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Frabill Ranger XLtwin vs Otter Cabin

PHESNTHNTR

By PHESNTHNTR
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Just would like some opinions from you all. I currently own a Ranger XLtwin, I like the looks of the Otter, the Medium Cabin is basically the same length as my Ranger, the Magnum just a bit longer, neither are as wide as the Ranger, but they are deeper... The new ICE CAMO is pretty cool too !!! Let me know your thoughts ! Thanks Much !!!

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I have never used a Frabil so I can say nothing that might help there. I had the chance to look over the new Ice Camo Otter. The canvas cover is a little heavier than the others covers. The new poles system seems to be very smooth. They have changed the size and shape of the poles with rounded corners instead of the square which should help it slide easier. They also added some plastic at the end of the sliding poles to also help when putting the house up and taking it down. The new seats not only swivel but also slide back and forth to adjust there also.

So, the tarp or cover should be more durable and warmer. The poles should slide easier and still have great strength. The new seats will really give one more options as you can adjust them either direction. I, personally liked the look and changes to this new house.

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I own an XLTwin as well and it works awesome but if I had to buy a new one it would be an otter. The otter is tougher in all aspects and I like how it has extra fabric along the base which is nice for packing with snow. I also think the otter will pull slightly better being that it doesn't have that sharp 45 deg. angle on the sled. Both will get the job done but I think an otter would be a slight upgrade.

Joe

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I own an otter cabin and I love ever aspect of it. That being said I start with just the sled for my pulling out my gear and added the top many years later. The cabin is a great single man house but tight 2 man although I'm not a little guy. If I were to start over I would go up to the next larger otter. But It definetly will be an otter! If it fits in what you drive and your wallet I'd move up a size. Mark

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