What is the best two man shanty out for under $500

[GAMBELL]

Clam Yukon all  the way. 

[bquick]

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You could get an end of season closeout at an absolute steal.  If you want uninsulated then it shouldn't be a problem at all and if you want insulated ones then they may have a few left.  They also make the best double flips out there!!!  I even understand that they build for the big name companies.  Great customer service and super helpful.

[frozengator]

I have two shappels 3000 and 4000 loved them easy set up nice to be able to put buckets in the little holders, but if you pull behind a sled or 4 wheeler I suggest the smitty sled. I don't know how many times I had to stop and fix the skis on my 4000 because they pop off. That and they don't pull straight they whip arround at about 15mph. IMO.  I just bought a flip over and this season I didn't get to use it   So next year I will give feed back.

[ICE WANDERER]

          I bought FRABIL's TREKKER ll last yr. & has worked for me so far. My intentions were to pull it w/my 4 wheeler but @ times it's not possible to do. I found by putting a longer rope on it, so I can put the rope over my shoulder & across my my body helps me pull it easier in deeper snow. My sled has plenty of room for all my stuff, 2 comfortable seats & room when set up for a fish finder, 2 holes in the ice & my heater.

[drfhaha123]

I like the clam 2000,2 chairs,table,heater,2 jigging holes.

[perchchaser67]

My opinion Frabil makes the best shanty hands down. I have an older frabil tri-plex got it back in 04-05 it is still in great shape it is a three man shanty. I have four buddies that have the Frabil Trekker ll and they love them.

[Lobes]

The best value for the $$$ is the Shappell DX series. The suitcase style sets up fast, is the most lightweight, and last for a lot of years.

                                                 
NBG

[JIMC_ND]

Look around for an Otter Pro Series Lodge, or Wild Lodge on clearance sale.  Great time to buy a new shelter. 

Jim Carroll NPAA #13

[ASATMillerbluegill]

Clam Nanook Thermal !!

What he said

[bluemountainlaker]

shappele dx 40000! you cant beat having a hard floor  and 2 fishing doors for jigging. and it has great lighting.

[APJ]

I have two shappels 3000 and 4000 loved them easy set up nice to be able to put buckets in the little holders, but if you pull behind a sled or 4 wheeler I suggest the smitty sled. I don't know how many times I had to stop and fix the skis on my 4000 because they pop off. That and they don't pull straight they whip arround at about 15mph. IMO.  I just bought a flip over and this season I didn't get to use it   So next year I will give feed back.

YES ! YES! YES! Shapell 3000 I have had one for over 10 years  the thing has been abused towed behind sled,ATV hand pulled you name it . It has survied well  ..   Also wind blew it down the lake yup still good.

Mice got in it chewed it  yup still good.. 

Flew off the back of truck on the tar.. Yup still good!   use it every weekend still to this day   its great!

[jaw jack]

wow APJ i hate to hear what you do to your auger

[tricohatch]

I love my 5600 Clam but, build yourself some type of a smitty sled for when the snow gets deep! 

[lipripper89]

I just got the Eskimo 767 fatfish, its amazing. Super easy to set up and a rediculous amount of space for two guys. Only ways 23 pounds also.

[fishonvt24]

i would go with a shappell my buddy has had one for years and that thing has been through hell and back and is still in good shape for how old it is he use's it for hunting too , i went and got the shappell dx3000 and i really like it it stays nice and warm on the coldest days and can get 3 of us in. my other friend went and bought a new clam this year and it is already falling apart the hole covers are broke from stepping on them the fabric is ripping all in all its a junk and i would never buy one of those lol ill stay with my shappell.

[Art 53]

is there a floor in the Shapple 4000

[jumbo chaser]

Got one 4000 shappel its great but now I use a clam comand post much more room and about the same price but doesnt like big winds  Have had a shappel for years and its still like new very tough like them both

[bluemountainlaker]

yes the dx 4000 shappele has a floor with 2 jigging hatches! its quick to set up but you have to drill a hole and tie a 2x4 slab to a rope and put it in a hole so your shack dosent blow away when your not in it!! ive tryed ice screws and they just dont seem to cut it for me. just make sure its not -20 out or you will not be able to get your block of wood back! maybe some heavey duty icescrews will work cause all ive used r the cheap ones and they like to bend in high winds. but its a verry durable shanty you can fit 4 people in it to warm up or 3 people if you wanna fish in it. but you will need the big buddy heater to heat it on cold days. but on the upside it will reach 90 in there if the suns out seince the shanty is black! best shanty ive ever owned. the only complaint i have is the jigging doors like to fall back down if the winds blowwing your shantys side fabric into the flap. i just prop my scoop up against it and that solves that problem.