard a rumor they were on sale somewhere, but I couldn't verify that.

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I'm sure if you called Joe at Reel Fishing and Tackle, the Southcentral Minnesota Forum sponsor, he would make you a rippin' deal on a Clam 5600. They have the Otter Cabin and the Fish Trap Guide also. I know he would deal on any of them. Seriously, call him! It would be well worth the call and trip!

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I work at menards and I cant recommend the ice bandit inexpensive says it all I have seen a number come back with bad zippers and the poles are small and weak do not stand up to wind.With a few improvements it could be an ok shelter but I agree with one of the other posts buy used from this site. Good luck in whatever your choice is.

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I did alot of looking and comparing on the same type of shelters you are looking for earlier this winter. Small 2 person shelters that can fit in a car.

I found that the Clam 2000 seems to be the most well built shelter out there and it is small enough to fit in just about any car. I looked at the menards houses and they had one that looked ok, but they were selling for something like $229 and you can get a Clam 2000 at Gander Mountain for $199 so I didn't see the point in getting a lesser brand and paying more money.

The only down fall of the clam is that it doesn't have the height a Frabill Outback might have but if you aren't real tall it shouldn't matter. I am 6'4" so I was looking for something as tall as possible. However even with its shorter height the Clam 2000 is the one that I will go with when I get the $$$ together.

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we have a Shappell S3000, for three seasons now. It is virtually identical to the Clam 2000. It is light at under 50 pounds, easy to pull and set up. I can stand up in it. Two of us are comfortable in it, the Mr Heater Buddy is sufficient to keep it warm. We use 2 five gallon pails to sit on. Stands up well in the wind, has a floor, which I feel is a must. It suits our needs wsll, and the Clam corp makes a great product. It might be just what you need ! And it costs a little less than the Shappell.

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An Eskimo Traveler might work. If you search the web you can find one for under $200 (maybe $150 on hsolist?) and the dimensions should be noted as well.

I've had one for several years and it's a basic model, but it works just fine for two. I like the tall height, the sled/floor, and has good ventilation flaps and sightlines for watching your tip-ups.

DB

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