Staying warm on the ice

[_Icecold_]

I know there's always the classic get a fire going on the ice but I know a lot of places can give you a hard time as it leaves a lot of trash behind... I've heard of ideas of burn barrels but not sure what works or what some of you guys do. I have a shanty by the way but typically use tilts and prefer to be in the open but just wanted to see what other ideas there are. thanks

[SHaRPS]

I know there's always the classic get a fire going on the ice but I know a lot of places can give you a hard time as it leaves a lot of trash behind... I've heard of ideas of burn barrels but not sure what works or what some of you guys do. I have a shanty by the way but typically use tilts and prefer to be in the open but just wanted to see what other ideas there are. thanks

The only time I burn on the ice is if its under 10 degrees out and the place I am fishing is worth hauling out some wood to (meaning its close to my vehicle). In situations like this, I bring a saucer with fold-able legs. Wood is in a box in a jet sled jr. and when we are leaving, the ashes go back into the box and into my garden at home.

This guy but I built fold-able legs with wing nuts. Ice barely melts and there is no mess. 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-30-in-Brookland-Black-Firepit-FT-1062C/302583548

[badger132]

We used to build a spot on the end of the sled for a Coleman lantern. No top and a big hole in front so that light would shine out - we sat so that your legs were over the lantern, and you could keep your hands warm as well with the heat that came up. I have seen a neat fire pit made from a stainless steel washing machine tub. You just need to bolt something to the bottom to keep it off the ice or parking lot. The air comes in through all of the holes, and it reflects the heat back in to make a clean burning and intense fire. You can take it home with the ashes inside, but it burns so hot there is usually not a lot left.
 

[NateD]

I don't do it very often but when I do Ill have one of those small black coleman (I think) fire pits or just do it on the ice, burnt wood isn't trash IMO.  Never heard of someone being given a hard time about it either but maybe rules are different in RI.

[tbern]

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[_Icecold_]

Can't actually think of specific stories of people being given a hard time for fires on the ice but I mean I don't think anyones gunna put me behind bars for doing it. I have thought about getting one of those small patio fire pits like a couple of you had mentioned, seem pretty cheap too.
And yes, I did see the ad for the new portable fire box that's a new shanty sponsor this year but was hoping to hear some reviews of them first haha. Maybe I'll just get a buddy heater or something and use the shanty more. Thanks guys

[eiderz]

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I just saw that, good call tbern. I've not seen one but the reviews are positive.

[Brendog9]

I like having a buddy heater going in either of my portables. If I bring my two man sometimes I just use my little Coleman two burner stove.

[halfhooked]

good to see you here brendog

[Fishing_Machine]

I have a single man flip up shanty/sled and I've been using an old Coleman lantern set between my knees when sitting and jigging.  I almost never use tipups anymore since I like to move around alot and fish often after dark for crappies.  The lantern lights up the ice inside the shelter and gives off enough heat to keep my reels from freezing unless it gets really cold.  I keep a squeeze bottle of alcohol to squirt on the reels to keep the line freed up if it gets too cold.  FM

[Brendog9]

good to see you here brendog

Always good to be seen Ed. Hoping to get down to RI soon. Been really busy since Thanksgiving

[halfhooked]

artic armor ice suit  mine is going into its seventh season warmest  minter suit I have ever had all I wear under  it is sweat shirt and sweat pants and more than once spent 16 hours on the ice   hardly use my flip over fish trap anymore and it floats

[Iceattic]

Ice armor, it's unbelievable  warm. If you don't want to spend $400 then just get a 5 gallon steel pail and fill it with charcoal . You can cook on it and warm up.

[SHaRPS]

I love my Striker cold weather suit.  It keeps me toasty warm and will keep me afloat, "heaven forbid" that I fall in.  If it gets so cold that I can't sit out on the ice, I'm heading for home, where its warm!

I almost regret getting the Striker Hardwater bibs and jacket. Almost. This suit is EXTREMELY warm and almost too warm for most of our fishing. The suit does double up as a great suit for the ATV while plowing.

[esox_xtm]

I like to be outside too. Shanty is OK but I just prefer being more in touch I guess. Few years back I fell into an original, lightly worn SnoSuit. Scary warm and durable. I can't even wear the parka unless it's in the teens. Stood out most of the day in -26 straight temp once and was comfortable except for my feet.

Solved the feet thing 2 years ago with a pair of Cabelas Trans Alaskans. First time in my life my feet have been comfortable without any additional help. Got so cold once I melted the soles off a pair of Rockys trying to warm my feet by the Big Buddy. Never felt a thing...

Proper attire is 95% of the battle.

[halfhooked]

Proper attire is 95% of the battle.
for this old man muck boots and my artic armor  is 100 % and like I said before I dont layer up under it and if it not frigid I have open the vent  zippers to cool off 20 degrees and if you dont open the vents you will sweat even with moderate activity im 270 lbs i tested it in the summer it floats so well i could not go under water with it

[AT Grimaldi]

artic armor ice suit  mine is going into its seventh season warmest  minter suit I have ever had all I wear under  it is sweat shirt and sweat pants and more than once spent 16 hours on the ice   hardly use my flip over fish trap anymore and it floats

X2  Love every single thing about that suit.

[RIMainuh]

On Top = Light Poly Prop. Long underwear. T -shirt, waffle shirt, flannel shirt Underarmour Sweatshirt with Hood. . Filson Wool Jacket over all that....Pants Heavy Poly prop Long Underwear, Filson Wool outer pants. Ranger Utility Boor (Baffin Style) with Ice cleats. Wool Hat Wool Mittens or wool finger mittens.  Strip it off/add as weather dictates (Frogg Toggs over all if the wind is downright ornery...)

[Reginald Bonz III]

Classic long johns, t-shirt, jeans,hoodie, fleece neck gator that you can pull up over nose if needed, ball cap and one piece Dickies suit.

Normal tube socks and LL Bean Maine PAC Boots ( which are awesome, and guaranteed for life)

Don't forget the sunglasses for Sun and Wind.

[halfhooked]

I wear transitions  but some kind of eye protection is a must 
side note transitions do lighten up if they are cold if have a second pair for when they get so dark I cant tie a knot