There was some recent discussion on the ice fishing tent thread about tents being tough to get into their bags. Rather than hi jack that thread I thought I would post what I just did to alleviate the issue.
I have an Eskimo Quickfish 6i and had issues getting it back in the bag after use. The condensation would freeze and it just didn't fit easily. They give you a strap but it wouldn't reach until you bear hug the tent and put it, usually requiring an extra person.
So today I went to Fabricland here in Sherwood Park, bought 108" of red 1" webbing (they were out of black) and two strap buckles. Total cost was $5. I didn't buy the Velcro as we already had a bunch. Once I had the materials I sewed the buckle on one end and the Velcro on the other in order to make a cinch strap. It's long enough to feed the end through the buckle and cinch it down, then Velcro in place. Took about 20 min to make and cost $5 (slightly more if you need the Velcro I suppose). I made two straps for that price. Not the prettiest sewing, but it's sturdy which is all that matters to me.
Here's a picture of the two straps in place. Bag slips on with no issues now.
Hopefully that helps anyone with similar issues.
SS
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Ice fishing tent cinch straps
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