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Post by robg on Jan 21, 2020 12:26:51 GMT -5
I just purchased one of these from Canadian Tire on sale at 40% off for $179.00. Does anybody else have this shelter and if so i would appreciate a review and anything to watch out for. One thing i read is to half lap electrical tape along the poles to help prevent them from breaking. Any input on this shelter would be appreciated. I will also post a review once i get it and try it out on the ice. P.S. i think we need an equipment review thread.
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Post by X-Fisher on Jan 21, 2020 14:11:34 GMT -5
I just purchased one of these from Canadian Tire on sale at 40% off for $179.00. Does anybody else have this shelter and if so i would appreciate a review and anything to watch out for. One thing i read is to half lap electrical tape along the poles to help prevent them from breaking. Any input on this shelter would be appreciated. I will also post a review once i get it and try it out on the ice. P.S. i think we need an equipment review thread. I purchased the Quickfish 2 this year. Same square footage as the HQ100. You will love the space! Especially if you are fishing alone. Just some pop-up shelter advice which applies to all. 1. A drill with an adaptor to drive the ice anchors in is priceless. You are done in seconds per anchor. And believe me, you WILL need them 2. A small shovel to pack the skirt with snow. It doesn't take much wind to flip them up. 3. A dry mat for your feet. I bought those exersize mats from CT for $17 on sale I think. 4 pack. Enjoy! XF
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Post by gregger on Jan 21, 2020 17:09:46 GMT -5
I bought the HQ300 a couple years ago and only have used it once since I found a great deal on a rapala cruzer m3 flipover. It seemed like a decent shelter. My only other shelter before it was a subzero from crappy tire that held up well for a few seasons as well. I’d say any of them would benefit from being set up and dried if stored inside somewhere warm between fishing days, but any tent should be dried before storing obviously.
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Post by woodenboat on Jan 22, 2020 7:04:31 GMT -5
what X-fisher said is all good the only thing I can add is to practice setting up several times before you go out. the hard part always seems to be take down and packing it up. good luck.
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Post by floatdoon on Jan 22, 2020 7:25:51 GMT -5
All good advice above. I would add a couple of things ..... watch out for wind direction and always pin an upwind anchor before setting up and pull that pin last after collapsing on teardown. Also, I got by for years by bringing a cordless drill and using a drill bit to predrill the holes for ice anchors and then they go right in. I have an insulated flip over now which is amazing but only because I have a sled to pull it! Wouldn’t try dragging that beast when walking. tight lines!
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Post by robg on Jan 22, 2020 9:40:59 GMT -5
All good advice above. I would add a couple of things ..... watch out for wind direction and always pin an upwind anchor before setting up and pull that pin last after collapsing on teardown. Also, I got by for years by bringing a cordless drill and using a drill bit to predrill the holes for ice anchors and then they go right in. I have an insulated flip over now which is amazing but only because I have a sled to pull it! Wouldn’t try dragging that beast when walking. tight lines! I've used a Clam Kenai flip over for 12 years. Do yourself a favour and make a Smitty Sled. For me it reduced the drag by easily 75%. Even pulling it behind a snowmobile will be easier. I still have the flip over but want a hub for when a buddy comes along. If you don't know what a Smitty sled is, Google it. There are lots of examples on-line.
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Post by X-Fisher on Jan 24, 2020 1:54:58 GMT -5
Great advice! In particular, practice putting it up and tearing it down BEFORE you get out on the lake! Securing it down withe ice pegs on the windy side on windy day is a must. I for one experienced the wind conditions and not having it secured before trying to pop it up. Not a good feeling trying to keep your shelter from flying away lol.
Once up and secured, it is unreal the comfort and space they provide out of the weather elements.
XF
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Post by robg on Jan 24, 2020 9:44:21 GMT -5
Great advice! In particular, practice putting it up and tearing it down BEFORE you get out on the lake! Securing it down withe ice pegs on the windy side on windy day is a must. I for one experienced the wind conditions and not having it secured before trying to pop it up. Not a good feeling trying to keep your shelter from flying away lol. Once up and secured, it is unreal the comfort and space they provide out of the weather elements. XF When you guys talk about pegging the wind side before popping it up you mean an exterior peg and line , correct?
