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Portable Ice Shack

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Shawn Posted At 22:57:58 01/08/2002
I want to buy a portable ice shack that would fit two people comfortably. Any suggestions if I should go with a Frabill or another brand? I don't have a snowmobile or ATV to get in on the ice.

LoneWolf Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 09:20:18 01/09/2002
Hi Shawn,
There are many choices out there and they can
get confusing.Wieght is a big issue since you said you would be taking it by foot.Price is another issue.I think you get the picture.I personally checked a few two man models and I liked the Guide(FishTrap).But as I
said that was my preferance -you may like something else. Good luck, Doug >))))>

Ralph And Mary Alison Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies)
Posted At 16:17:57 01/09/2002
Dear SHAWN, DOUG,....sorry I can't help you but, if and when you find something you like please post here where I could go to see the product...magazine, store, internet, etc.
I am interested in something on the inexpensive side, as well as portable, probably something as simple as a wind-break. Just something that will enable me to sit with my daughter and keep the wind / elements off.
Thanks and good luck,...signed...." 2new2ice "

Bill Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 18:15:10 01/09/2002
I just bought a HT Enterprise " polar X-press " one man model. I've used it three times in the past ten day's. It's excellent. Sets up real simple, easy for one man to pull with gear. Best of all you can sit two people in it. It's not somthing you want to sit in togather for a long time but its good for eating or taking a brake from the wind. they have a web page HT enterprise.com or some thing close. Good luck

Bill H

Ralph and Mary Alison Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 13:37:29 01/10/2002
Yo Bill....Found the website...it's HTENT.COM....
I believe I've also found the shelter my daughter and I need...the HT DELUX POLAR SHELTER....it's a tent without a sled and only weighs 10 pounds....we can pack that along to use only when the elements, (rain, etc.) get bad....
I doubt we'll be out much on the sub freezing days
Hope you have a winter filled with fish......best regards....." 2new2ice ".

David Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 19:06:47 01/12/2002
I have plans for a homemade portable at the following URL if you are interested:

cut and paste into your address field:
http://www.stopsnoringnow.com/iceshanty/

Dan Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 05:48:07 01/13/2002
I purchased the do it yourself shanty kit from cabelas. (You can see it on their website) The only thing you really have to do is build a floor for it which took about 1 1/2 hour and about $40.00 in supplies. All in all I have about $150 dollars wrapped up in it and it is pretty nice. Lots of room and you can configure the floor to accomdate either a couple jigging holes or one larger one for spearing. To transport the shanty I took 2- 2X4's and cut the edges down to a 45 degree taper and mounted them on one side with removable wing nuts. Works like a charm!

Anthony Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 16:02:53 01/15/2002

You may have already found what you are looking for but, last year i bought an Eskimo pro ice shanty and i just love it its a 2 man shack, folds up and over you on to the ice, it is very light

diann collins Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies)
Posted At 19:53:56 01/21/2002
My husband and I are interested in a portable ice shanty. We would like to get information on the Fre Bill hide out ice shanty,also you sells them. thanks so much

Lizzie Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies)
Posted At 14:48:29 01/22/2002
Anyone ever heard of a portable shack with the name "Otter"? If so, who sells it?
Thanks

Denton Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 15:25:24 01/29/2002
Hi. I built a small 4'x6' fold down house for about $70 that 2 people fit in real nice. I built it to fit the in the back of my Chevy short-box. It weights about 65-75 pounds, but if 2 people (my son and I) are moving it around with other gear there is no problem.

