Eskimo outbreak

[Digs]

Anyone have any experience with one of these? I really like the no trip door design.

[800stealth]

No personal experience but they do review really well, looks like a nice hub. I'd say jump on it now, it's already looking like ice fishing gear will be slim picking this year with covid slowing manufacturing and store stocking...

[PIKE FISHERMAN]

I haven’t fished out of one, but checked one out at a store and it’s a really nice shack. I have the 949i, and it’s been an amazing shack. The outbreak was build better than my 949i. My shacks rods are getting weak on 2 sides after 5 years of heavy use. I’ve been wanting this shack bad...and thinking I’ll end up getting it.

[jethro]

Eskimo makes nice shacks. I like that design as well. The small doors of most hubs are a PITA especially when your a big guy like me and wearing creepers. Can be a delicate operation getting this big boy into the shelter.

[hardwater diehard]

They now come in three sizes now ..so Eskimo must of seen a niche that needed filling. I have the 949i I am happy with it . Be sure and do a review if you make a purchase.

[Digs]

I pulled the trigger...... $80 off for the Amazon prime day. Looking fwd to using it. I'll give a full review.  My buddy picked up a different eskimo last year and was pretty impressed with it. Warm easy to set up and pack. I really liked the anchors going into the skirt instead of a chinsy strap that could blow out.

[jiffy22]

I pulled the trigger...... $80 off for the Amazon prime day. Looking fwd to using it. I'll give a full review.  My buddy picked up a different eskimo last year and was pretty impressed with it. Warm easy to set up and pack. I really liked the anchors going into the skirt instead of a chinsy strap that could blow out.

 I got one last year.  You wont be disappointed.

[hardwater diehard]

I pulled the trigger...... $80 off for the Amazon prime day. Looking fwd to using it. I'll give a full review.  My buddy picked up a different eskimo last year and was pretty impressed with it. Warm easy to set up and pack. I really liked the anchors going into the skirt instead of a chinsy strap that could blow out.

Good luck with your purchase . Be sure and set it up/take it down a couple times before getting on the ice ...also include getting it in/out of the bag....also letting it sit in the sun to stretch out the fabric isnt a bad idea either..learning setup/take down on the ice is no fun at all. . Posting a review for others is welcome.

[spoofhoundicefisher]

got this shelter last year and it is awesome.  fished 3 grown men and 2 kids very comfy last year and had room to spare.  fished in really windy conditions and used the anchors thru the skirt and also used one out a little and attached it to the side to keep it from closing in on us.  only had to run the heater one time last year as was not too cold last winter. 

[spoofhoundicefisher]

and yes would highly recommend setting it up and taking it down before ice season like when you get it and you can do it in the yard when there is a little wind.

[Digs]

and yes would highly recommend setting it up and taking it down before ice season like when you get it and you can do it in the yard when there is a little wind.

Is it any different than setting up a fatfish or a clam shelter?

[jiffy22]

Is it any different than setting up a fatfish or a clam shelter?

Setup is similar.  Added step of a couple poles to support the door. 

[800stealth]

Cool, hope you enjoy it Digs. Post up a review after you get some miles on her...

[Digs]

Setup is similar.  Added step of a couple poles to support the door.

Cool good to know. I plan on some dry runs in the yard prior to the season.

[hardwater diehard]

Cool good to know. I plan on some dry runs in the yard prior to the season.

Letting it stretch out some is a good step ..especially the door areas ..dont force them ..may have to jostle the fabric/hub  a bit to get everything all lined up properly .

Have you thought about lights ? 

[Digs]

Letting it stretch out some is a good step ..especially the door areas ..dont force them ..may have to jostle the fabric/hub  a bit to get everything all lined up properly .

Have you thought about lights ?

I have a clam light/ fan I've had for a few seasons I'll run if needed.

[johnnh]

Digs,
A couple of things that work for me ( i have a clam x400 8' x 8)

When there is snow, shovel an area a bit larger than shelter. After your set up, you can use the snow for banking and this helps with bouncing on windy days,

Drill a few jig hols inside shelter area as needed

Put in one anchor and attach to shelter upwind so the wind doesn't take it across the lake during set up

Hope you enjoy your new shelter
John 

[DrummerManDrew]

Digs,
A couple of things that work for me ( i have a clam x400 8' x 8)

When there is snow, shovel an area a bit larger than shelter. After your set up, you can use the snow for banking and this helps with bouncing on windy days,

Drill a few jig hols inside shelter area as needed

Put in one anchor and attach to shelter upwind so the wind doesn't take it across the lake during set up

Hope you enjoy your new shelter
John

Just as a recommendation, when you pack snow around your shelters flaps... if you keep a hot tent make sure to break up any ice accumulated around the flap when your packing up. If you try to just pull up the hut after a long time you may rip some of the threading attached. I did this once at a high country lake and it was a cold day... just as a caution

This was a clam thermal refuge 8x8 I had it fixed and it’s fine...

[johnnh]

Agreed
If i get freeze ups on the flaps, i close the vents and doors and turn the heat up. After about 10 minutes of heating, it doesn't take long to shovel around the flaps

[Fossilx]

Anyone have any experience with one of these? I really like the no trip door design.

I got the heavily insulated one last year. I fish in my own a lot and I find it duper easy to put up and take down after you had a few dry runs. I’m not clear if the models introduced this year have less insulation and are just as warm, but lighter or lighter and less warm than the model from last year. I can fish comfortably 3 grown men with 6 holes in there with extra room to store gear. The door is amazing, but what I didn’t know was that there is also another tiny door in there opposite. Standing room is awesome for tall people. You will enjoy it.