Nice Ice Shanty made in Muskegon, MI

[rvrstlhd]

Has anyone seen or tried on of these. They look pretty nice.

http://www.muskegonawning.com/marine/the-lodge.aspx

[superslabs]

I think they are OK. A couple of my Buddy's have them. You cant stand up in them and the seat is uncomfortable. If I'm going to spend that kind of money I think standing up and a comfortable seat is not to much to ask for. I think the best shanty on the market is made by a small company in Minnesota. It is called Canvas Craft. Not sure if you know about the new thermal fabric. These guys invented it. It is the same fabric Frabill uses on the thermal shanty. A close second would be Otter. There sled is bomb proof with high sides and it pulls the best. They are lighter than other comparable models. The poles are square which is stronger than round and they slide better. The fabric is 900 wight ( The clam 300) I think the otter is the best shanty on the market for the money hands down.

[jasonmeekhof]

My dad had a lodge for several years. They are definately made to last, but his full size truck wouldn't fit it! It was huge and weighed like 200 lbs. It was rediculous, so he sold it a few months ago. Hauling it out was definately work for a quad or sled, or 2 strong guys.