It’s heavy though, but so are the others. The sled is solid, the square frame just works, and they were the innovators of the side door design.
#Ice fishing shelter 3 person portable#
THIS IS ONE SLICK ICE HOUSE! You’ll find if you ask 100 ice anglers what they prefer for a portable sled house, it would be the Otter Pro Lodge. Otter Outdoors Pro Lodge X-Over Ice Fishing House It’s also a bit on the heavier side, I consider this a 2-man job for most scenarios unless you’re a big guy. Just keep it tucked in and you should be fine. The location of the lighting system can drag on the ground if you’re not careful. It’s 75″ tall in the center which is also nice, with a 27 square foot fishing area.ĬONS: The price alone may rule out many. A nice heavy sled, and a thick canvas shell. PROS: Again, as noted above, wide bars that seem ALMOST indestructible. Overall, if you have the money to spend on a quality portable ice house, then this would be the EDITORS CHOICE. Then you throw in the goodies including deluxe seats, built-in lighting, front and back doors, and many more that have their place. This works well for keeping in heat and reducing the amount of condensation. They have one of the thickest tarps that I’ve seen as well. This right there was enough for me, but of course, it gets better. First off, they use 1 1/4″ poles that make it tougher to bend (and cause issues when trying to open and close). Not only does it come with a wide variety of bells and whistles, but it’s also built solid compared to ice houses of the past. I’ve fished out of this portable ice shelter and believe me, it’s very nice. Great sled and the Editor’s Choice for 2019-2020. I had it in -22 degree temperatures, with wind, and it still didn’t require the heat to be on high. As stated in the cons, the biggest thing is weight. This portable ice shelter just fit me best. I purchased this ice house to add to my arsenal recently after doing a lot of research. But given the features and size, this is worth the price. It comes in around $600, which is a bit high on the 1-man lineups around the industry.
can be tougher).Īnd the Otter sled has always been the thickest and most durable sled on the market, hands down. It weighs 82 pounds, which makes this the right weight to slide in and out of the back of my truck (getting over 100 lbs. It also has a front door this year, so you can literally get out in any direction.
If you’re not familiar with the design, they have an innovative side-door system that has a bar that “slides” so you can get in and out with ease. For me, it would be my son or daughter so I really didn’t need a larger model for my needs. It’s also large enough where you could fit a second person if you’d like. For me, I was looking for a LARGE 1-man ice fishing house and this one is amazing. It really all comes down to your preference in size. They have the same design in 4 models this year that range from this model (the Cottage) all the way up to the XT Pro X-Over Resort (which is really, really big).
What can you say about the new line of Otter ice houses this year? Probably not enough, to be honest. Otter XT Pro X-Over Cottage Ice HouseĪfter a lot of research and looking at all the new ice fishing houses on the market for 2021, I chose this as the Editor’s Choice for 2020-2021. So we’re considering 1-mans and small 2-mans in the mix this year. Let’s face it, if you’re using a giant 2-man ice house, you may find yourself breaking your back getting it into the truck. But we’re hoping this guide helps you in the right direction in finding the right portable ice fishing shelter for you.Īlso, we’ve revamped the reviews this year to include WEIGHT into the equation. We looked hard into durability, price, and features to rank them overall.Obviously, the more you spend the thicker the canvas and larger the fishing area (and more bells and whistles). So you’re looking to buy your first portable ice shelter and not sure where to look? We’ve provided an in-depth look at some of the most popular and newest ice houses on the market today. Besides, portable design well fits into a bag for easy carrying on your back.Updated 11/9/20 for the upcoming 2021 ice fishing season… But if you need to ventilate, just detach the windows.
#Ice fishing shelter 3 person install#
If you want to allow light in but keep the air out, just install the transparent PVC one. If you want to be hermetic, just install this two layers. It has two layers of the window in oxford and transparent PVC. It comfortably holds 2 people with ample fishing room.
This is an ice fishing tent, which is made out of tough 300D oxford fabric that keeps the cold out allowing you to fish comfortably.
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