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10-22-2013, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Posts: 1,886
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Flip up tents, what do you have?
I just purchased the frabrill ambush 2-3 person flip up tents
http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-...sq85ph2s212oc7
Putting it together last night I was a little disappointed with the flimsy feel of the poles, the seats slop downwards so comfort isn't that great. On of the support poles in the back is seriously ghetto, it can be either knocked down by wind or someone lightly tapping on it from the outside. I am gonna see if I can return it tonight. For a 600 dollar tent it doesn't seem worth its dollar.
Has anyone used flip tents for 2 people of other brands?
How is the flipmo2 by Eskimo and is it user-friendly? the poles are two times thicker and more ridged then Frabills tent
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10-22-2013, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,485
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We will see.
I just bought my first tent online through wall mart. The reviews seemed good so I'm giving it a try this winter. 6 man, sets up in a minute, 72 sq ft of room and 7 ft high. For the price can't really go wrong, free shipping as well. $316.00
Or for the 3 man $186.00
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10-22-2013, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
Posts: 1,709
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I have an Eskimo 2 man flip (older green one) and it is built tough and is very comfy. I also have a Frabill Commano Maxx one man flip and it is awesome. Quality of both is comparable.
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10-22-2013, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 7,351
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I have the insulated Clam Yukon(2 man) flip over. heavy poles, awesome seats. Can stand up inside. Has large high sled. Down side is, heavy about 100 lbs.
Have Eskimo Insulated FlipMo 2 Has heavy poles, not that great of seats(but removeable) has large low sled and weighs about 80 pounds. More manageable if I am by myself to load in truck.
Wouldn't mind seeing some more tents offered that were not black inside(have seen grey). Black is to dark(good if you are staring down the hole only) with cameras and sonar not really needed.
Anybody have a tent with grey interior?
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10-22-2013, 12:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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I have the frabill r-tec which is an awesome tent. 2 boat style seats inside the sleigh and set up is real quick.Only draw back is the weight which I believe is around 180 lbs, but none the less an awesome tent
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10-22-2013, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,671
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Willieb
I have the frabill r-tec which is an awesome tent. 2 boat style seats inside the sleigh and set up is real quick.Only draw back is the weight which I believe is around 180 lbs, but none the less an awesome tent
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x2, have the same tent and have no complaints.
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10-22-2013, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Airdrie
Posts: 2,510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Willieb
I have the frabill r-tec which is an awesome tent. 2 boat style seats inside the sleigh and set up is real quick.Only draw back is the weight which I believe is around 180 lbs, but none the less an awesome tent
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X2 I have the same one awsome tent but very heavy, but thats why I pull it behind the quad....
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10-22-2013, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 9
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I've been using the eskimo quikflip3, seats are very comfortable and is quite stable. Like others have said, the one downside is the weight factor. The inside of the tent is grey and I find it to have a good balance of light/dark and the fabric is not 100% light proof, some light does find its way through the tiny holes in the fabric.
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10-22-2013, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 697
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I bought a Clam summit last year from Costco and it works wonders. 200 bucks only.
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10-22-2013, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 126
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X2 on the Costco tent (not sure brand name) my buddy bought it last year - it was bigger and cheaper than the 2 man in house brand at wholesale sports that I bought.
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10-22-2013, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 697
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Originally Posted by TMLhammy
X2 on the Costco tent (not sure brand name) my buddy bought it last year - it was bigger and cheaper than the 2 man in house brand at wholesale sports that I bought.
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That's the clam summit.
Mines a 4 man tent, 6 feet by 8 feet pop up.
Couldn't be happier with it. Came with a travel bag, achors, lightweight, sets up in 2 mins, can fit 3 lawn chairs, heater, 2 holes ea person, fish tv, and a mini camping BBQ in it haha.
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10-22-2013, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Stony plain
Posts: 467
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sushi_man
I just purchased the frabrill ambush 2-3 person flip up tents
http://frabill.com/new-products/ice-...sq85ph2s212oc7
Putting it together last night I was a little disappointed with the flimsy feel of the poles, the seats slop downwards so comfort isn't that great. On of the support poles in the back is seriously ghetto, it can be either knocked down by wind or someone lightly tapping on it from the outside. I am gonna see if I can return it tonight. For a 600 dollar tent it doesn't seem worth its dollar.
Has anyone used flip tents for 2 people of other brands?
How is the flipmo2 by Eskimo and is it user-friendly? the poles are two times thicker and more ridged then Frabills tent
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Have the Eskimo Quickflip 2 man tent the one on the sled and just flips up have it for 8 years no only complaint was the windows are cracked but they Velcro out if I want to replace them.