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Post by X-Fisher on Jan 24, 2020 13:28:03 GMT -5
Great advice! In particular, practice putting it up and tearing it down BEFORE you get out on the lake! Securing it down withe ice pegs on the windy side on windy day is a must. I for one experienced the wind conditions and not having it secured before trying to pop it up. Not a good feeling trying to keep your shelter from flying away lol. Once up and secured, it is unreal the comfort and space they provide out of the weather elements. XF When you guys talk about pegging the wind side before popping it up you mean an exterior peg and line , correct? Here you go...
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Post by slabtime on Jan 26, 2020 11:53:03 GMT -5
When you guys talk about pegging the wind side before popping it up you mean an exterior peg and line , correct?
Thx, cute little video about setting up your pop up. However not what they are asking. There was no wind in that video so it doesn't matter what corner you do first. If it real windy from the north than peg the north corner first.
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Post by X-Fisher on Jan 26, 2020 21:07:46 GMT -5
When you guys talk about pegging the wind side before popping it up you mean an exterior peg and line , correct? Thx, cute little video about setting up your pop up. However not what they are asking. There was no wind in that video so it doesn't matter what corner you do first. If it real windy from the north than peg the north corner first. 👍
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Post by robg on Jan 29, 2020 12:16:14 GMT -5
Ok the Frabill shelter finally arrived at Canadian Tire. I will post a review once i have set it up and tried it out on the ice.
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Post by robg on Jan 29, 2020 18:25:27 GMT -5
The Frabill HQ 100 arrived today. I'm glad i put it up and down a few times in my living room. Its harder than they make it look. I'm liking the size of this hut. 2 doors, 4 removable windows, 2 fresh air vents. 25 square feet. Opened up the hut is 5'L x 5'W x 6'4" H. Comes with 6 ice anchors. Backpack style oversized bag. Total weight is 18 lbs. Can't wait to try it out this weekend. It's a 2-3 person hut. Lots of room for 2 guys and gear. It would be tight for 3.
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Post by X-Fisher on Jan 29, 2020 19:12:24 GMT -5
Very Nice! Trust me... 2 people with all their toys will be more than enough in there lol.
I use my 5x5 for myself only. 2 people or more I bring out my 8x16 (which is just as easy to set up by the way).
Enjoy it my friend!
X
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Post by floatdoon on Jan 30, 2020 5:50:06 GMT -5
Great advice! In particular, practice putting it up and tearing it down BEFORE you get out on the lake! Securing it down withe ice pegs on the windy side on windy day is a must. I for one experienced the wind conditions and not having it secured before trying to pop it up. Not a good feeling trying to keep your shelter from flying away lol. Once up and secured, it is unreal the comfort and space they provide out of the weather elements. XF When you guys talk about pegging the wind side before popping it up you mean an exterior peg and line , correct? Yes, an exterior peg just to keep the upwind corner anchored. I’ve had to give a guy a ride on my sled to fetch his pop up after watching him trying to catch it. Hilarious but avoidable!! Wish I had that on video to post.......
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Post by seahawk on Jan 30, 2020 11:00:34 GMT -5
If you got a buddy with you get them to stand on it until you get a peg in to avoid it blowing away when really windy. Pop ups are like kites in the wind. Would of lost my 949i a couple years ago if it wasn’t for my brother standing on it during set up/tear down. I’m sure it be mangled after blowing across the lake that’s if you got it back
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Post by Patrick on Jan 30, 2020 23:13:34 GMT -5
Solid hut for sure, enjoy it out there! Surprisingly spacious at first, definitely plenty of room for 2 with gear. I’ve personally done 3 in it, it gets the job done but not comfortable at all. Have to sacrifice some toys.
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Post by robg on Jan 31, 2020 20:21:56 GMT -5
Tried the new hut out on the ice today. I really liked it. Set up went well. Lots of room inside and the buddy heater kept it more than warm enough. Im very happy with it.
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Post by X-Fisher on Feb 4, 2020 19:47:32 GMT -5
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Post by X-Fisher on Feb 4, 2020 19:52:33 GMT -5
Thought I would take a video today with what my 5x5 looks like with only me in it. Second person would have to sit on my lap LOL BTW, very WINDY today. Set two screws on the wind side, had it up in minutes and didn't even tie it down. Mind you, it was behind the side by side which was facing the wind. photos.app.goo.gl/nwQ36pBXE93DwWeU6X
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