extreme ice fishing camping in clam 6800 on L .O .W

[robert1965]

have you done this I have a big buddie and cots how much propane do I need and is one heater enough for at least 2 nights what else do you suggest thanks

[Pat K]

I've done it twice on Upper Red. If you run the big buddy at medium or lower you will get 2 days out of a 20lb LP tank. On high only 1 day.

Both times it was single digets -0 at night and we stayed comfortable with the heater on medium, sleeping in 20* bags with flannel liners.

The second trip we had reflectix insulation on the ceiling and a computer fan in a corner. They made it much more comfortable and decreased the amount of condensation in the house.

My brother in law rented a bunk bed cot made by Clam from some place in Anoka or Ramsey for the 2nd trip, that worked well.

[oil painter]

Have camped on ice several times in low to very low temps -30 on low, not pleasant at that temp but tolreble if you dont mind being chilled but not frozen. I use a regular buddy heater with a coleman black cat and a lantern for heat and if I dress for being in the elements, layered up! I am fine!! the daylight is fine the nights can get wicked but if you have a good bag and a high cot to keep you off the ice you will be fine.20lb tank and 1/2 doz 1lbers should be good to go!! it helps if you can bank in your house or side it w/ cardboard to help with wind. good luck it not something alot of people would like but you will have bragging rights for life.....

[hotrod1]

We have done that many times. We always insulated the inside walls and ceiling with some blankets or cheap sleeping bags...always kept it toasty in the portable.