Shawn Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 17:24:18 01/29/2002
I ended up buying a Clam (Model 5600). It was simple to setup and lots of room inside. Scheels had a sale price on it I couldn't pass up. It is a two man tent but there is a lot of room with just two people.

spank Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 13:27:12 02/01/2002
does anybody know the name of the company out of Marquette mi that sells ice shanty kits. they were shown on the practical sportsman show 1/24/02

Rob from ONT. Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 16:31:16 02/02/2002
If a person is looking at a wind break for ice fishing that work's good and is cheap. Look at plastic 45 gallon drum.Take the barrel cut it so it looks like achair.don't cut the top right out about half or may be abit better. Screw a piece of plywood for were you sit, a rope in top end and you have a good wind break for your back sounds sily but pulls works well. Rob from ONTARIO

mike kavney Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies)
Posted At 14:06:58 02/22/2002
cabela,s deluxe ice fishing tent kit just went down from 119.99 to 79.99. might be worth the look.

gunter Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 12:30:54 03/04/2002
Now, there are two of us trying to find an ice shack goiing by the name of Otter!

I saw one earlier in the season but, when I got serious, they had been sold. Otter is a model I believe but not the name of the company which is located in Wis. or Minn.as I recall. It's design is based on plastic sled shaped like a tub...lots of carrying capasity. Wish I could be of more help. Should you be sucessful in your search, I would would be interested in your contact source.

Mike Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 23:53:45 03/04/2002
American Ice House
PO Box 658
Kila, MT 59920

They sell plans for a kit you can build for under $100.
4x6 or 4x8, very simple to build, and roomy. You can modify it to suit you many different ways.
for 5.95 you cant go wrong, check em out!

Mike Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 00:07:51 03/05/2002
www.otteroutdoors.com

Sells Otters sleds and ice house kits and more

Jiggin Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 20:09:07 05/02/2002
I'm looking at the Otter sled / portable. The sled is big enough to carry your auger etc....and you just extend / fold the tent over you.
I currently own a Clam which is great except for the seperate pieces ie: poles. The case design is nice to put your stove and few other things in but it's hard to find a place to bungee your auger to the top.
Check out www.ottersled.com

Jiggin Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies)
Posted At 20:09:54 05/02/2002
I'm looking at the Otter sled / portable. The sled is big enough to carry your auger etc....and you just extend / fold the tent over you.
I currently own a Clam which is great except for the seperate pieces ie: poles. The case design is nice to put your stove and few other things in but it's hard to find a place to bungee your auger to the top.
Check out www.ottersled.com

