"Mcgyver" shelter.........need some ideas.

[hoppy]

Any ideas on "Mcgyver" type set up that could keep two guys protected for a day of hard core fishing? We dont have a portable and are heading a few hours from home. as we all know horrable weather can make or brake a good trip.  This trip was recently just planned so the obvious answer would have been to buy a portable......however we didnt and dont have time to.thinking maybe we could throw something together? Any pictures or ideas for something we cant throw together that would trap alittle heat from a buddy and protect us from the wind?

[hickgtx600f4]

maybe a pop up blind for hunting ? just make sure to anchor it down. see this alot.

[hoppy]

dont have a blinds........what about a Teepee of sorts or something? anyone do this? I dont know im just thinking if its as cold as it was last weekend we are going to need something. regular tent better then nothing i would think?

[hickgtx600f4]

tent idea would def. work! check walmart or other similar stores for their clearance section if ya dont have an old one laying around.

[hoppy]

10-4 on the tent. kinda like the idea of a Teepee...............m ight have to go the "mcgyver" route.

[nocod]

cut the bottom of a tent out when you get back google Kabbanette

did it once,when the winds came it didnt hold up lol,what a site me rolled up in a collapsed tent kinda funny.

[sincityrednek]

Where are you bud, if your local I'll let you borrow one of my hubs.

[pipeboy98]

yeah...knowing roughly what state and area you're going to...i'm sure that one of the members on here would help you out....if you're in wisconsin just let me know i've got a portable and a trailer...and time in the next week to go out with ya if you want!!

[hoppy]

Im in CT and heading to just over the boarder to fish in NY.

guys i really appreciate the offers!!! not expected at all!!!

[pipeboy98]

well i'm out....but if you ever come out to wisconsin....look me up!

[gutshot_again]

If you're in a bind, a couple sheets of plywood propped up against the wind helps a lot to keep the wind down.  If you've a mind to, could also attach another sheet on top.  With a heater in the corner it's workable, fast and cheap.

[tinyfisher]

I've seen guys set up windbreaks using conduit as uprights, and tarp in between.  If you have a sled, you could rig this up.  Also, I've seen people bring a drill and drill holes in the ice to hold up the conduit.  Just make sure to have tie-downs on the upwind side, and put something on these to make sure you don't trip over them!  Takes a while to set up, but if you're in a bind, it might work out for you.

[adipose]

go and get a couple fridge or stove  boxes. They work well .....but only if your not too big of a guy.

[MattR]

go and get a couple fridge or stove  boxes. They work well .....but only if your not too big of a guy.

Also duct tape makes shanty expansion lots easier.