The folks at DEERFAMY sent me their BLUE 301 Lightweight Ice Fishing Tent to review and test. This tent will accommodate 6-8 anglers. It's lightweight, easy to set up and comes with a ton of great features. This double-hub, pop-up style, ice fishing shelter is simple, easy and very well worth the price. Watch the initial unboxing and gear review video below for my first impressions. Subscribe to the channel because you'll see a second video of me using the tent as soon as the ice fishing conditions permit. Check out the tent by clicking here for the AMAZON LINK: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C6XX2W8F?r... Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Unboxing 1:21 Easy Set Up 3:18 Inside the Tent 4:53 Outside the Tent 7:17 Ice Anchors and Guy Lines 8:30 Rain Fly System 9:10 Instructions & Carry Bag 10:45 Taking Down the Tent 12:40 A Bonus Tip 13:45 Overall Thoughts THANKS to @ProgRockDan1 for the DC OUTDOORS INTRO SONG
It is a great tent for ice fishing. Looks like you can have a comfy time in it when out on the ice fishing. Hope you get out and enjoy the beautiful Autumn. 😊😊😊
Thanks so much! Yup, ice fishing will still be about another 6-8 weeks down the road. Deer season first! Although, we have some snow in the forecast, so I'm curious if that might get the big bucks moving tomorrow. I have the morning to myself to go (no snacksquad), wish me luck!
Easy to setup. Nice reflectors to be seen when other vehicles are close. Good idea for the skirt to put slush. Easy to take down too! Thank you for sharing!😁
The reflectors are a must. I've slept out overnight on the ice in tents before and sometimes, unfortunately snow machines and alcohol go poorly together. I've seen people just ripping around like crazy people in the dark. I do think that the reflectors may help against accidents. It's super easy to set up and take down. I really can't wait to take it out this winter. If I use my propane heater in there, it will be warm enough in like -30c to be fishing in a tee-shirt.
Absolutely! In cold conditions, easy set up is a really nice perk. The faster you get it set up the faster you're out of the elements and fishing. Thanks for watching and leaving a note.
Thanks Nico for stopping by. I can't wait for Ice Fishing season. The new gear already has me itching. We have deer season up first, but then I'm sure we'll be on the ice in December. Stick with me!
They're really well worth it. It makes a big difference to get out of the wind and even without a heater, they trap a lot of body heat to keep you warm. I have a couple different heater options I'll run in it and likely we'll try an overnight camp in it on the ice too! Lots of fun to come when the ice hits.
Absolutely Dug! We usually host a bunch of families out on an ice fishing day in February. I'll bring out the BBQ and cook a bunch of dogs and we'll set up all the tents we have and all the rods I have so families and folks can try fishing when they don't normally get to. It's one of those bucket filling things we like to host for families and friends. This will come in handy to keep a good group warm and toasty - especially if we run a propane heater in it too.
You're right! Getting out of the wind makes a big difference, but we have a couple of different sizes of propane heaters that we can run in it when we really want to heat it up. I think this thing will fit a cot or two, so hopefully we can do some ice camping in it with the kiddos in winter.
Thanks - it sure is huge! It will definitely fit our family in it but I'll likely use it for an overnighter on the ice in the winter. You could quite easily fish a half dozen holes in there or more if you wanted to.
That has to be a big plus having that easy setup. Last thing you want to do in the cold is take a lot of time on the setup 👍 Very nice looking tent for sure Dan! Great idea with the reflectors 👍 Nice easy breakdown too. Good stuff brother. Looking forward to seeing you guys out in it😉
Thanks Chris - these tents have come a long way over the years. Honestly, I probably had this thing up in like two minutes. The tricky part though is hand cranking those anchors down into the ice. I think you can get an attatchment for your ice auger or a drill that can help but that's the tiring part of the set up. Hope you're having a good week and hope you had a happy Halloween.
Thanks Kev - Deerfamy seems to make good quality products that are valued price. I have a smaller single hub tent that you can fish 2-3 people out of and I've even slept in it before at hunting camp and also on the ice for ice fishing over nighters. These things are great if you use a propane heater in them (just don't forget the carbon monoxide detectors and ventilation).
Thank you so much for checking out the video. It packs up easily and I kid you not when I say that it takes under three minutes to set up. It's so easy! I can't wait to try it out on the ice. Usually we're ice fishing in mid-late December, depending on conditions!
Yup, those features are a must when you're out on the ice! I can't wait for ice fishing - not wishing away time, but it's gotta be my favorite season to fish.
So quick to set up. I had it up and ready to go in like three minutes - probably less. The hardest part is screwing in the ice anchors. In thick hard ice that can be pretty exhausting, but I've seen people get attachments for their ice auger or a battery electric drill to help speed up that process.
Hey Mr. Garry - thanks for watching and the support. I can't wait to get this thing out on the ice. It's roomy and will be great for days where I'm taking out the whole Snacksquad! Also, I like to do an ice fishing overnighter on the lake, so this should be enough room for a few cots in there and a heater too to keep it toasty warm!
What a cool looking tent and looked real easy to put up and take down. Like you, really liked the directions being attached to the tent, that is cool. Very good price point and great review, can't wait to see you and the snack squad put it to use.
