Lovin' my Eskimo Quickfish 6!

[NCLaker]

I needed something bigger for me and my 3 brothers to fish out of that was portable, cheap, and fit us comfortably. Went with the QF-6, best $300 I ever spent.

I'm sure it is an adventure to setup in high winds, but otherwise it was a breeze to setup, took only a few minutes. At only 40lbs, fits in my back seat, and I can carry it like a backpack - its a great option. Fit four of us with room to spare for gear or another person or two. I like that they have the removable windows, will help save them from cracking on cold days trying to fold the shack up.

Gets a healthy amount of condensation if using a heater. I have a place indoors that I can open it up and air it out, so not a problem for me.

I'm actually half temped to pickup a clearance QF-2 or 3. It can alway stay in the trunk of my car along with some other basic necessities. That way I'll always be ready if I get a quick itch to drop a line before or after work for a couple hours.

Don't get me wrong, I still love my Otter Lodge & FT Pro. They are still my primary shacks. But this design definitely fit the bill for occasions where I need something bigger, yet reasonably portable.

[B-man715]

I'm actually half temped to pickup a clearance QF-2 or 3. It can alway stay in the trunk of my car along with some other basic necessities. That way I'll always be ready if I get a quick itch to drop a line before or after work for a couple hours.

Great idea!

[shizzy]

I have a QF-3 and love it for the same reason. if its windy I just anchor a corner in the wind and the set up goes just fine.

[Marbleye'd]

How does it fit in the car? Mine is attached to a sled. (quik flip II)

[redbandit]

The Quickfish 2, 3 and 6's are hub styles that collapse down like the hunting ground blinds. Quickflips are what you have the flip over style. I've made the same mistake reading about them.

[Marbleye'd]

OH!! I didn't know there was a quickFISH... LOL I feel dumb now

[jigginjim]

Marbleye'd, don't feel to bad thereis so much new fishing products on the market today. You almost get a headach, trying to keep track of it.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

How do you guys think one of these would hold up as a tent to use for camping? I am considering one for deer camp...

Am I crazy or would these work? It seems to be stronger material then your average tent and cheaper then buying a wall tent or even a top of the line regular tent.

I figured I could get a a big canvas tarp for a floor and run a Big Buddy for heat.

[JimBuck]

I'm not a hunter, but having used a quickfish 3 several times this season I think it would be perfect for camping.

[NCLaker]

How do you guys think one of these would hold up as a tent to use for camping? I am considering one for deer camp...

Am I crazy or would these work? It seems to be stronger material then your average tent and cheaper then buying a wall tent or even a top of the line regular tent.

I figured I could get a a big canvas tarp for a floor and run a Big Buddy for heat.

You could give it a shot ... it isn't what you wanted, it works great for ice fishing.

One thought is that if you have flying insect issues, the only screened ventalation is the small fresh air vents. Windows can be removed (velcoed), and has two doors, but not if it has built in screens for air flow that keeps insects out. But you could rig something yourself to solve this problem. If you have to use it in the rain, I am not sure how water proof it is. At a minimum you would need to seal the seams.

[St_Croix_Banks]

I have QF 3 too. IMO, not a good option for summer camping if that's what you had in mind. Agree with comment above, very little ventilation and it would be a sweatbox in the summer. Plus, no floor so you'd have to put your bags up off the ground on cots or something or you'd get them wet in rain or just by morning dew. It may make a good latrine though

[BRULEDRIFTER]

I guess I was mostly planning on using it as a "wall tent" for deer hunting.

I know I should just go buy a wall tent, however, I like the possibility for multiple uses from one of these.

I figured if I did do it, I would get a canvas tarp for a floor and sleep on cots.

I was really curious as to how waterproof they were. I figured since they were built for ice fishing which usually equals snow, it would be fairly water resistant.... but apparently not!

Thanks for the input, ya'll!

[tonkapat]

Should work great for deer hunting. As mentioned before u might have to seal the seams in case of rain. The hub system with poles is internal which allows u to hang your gear to dry out. What a great portable shelter.

[Cast A Way]

I have a the 3 and love the portability. Up in a couple minutes and fishing in about 10 after securing the ice anchors. Fits my Jeep Wrangler. I am looking to buy a 6 before next season to use as a base camp when all the kids show up. I had it out yesterday in the rain and just thru a tarp over. Heats with a Buddy when not too cold otherwise a Big Buddy work good. Cast A Way

[Cast A Way]

As long as with lots of help from the forums I now figured out how to post pics. Here is my Eskimo 3 set up.

[fishinfey8]

just got a quickfish 3 this year. Its quick and very nice, but you have to be a little gentle with it during set-up. Mine already has some wear and tear showing and this is the end of it's first year. I like the double canvas feature as well. It makes it possible to make it into a nice spear shack as well. It's way cheaper than any sled portable and I think is a way better option. The only down side is set up alone in a stiff wind alone. Make sure you anchor first! Once anchored in it holds just fine. I really like this product so far!!