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You can use the bag as sleeping bag if you wanted too.
From the sounds of everyones reviews I should buy one.
I used the floor for the first time on Saturday. It was a little heavier than I anticipated, so the sled was a little more weighted down hauling it up the lake on foot. I was impressed with how easy it goes in and comes out. It certainly helps prevent "wind lift" too when it gets breezy. I thought it insulated well and it was nice to walk around on a dry surface instead of the wet, slippery ice that most pop-ups have after some melting. The floor does slide around a bit when it's wet underneath it but I didn't find it bothersome. I didn't use the holes to fish out of, since I usually only fish tip-ups, so I can't speak to how effective they are or easy to use. I did notice some of the material wasn't completely sealed together around one of the holes and I'm hoping no water made its way into the inside of the floor, but I'm not too concerned about it. Overall it's a nice option to have. It's not always necessary to bring it along or use it, depending on conditions, but when it is, it's great to have it. (Image removed from quote.)
What are the windows like? Not seeing any in the pictures.
Lots of videos and PICs.http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=326079.msg3460304#msg3460304
After using the 4T a few times, I've noticed that the anchor screws that come with the shack seem to bend fairly easily. I've found that I have to bend them back to being straight (as straight as possible) each time I get home. Twice they've bent over, even when they've been screwed down to the base, just from normal movement of the shack. I guess that would be one suggestion for improvement in the future. The shelter help up well in the cold and wind on Saturday. It stayed comfortable in there with the little buddy heater. I only had to put one hub strap out into the wind because the wind was strong enough to pop the wall in, but once the strap was attached there were no more issues. Another suggestion might be to put some kind of stippling or texture in the PVC floor to help with slipping. Once the floor gets wet, it can get a little slippery, but not a deal-breaker by any means.
I haven't notice the anchors bending. I used three anchors Saturday, one connected from the hub and two by the skirt after a wall popped as well.
I find that the eskimo anchors are much better than any of the other shelters (i have a shappel 6500). This year i went out and boat some eskimo anchors along with the new deluxe ice anchors from cabelas. So much better and the deluxe anchors are great for attaching to the hubs. Would recommend both.
I've been reading this thread for over a week now and have been impressed with the comments on design and ease of use. My wife and I stopped at Old Town Trading Post 2 days ago, looked at one that was set up, and bought the 4T. It sure is easy to put up and take down. I'm convinced it will be a best seller.
What is the size difference between the 3T and the 4T?
Our 3-man shelter (3T) is 79" X 79" X 71" and our 4-man shelter (4T) is 91" X 91" X 75 "You can also visit polarbird.com for more details, or feel free to ask here.
Hey pegasus, where might one find the hollow screws that you're talking about? Any specific website? Those were actually what I had in mind for anchors. Cabela's had 4 plus a carrying bag on sale this month for $13.89, marked down from $24.00.