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money asside...what I need to know is can one man pull this thing around with all the gear by hand??
I fish a Frabill 6120 Trekker. It is a two person model, and even though I fish by myself 90% of the tme, I like the extra space. We have fished three people in it, somewhat cramped, but can be done.Since we are limited to foot travel here in PA, I wanted something that was fairly easy to pull,which it is. I want windows in my shelter, and some brands lack them. The fabric seems fairly heavy duty, I compeatly destroyed a clam 2000 in one season ( I fish often and am hard on equipment) the Frabill will hold up for several more seasons.But I will agree with what others have said about geting a flipover model.
Well...I've read all the posts and I'm still thinking of buying an Otter rather than one of the other brands for several reasons...... 1. They're American made....I know they are are expensive....but this country has been selling out on us for too long and if I can help keep a few American folk working...I'll do it. I happen to work for an American tool builder.2. I've never heard anything bad about them.3. I like the idea of having a "bench" style seat....I ain't getting any younger...and the idea of an afternoon nap on a bench style seat when things are slow seems like a good idea...LOL...(not to mention that the Wife, Myself and the dog can all sit there in comfort if they're with me)......just my $.02...WK
I can't say for sure where I read it, but I read that this year either the tent or framework for the Otters are being made overseas. I bought a new Frabill a couple of years ago and was pretty shocked to see a Made in China label in it. I went back to the store with the intention of taking it back and exchanging it for a Clam and they were made in China also. At least Otter held on longer than the rest. Years ago we should have gotten together and insisted on buying made in USA or Canada goods and we wouldn't be putting up with this junk from China. Sorry for the rant, but this stuff gets me all wound up.