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I'm planning on getting a hub style shelter soon, I already have two flip-overs that I'll probably use most of the time but I'm looking for something big that I can use when I take a few people with. I'm trying to decide between the Otter XTH Resort and the new Clam Escape Ice Thermal. Has anyone seen these two in person yet? The seem to be similar in size but I believe the Clam has 900 denier fabric vs the 600 of the Otter (I could be wrong). Just looking for a few opinions before I go out and buy one.
Can't speak for the otter but I can give you more info on the Clam Escape Ice Thermal. yes it is 900 denier total thickness (450 layer then insulation then another 450 layer all sonically welded together to make the 900 denier). this replaces the now discontinued 1660 Mag Thermal from last season. It has the black roof, blue side mid panels then the lower panel is the cracked ice pattern and then final a black snow skirt. diameter is 11.5 feet across and it is a six sided hub where as the otter is four sided. center height when set up is 90 inches. pack size in the carry bag is 75" X 12" X 12" with a total weight of 60LBS.
I saw a picture somebody posted earlier and it looks like this years otter hubs are going to have a few new features. They added the cargo netting, changed the windows a little bit, added a hook and loop port/door to run a propane hose through, added rod holders by the cargo pockets, and redesigned their corner anchoring system to name a few thngs.