Looking for opinions on Eskimo Traveler Ice Shelter

[joekrz]

Let's hear 'em!

[CrappieGuy]

I bought a traveler last year for my 2 boys to use.  It has pros and cons.

Pros

Light
No too difficult to setup
Roomy for 1 person not to bad for 2
Good vents and windows
Easy to move from hole to hole, you can pull it just like a flip over
Good tarp material and long skirt
Great customer support

Cons
Thin shallow sled
Easily blown by wind don't get out of it when windy if it isn't secured  Especially with a big bucket of minnows in it!
Not as easy to setup as a flip over but not that difficult.

[joekrz]

Have you had any problems with the thin sled?  Like wearing a hole in it or anything??

[Little Brown Dog]

I got one last year and had to send it back because the plastic windows cracked.  I also noticed that one trip across a gravel parking lot almost went through the bottom.  When the replacement came I put an old pair of skiis on the bottom and it goes great now.

[seaice]

I have an Eskimo Traveler. The set up time is a little tough, roughly 3 to 5 minutes with no wind. Also, if its very cold the plastic taps that connect the metal framing can break, but easily fixable. Other wise its been a great and durable portable for the price. You can take down the shack in less than minute and be on your way.