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10-22-2013, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,595
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i have the clam nanook 2 man, clam 1 man, ice cube 4 man, and i think the woods 4 man. have only use the clam 2 man once and already has a cut in the canvas from my buddies one sitting on top of mine but other than that fairly pleased with it. clam 1 man handy to fit in my car but cramped with all my gear.might sell it lol. ice cube 4 man used lots very happy havent broke any poles yet but heard lot about them breaking in the cold weather being kinda brittle. woods 4 man feels more like 2 man, all the poles are two piece and have to put together almost dropped one down the hole, did the job but bit of wind and its like a kite and collapses ( slight tear in one corner of the flaps but packs well and is portable. looks like a canvas outhouse. lol
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10-22-2013, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 549
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Using the Clam Kenai (1 man), Clam Nanook thermal (2 man) and Frabill Outpost (4 man).
Clam Kenai (1 man), great all around one man unit no complains. I upgraded from the Frabill Recon and happy I did.
Clam Nanook thermal (2 man), OK two man, a little short and seems more like a spacious one man. Works good for me and one of my kids, wouldn't use it for two adults.
Frabill Outpost (4 man), This is a flawed product, in general I like the portability of the popup, but the hubs always F-up. Frabill send me a replacement for the first one that broke and I'm a little scared to open the box. The life of the popups for me has been less then two years. I did have the ice cube popup before and had the same issues. Might sell it.... Might not...
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10-23-2013, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 175
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I have a Clam Kenai one man flip. This is an entry level shelter but has a lot of great features. The largest benefit I see is that the poles are fixed length. All I have to do is line the sled up with my hole, sit down and flip the shelter over my head. Second thing is the molded in cup holders and tackle tray. Its nice to have somewhere to stick a thermos of coffee. I see this shelter on sale every year at Bass Pro for $175.
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10-23-2013, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: On a farm
Posts: 1,572
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Clam Kenai , my daughter and I both have them , love them ! 2 solid winters of fishing with no issues ! sturdy !
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10-23-2013, 10:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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i bought the insulated eskimo fatfish last year....its a pop up style and i loved it.
then i picked up a well used quickfish 2 off a member here and the fatfish only comes out when i have a group coming out now
quickfish is an awesome unit. my windows are all gone too but it doesnt matter really.
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10-23-2013, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Rocky Mtn Hse
Posts: 3,006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigdad013
I just bought my first tent online through wall mart. The reviews seemed good so I'm giving it a try this winter. 6 man, sets up in a minute, 72 sq ft of room and 7 ft high. For the price can't really go wrong, free shipping as well. $316.00
Or for the 3 man $186.00
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How is this one for taking down? The sigle cube can be a pain in the butt sometimes so I have held off getting this style...
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10-23-2013, 02:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,485
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Quote:
Originally Posted by diamonddave
How is this one for taking down? The sigle cube can be a pain in the butt sometimes so I have held off getting this style...
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Very easy. Takes maybe 3 mins and I'm being generous with that.
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10-23-2013, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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I have had the quickflip 2 for a few years now, pretty happy with it.
Lots of room for the heater/cooker to
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10-24-2013, 01:12 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 104
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I've been considering the shappell bay runner. I'll be fishing alone for the most part. I like the idea of the sled bottom. Any cons I should consider?
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10-24-2013, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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the only thing i don't like about the two clams i have is the seats are not very comfortable and is fairly heavy so i minus the chairs for actual setup and use a regular folding chair.
bobalong thats a very cool unit with the grill to hold a pot. is that just an add on piece for a mr. buddy heater?
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10-24-2013, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 7,351
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the local angler
the only thing i don't like about the two clams i have is the seats are not very comfortable and is fairly heavy so i minus the chairs for actual setup and use a regular folding chair.
bobalong thats a very cool unit with the grill to hold a pot. is that just an add on piece for a mr. buddy heater?
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The Clam Yukon has 2 boat type seats that are very comfy and heavier poles that's why I chose it over the nanook plus I could stand up in the Yukon and it had the insulated top.
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10-24-2013, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CANADA
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10-24-2013, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by the local angler
the only thing i don't like about the two clams i have is the seats are not very comfortable and is fairly heavy so i minus the chairs for actual setup and use a regular folding chair.
bobalong thats a very cool unit with the grill to hold a pot. is that just an add on piece for a mr. buddy heater?
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The grill and the skewers are just generic ones I picked up at Canadian Tire, with a bit of cutting and a couple of cable clamps. Nothing like a fresh cup of perked coffee and a hotdog or kubi out on the ice.
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10-26-2013, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest Alberta
Posts: 758
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2 seater clam. 2 seasons and it's held up extremely well. Could be taller but overall very happy with it. Like all tents A 2man is really only Comfy for 1.
Forget the price but I know I never thought of getting one until I saw the price at wholesale sports. Very reasonable.
I'm gonna fix it up right this winter with compartments etc.
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10-27-2013, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: edmonton
Posts: 195
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I bought the ice lodge by otter havent had a single problem. I wouldnt want to try pulling it by hand though. Ive found that the more room i have inside the more i bring to clutter it up. My old man just laughs at me because all his gear fits into a 5 gallon pail. and i need a trailer to haul mine.
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10-28-2013, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,484
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I have one that smells like Lake Trout Slime!...
think its a Icecube or something. lol
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