Best "4 person shanty"

[tjsomerv]

Well the wife and I had a baby 6 months ago, and are already looking forward to some ice fishing! We have a camera, buddy heater and the whole set up but my little 2 person clam just isn't going to cut it anymore. So what are the nicest and easiest hut for 2 adults and a kid? With plenty of gear and junk to go along!

[hardwater diehard]

Add your location ...so folks know what kind of winter you'll be experiencing ..

I have the Frabill 6x12 hub ...300 denier.. good height... it seams big ...but if you get 4 seats heater and stove .. drill holes add your camera  ..gets tiny quick. Makes for a great wind break too My area dosent get too cold so don't really need thicker fabric or thermal..but if the price is right go for it .

I also have a older Clam 6800 suit case style ...you might be able to get away with that size and style ...if your just sitting and warming up

the Clam 6 pack shelters seem pretty big ..place all your gear out that you will have inside your shelter ..give yourself some elbow room and you will know what size shelter you can get away with ....also make sure you get free shipping ...most sites offer free shipping on hubs but some out there do not .

recommend Eskimo anchors ...you will thank yourself you did ...ease of use and quick ...had others ...pain pain pain

[thomasthepikehunter]

A 6x12 hub house would be more than enough. I regularly fit 3 full size guys in a 6x6.

[ice dawg]

I have an Eskimo Quickfish 4 that would be about the right size for you. It has a heat barrier that can go up near the ceiling to hold the heat down and prevent frost on really cold days.

[diesel2012]

I'd have to go for a hub style myself if I was you. When you get into the bigger flip-overs there's some serious weight involved plus more money. However, if you have something to tow it with then I'd stay with a flip over due to mobility.

[TeamBlueGear]

I'd agree about the Eskimo hub shelter (Fishcat 4 or whatever its called) It seems to be pretty big or at least big enough to hold 3-4 grown men comfortably. I had a Clam 6x12 and while that would be plenty of room it would be plenty to put up with one person or 2 people with a new born. In this case bigger and simple! I'm assuming you wouldn't be taking your baby out in windy, crappy conditions but if you wanted to you could still put up something bigger with 5 pull outs vs. 8 pull outs.

[tjsomerv]

Thanks for all of the input! Ill be taking a look for those styles, hopefully something lightly used!

[fish-kabob]

shappell 6500 or even the eskimo fatfish 949i or the frabill fishauflage ambush outpost 7013 or the bigger model. the 7013  frabill i own they got great warranties  broke a pole in mine they gave me a new shanty shipped free of charge...shappell i own a s3000 great cabin shanty also good customer services and the eskimo i don't own mite sooner or later? try to get some thing thermal will help with the heating of it and keeping the new born warm!     any ways congrats on the new born and welcome to the site! also get a good sled to pull all this gear in. like a big jet sled or even a soroc etc... 

[Shack man Shoney]

Im thinking they should be hitting the showroom floors soon, you should go and just look and see, heck i have been known to grab a few buckets and chairs to kinda set up right in store just to see how a particular shack will work for me.

[Chris338378]

I bought the Eskimo 949I in case my Daughter wants to go with me and went with that model because it's insulated and I figure it would break the wind better along with being easier to heat up.  I think that would be a good choice for you and the nice thing is they are cheaper than similar model from other brands.