hub type or sled type shelter?

[TinmanDon]

what are the pros and cons of portable hub style shelters versus portable sled type shelters? I have a quick fish 3 and kinda looking into a sled type like the quick flip 3 or similar

[Walleye64]

hub (cube) shack pros- light weight, great for family trips
                        cons- a bit$% to set up in the wind, not very mobile

Flip over pros- flip and fish no time needed to set anything up, the most mobile shack on the market
            cons- Weight, if you have a car get a hub (cube) shack

[ICE KID]

if you have deep snow where you fish i would choose a hub style, believe you me, I have the smallest 2 man sled shelter there is, and in snow over 5 in. it's a job to pull, and that's shanty alone, the old man is hauling all the gear, if it's glare ice though, a sled style is fine and you don't even hardly know your pulling the 65 pounds

[J_Jaacks]

I have both a suitcase style and a flipover.  I think that you will want to get the best flip-over that you can afford and here is why.

Suitcase Pros:
Cheap
Easy to haul in a vehicle

Cons:
All gear sits on top and will slide off
Takes longer to setup (in my opinion)
Have to get some sort of seating, its not included
Need to anchor it on bare ice

Flip-over Pros:
Carries all gear and doesn’t fall off
Quicker/easier on the setup
Usually includes some nice seats
Only really have to anchor it in strong winds
Doesn’t have to be setup to use nice seats
Can modify it to your needs

Cons:
More money
Heavier
Tougher to load and unload by yourself
Some will say that your feet get cold (not in my opinion)

For me it was simple.  I got tired of having gear fall off and having to check it as I moved around.  I wanted something that stored all my gear and also wanted the nicer seats.  I liked the idea of pulling up to a spot and just sitting on the seats and not setting completely up until I found a good spot. 

The weight and dimensions are a downside.  It is tougher for me to load by myself.  But for the most part, I am usually fishing with a buddy, so loading is not that big of a downside.  I cannot leave my tonneau cover on with the flip-over and I can on the suitcase.  This could be, depending were you fish, an issue.  I usually like to keep my gear out of site when possible.

All in all I would buy a flip-over the first time.  I wouldn’t have even bought the suitcase one if it weren’t for the money.  If I were given $100 for a shelter, I would wait and save up for the flip-over. 

Hope this helps you out.

[slipperybob]

Hub - mobility on foot

Flipover - mobility with ATV or Sled

[walleye tattoo]

Here is my take on the subject the  hub style in a covered sled plus auger rods heater propane tank fold up seats you get the idea. today no tent heater or propane tank. It just makes me more veristiable