Best chairs for your shelter?

[hrlevi1]

Hey guys I need some advise, what chairs or seats do you prefer in your shanties?  I would think one that is rather small but comfortable and easliy packed for transport.  I have not a clue where to begin finding one of these. 

Could you suggest a brand name or style and I'll go from there...

danke!

HR

[fish_finder]

 I use one of those coleman folding ones that are in a bag, they're easy to carry and extremely comfortable, only thing is they take up a lot of space in the shack, i think coleman makes another smaller chair made specifically for icefishing and hunting

[fishingonly2002]

I just bought a nice comfy chair at walmart for 7 bucks, it is a little big, but two of them fit in my 4X6 with plenty of room for gear and a few others standing in there to warm up.

(the cup holders are my new best friends)

~Neal

[Lobes]

I bought a couple of folding chairs made by HT that are made for ice shelters. They don't use very much space and are only about $10.00 each. A lot of sporting goods stores carry them.

                                                 

[jibbs]

i usually haul light wooden bench that sits 18 inches high and four feet long (sits 3 great). a perfect height for me to see out my portable bob house. it can be a bit cumbersome, but i strap it to the top of the shelter when the shelter is folded up and pull it out with the atv.

[Bluefinforme]

5 gallon bucket

[RLWagner]

5 gallon bucket

Use the easy button.         DITTO the bucket!

[esox13]

I use the same chair I use for bowhunting from my portable blind. It is small, but very comfortable and it has a back rest on it. I paid $19.99 at Gander Mtn.

[Big E]

I agree that the triangular HT chairs are comfortable but they sure do have a short lifespan.  I've been out about 6 times and I just broke one.

Perhaps its telling me I need to go on a diet.   

[hrlevi1]

Where did you buy your HT triangle chair?  I am looking for something light and small. 

Thanks ~

HR

[littleoldlady]

I'm definitely a bucket fan...it doubles as storage for all the stuff to and from the ice, takes up little room, and you
can get cushions that just fit them exactly.

[gair-z]

I use the same chair I use for bowhunting from my portable blind. It is small, but very comfortable and it has a back rest on it. I paid $19.99 at Gander Mtn.

got the same..  gotta like the backrest..   I do the bucket too...  it isn't ol-fashioned ice fishin if y'aint got a bucket.

gair-z

[gator_hunter71]

Take it from a long time bucket sitter with a bad back, those fold up chairs that go in the bag are nice. They fit in a sled with your gear and they have beer holders. If you get one with holders in both arms, you can keep your waxies or wigglers handy too    You can find them at just about any major store, Walmart, Kmart, Gander Mtn. etc... I think our cheap ones were only $6!

Just an example

[Big E]

Where did you buy your HT triangle chair?  I am looking for something light and small. 

Thanks ~

HR

My HT Triangle chair came with my HT Polar Escape but here's a link to the same chair from Bass Pro...

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=82123&hvarDept=400&hvarEvent=&hvarClassCode=8&hvarSubCode=9&hvarTarget=browse

[Big Burk]

i just use a pail and my HT Lunar Seat and it quite comfortable. unless i have the snowmobile then i just sit on it. i do not like the fold up chairs as they are relcined back to much and makes it harder to watch bobbers and rodtips, but i like to have my hole right in front of my feet. but for tip-up fishing they work ok.

[southend517]

I got gander mountain brand folding chairs I think for $7 a peice last year, they are nice with cup holder and backrest and they are light.

[Oldbear]

My portable shelter (Quick flip II) has a padded bench seat which works quite well.  Otherwise if I don't have the shelter I use a bucket with a swivel top on it and one of those frabill yellow storage wrap arounds for tackle, poles & etc..

[dabluz]

It's hard to beat one of those inexpensive folding chairs that you slip into a sac that has a carrying strap.  Sure, they take up a bit of space but you can put stuff under the chair if you have to.  They are compact, light, comfortable and inexpensive.  For a long day of icefishing, it's nice to have a back rest.

[zamboni]

Got these at an Eddie Bauer outlet, they get folded when I am done and get put with my support bars right inside my Clam 5600. They weigh around 5 LBS each, perfect.

[velcro29]

I have a HT folding chair.  Its nice because the seat is triangle shape, this lets you stay mobile.  Its nice!!!

[Thriller]

I have a few options, depending on what I'm doing / how I'm fishing...the Pack Shack is its own chair, I have a folding chair w/o arm rests (makes it easier to get in and out when you have big hips  ), and the bucket.  Sometimes I've even sat on the padded seat for a bucket on the floor of the shack.  If the action is fast and furious I'm not sitting anyway.

[Seedtree]

Zamboni,

That's a great idea.  I am going to get a couple of those for my 5600.  Love the idea of just folding them inside the shanty when heading in.  Never would have thought of that.

This is why I love this site.  Always learning something. 

Tight lines.

[hawgerdawger]

I've got a couple of old, old camp chairs (garage sale purchase) similar to that Eddie Bauer one. The only difference is that they don't have a back. As mentioned, they work great because they can fold right up with my Shappell DX3000 shanty. Perhaps there are more comfortable alternatives, but you can't beat the convenience. If you're not sitting on them, they fold right up and can lean against the shanty wall. Makes it easy to get in and out.

[tbirdbassr]

Zamboni

How tall is the seat on the chair? look like what i need but I cant stand it when my knees are highet than my but lol
Thanks
Chad

[walleyechaser]

I use the bass pro camping chairs.  complete with cup holder for your beer.

[AugustWest]

I am still a member of the 5 Gal. Pal Club

I have a Trap Pro...but when I am working a bunch of hot holes before dark...out comes the Pal...run-n-gun

[dabluz]

Nice chair Zamboni.  I doubt it even weighs 5 lbs.  I have similar chairs (backless) and the weigh maybe 2 lbs at the most.  I'm thinking about buying a padded seat that fits on a 5 gallon bucket too.  They even leave a space so that you can put fish in the bucket.  I do a lot of fishing for smelt so the 5 gallon bucket is a must.  Might as well use it to it's maximum.  When brook trout season opens at the end of
April, all the lakes in my area are still frozen.  Since the limit is 20 brook trout of any size, the 5 gallon bucket is again a must.  The bucket carries a lot of my stuff and when it's time to pack up and go home, I put my fish in a bag and my stuff back in the bucket.

[zamboni]

TBIRDBASSR- 14 and a half inches. The top of the back sits 29 inches high. As far as weight, my guess was 5 lbs, it probably doesn't weigh that much. I do know I couldn't ask for a better chair, they are very nice.

[RLWagner]

Got these at an Eddie Bauer outlet, they get folded when I am done and get put with my support bars right inside my Clam 5600. They weigh around 5 LBS each, perfect.
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Eddie Bauer? Is that "SHIRT" action?

[macker13]

I bought a couple of folding chairs made by HT that are made for ice shelters. They don't use very much space and are only about $10.00 each. A lot of sporting goods stores carry them.

                                                 

A buddy had three of them last year.  Two did not last more than a few days.  I would use the old saying "you get what you pay for"  If you are going to buy those, buy a couple extras as spares.