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Where did you find the 949i for that cheap of a price, Cabelas here in Saskatoon is $499 and the Fishing Hole is $429. The regular 949 is $369 at both places.
Does anyone have experience with Costco's The Fish Inn Ice Shelters? $299 for 4-6 man. I've heard the straps for the carrying bag aren't long enough, but other than that the price seems reasonable. Just curious if others have been able to compare the Costco tent to the Eskimo or Clam.
So is the one from Costco (6X12) insulated, it says it has a black coating on the inside for added warmth. I may look into one, not bad price.
I got the Cabelas 5 sided shack last year and was very impressed with it. As cold as last winter was up here in Canada, my Big Buddy kept it nice and warm. It has an insulated top and non insulated sides. It was on for $349 during boxing week, and was a very good deal. I see they have an even larger 6 sided one this year, and was on sale for $399 recently. I believe the cabelas ones are made by Clam, all black with lots of windows for light control. I looked long and hard at the Eskimo 949 until this one went on sale and I think I would make the same choice again. I was able to put it up and take it down myself with no problem, and in my case I liked the tall height since I am over 6'1. With a larger budget, I would likely look at the flipover style shacks as they have got some amazing features to them now and I usually ice fish solo or with one other person, so I dont need the seating area.
I recently got the otter pro xt1200 lodge and man is it ever awsome! Pricey! But awsome! Well built! Thick fabric! And warm!! Was out on that -38 windchill day and with my big buddy on half I was able to fish in my shirt, and zero condensation!!