Author	Subject: Portable Ice Shack
Shawn	Posted At 22:57:58 01/08/2002 I want to buy a portable ice shack that would fit two people comfortably. Any suggestions if I should go with a Frabill or another brand? I don't have a snowmobile or ATV to get in on the ice.
LoneWolf	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 09:20:18 01/09/2002 Hi Shawn, There are many choices out there and they can get confusing.Wieght is a big issue since you said you would be taking it by foot.Price is another issue.I think you get the picture.I personally checked a few two man models and I liked the Guide(FishTrap).But as I said that was my preferance -you may like something else. Good luck, Doug >))))>
Ralph And Mary Alison	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies) Posted At 16:17:57 01/09/2002 Dear SHAWN, DOUG,....sorry I can't help you but, if and when you find something you like please post here where I could go to see the product...magazine, store, internet, etc. I am interested in something on the inexpensive side, as well as portable, probably something as simple as a wind-break. Just something that will enable me to sit with my daughter and keep the wind / elements off. Thanks and good luck,...signed...." 2new2ice "
Bill	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 18:15:10 01/09/2002 I just bought a HT Enterprise " polar X-press " one man model. I've used it three times in the past ten day's. It's excellent. Sets up real simple, easy for one man to pull with gear. Best of all you can sit two people in it. It's not somthing you want to sit in togather for a long time but its good for eating or taking a brake from the wind. they have a web page HT enterprise.com or some thing close. Good luck Bill H
Ralph and Mary Alison	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 13:37:29 01/10/2002 Yo Bill....Found the website...it's HTENT.COM.... I believe I've also found the shelter my daughter and I need...the HT DELUX POLAR SHELTER....it's a tent without a sled and only weighs 10 pounds....we can pack that along to use only when the elements, (rain, etc.) get bad.... I doubt we'll be out much on the sub freezing days Hope you have a winter filled with fish......best regards....." 2new2ice ".
David	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 19:06:47 01/12/2002 I have plans for a homemade portable at the following URL if you are interested: cut and paste into your address field: http://www.stopsnoringnow.com/iceshanty/
Dan	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 05:48:07 01/13/2002 I purchased the do it yourself shanty kit from cabelas. (You can see it on their website) The only thing you really have to do is build a floor for it which took about 1 1/2 hour and about $40.00 in supplies. All in all I have about $150 dollars wrapped up in it and it is pretty nice. Lots of room and you can configure the floor to accomdate either a couple jigging holes or one larger one for spearing. To transport the shanty I took 2- 2X4's and cut the edges down to a 45 degree taper and mounted them on one side with removable wing nuts. Works like a charm!
Anthony	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 16:02:53 01/15/2002 You may have already found what you are looking for but, last year i bought an Eskimo pro ice shanty and i just love it its a 2 man shack, folds up and over you on to the ice, it is very light
diann collins	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies) Posted At 19:53:56 01/21/2002 My husband and I are interested in a portable ice shanty. We would like to get information on the Fre Bill hide out ice shanty,also you sells them. thanks so much
Lizzie	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies) Posted At 14:48:29 01/22/2002 Anyone ever heard of a portable shack with the name "Otter"? If so, who sells it? Thanks
Denton	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 15:25:24 01/29/2002 Hi. I built a small 4'x6' fold down house for about $70 that 2 people fit in real nice. I built it to fit the in the back of my Chevy short-box. It weights about 65-75 pounds, but if 2 people (my son and I) are moving it around with other gear there is no problem.
Shawn	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 17:24:18 01/29/2002 I ended up buying a Clam (Model 5600). It was simple to setup and lots of room inside. Scheels had a sale price on it I couldn't pass up. It is a two man tent but there is a lot of room with just two people.
spank	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 13:27:12 02/01/2002 does anybody know the name of the company out of Marquette mi that sells ice shanty kits. they were shown on the practical sportsman show 1/24/02
Rob from ONT.	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 16:31:16 02/02/2002 If a person is looking at a wind break for ice fishing that work's good and is cheap. Look at plastic 45 gallon drum.Take the barrel cut it so it looks like achair.don't cut the top right out about half or may be abit better. Screw a piece of plywood for were you sit, a rope in top end and you have a good wind break for your back sounds sily but pulls works well. Rob from ONTARIO
mike kavney	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 1 replies) Posted At 14:06:58 02/22/2002 cabela,s deluxe ice fishing tent kit just went down from 119.99 to 79.99. might be worth the look.
gunter	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 12:30:54 03/04/2002 Now, there are two of us trying to find an ice shack goiing by the name of Otter! I saw one earlier in the season but, when I got serious, they had been sold. Otter is a model I believe but not the name of the company which is located in Wis. or Minn.as I recall. It's design is based on plastic sled shaped like a tub...lots of carrying capasity. Wish I could be of more help. Should you be sucessful in your search, I would would be interested in your contact source.
Mike	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 23:53:45 03/04/2002 American Ice House PO Box 658 Kila, MT 59920 They sell plans for a kit you can build for under $100. 4x6 or 4x8, very simple to build, and roomy. You can modify it to suit you many different ways. for 5.95 you cant go wrong, check em out!
Mike	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 00:07:51 03/05/2002 www.otteroutdoors.com Sells Otters sleds and ice house kits and more
Jiggin	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 20:09:07 05/02/2002 I'm looking at the Otter sled / portable. The sled is big enough to carry your auger etc....and you just extend / fold the tent over you. I currently own a Clam which is great except for the seperate pieces ie: poles. The case design is nice to put your stove and few other things in but it's hard to find a place to bungee your auger to the top. Check out www.ottersled.com
Jiggin	Re: Portable Ice Shack (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 20:09:54 05/02/2002 I'm looking at the Otter sled / portable. The sled is big enough to carry your auger etc....and you just extend / fold the tent over you. I currently own a Clam which is great except for the seperate pieces ie: poles. The case design is nice to put your stove and few other things in but it's hard to find a place to bungee your auger to the top. Check out www.ottersled.com