Thanks! I can’t wait to get out there and see if we can put a few fish on the ice! November will be mainly deer season for me, but by mid to late December we should be good to ice fish depending on the weather. The forecast overnight is temperatures below freezing and we have a few centimeters of snow in the forecast.
Thanks, Jim . I'll get some videos out there for you when the ice gets thick this winter. I love ice fishing season. Can't wait to catch some fish or do a camp on the hard water.
Thanks Tressa - should be able to fit the whole Snacksquad in there. It's quite roomy - so I think we can probably use it to sleep myself and the boys in there if we decide to do an overnighter this season on the ice.
Thank you so much for watching the video. I hope people who are in the market for a tent consider this one. It strikes an awesome balance between features and cost. It's a great intro tent I think. I'll test it more in real fishing conditions in mid-late December. Usually we get out on the first ice around Christmas. Thank you for watching the video - for the support and for leaving a comment. It means a lot to me.
Thanks John. I can't wait to get out on it. Deer season is up next , but I'm sure we'll be on the ice sometime in December. It's already getting colder and we have our first snow in the forecast tomorrow morning.
It's a pretty nice tent. I saw from another TH-cam channel that a guy built an insulated floor for his. I might do the same - would make a good upgrade for ice camping.
You'll have an edge on the fish with the blackout features! It's nice to be able to be able to block out any light so you can see them swimming around down there. The kids love that. You can see how the fish react to your lure! I absolutely love summer fishing - but I think I might like ice fishing even more.
That's wild! We usually have enough ice to go in December. I typically wait til around Christmas. Can't wait to go. Ice fishing is a blast. Last year I did a few camp outs on the ice!
Thanks for watching! Give ice fishing a try sometime if you can! It's a blast. I can't wait to try it on the ice. Usually, ice is cooperative for us in December somewhere around Christmas.
I've been thinking about buying this tent for a long time, even if not to go fishing, so I thank you for sharing because it was very useful and interesting. You deserve a big thumbs up 👍🏻 I subscribed to your channel and now you have a new friend 🤝🏻 😉
That's great - glad to see you've been looking at this tent. Let me know if you have further questions. I'll be using it more through fishing season so I'll update the review and expand upon my thoughts once we're out ice fishing in it. P.S. I like to support those that support me to build a bigger community. Currently watching your video on how you make olive oil. Very cool! Thanks for supporting and keep in touch!
@DCOutdoors I had looked for some reviews on this tent to see if it would be right for my needs. I know it's a tent created for fishing but I was thinking of using it for bushcraft, maybe the one with the window to let the flue of a wood stove pass through 😉 Frankly, I'm undecided between this tent and the teepee...I'll let you know. Thank you for watching my video on the olive harvest, let's say it's an extra video because my channel is mainly dedicated to other topics, however you were very kind. Obviously it also applies to me, I would like to create a community in which to discuss various topics relating to everything related to bushcraft, outdoor cooking and everything related to outdoor life in general. So whoever supports me in this project will be supported in turn 😉👍🏻
Thanks Mark. We have deer season up next, but it won't be long until we're on the ice. I can't wait to get out here in this tent and get on some more fish!
Thanks Age - can't wait to try it out on the ice. We have our first snow in the forecast - a few centimeters, it will be ice fishing season in a blink of an eye. Hope you had a good Halloween and have a great weekend too. Good luck if you're out hunting. I'm going out solo tomorrow morning - hopefully the fresh snow gets some deer moving.
I have the Otter 9x9 Pro Lodge. I love it. Planning to do some Fall camping in it as well before freeze up happens. I mostly bought it because of the velcro windows. Using a welding blanket I cut out the same size of the window and added velcro around the edge and a stove pipe hole to make it a hot tent for winter camping. Then I discovered those diesel heaters so going to experiment with both this year.
I'd love to mod this to use with the wood stove. I've used propane heaters in ice fishing tents in the past and they do work well as long as you have ventilation and a carbon monoxide detector. Wood gives so much more cozy camp vibes though. This big tent has enough room to set up a few cots - I still have bunk cots too, so I might try to take out both boys for an overnighter on the ice later in the season when the ice is mega thick. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an awesome weekend.
@DCOutdoors yup, I'm planning to go out and work any bugs out of my ice hut/ hot tent in another week or two just on some crown land to figure out what works and what doesn't before going out on a lake at 20 below and finding out a certain heat source didn't quite cut it or was too much heat etc. Plus figure out all the other winter camping stuff before winter actually sets in for the long haul. I've used propane in mine as well with the vents open and it was fine. But your right, wood heat is so cozy.
Ice Fishing is a riot! Haven't you seen my ice fishing videos? Obviously, it's not a Texas activity, lol. Thanks for checking out the review! Hope you're doing awesome.
3:16 man that’s a monster tent we hardly get safe ice down in the bottom of Michigan anymore I bet it would still make for a good cold weather camping tent I wouldn’t mind having one to take on a camping adventure to see if it’s better than a regular tent which I bet it is
A few years ago, I camped in my 6x6 ice fishing tent for 8 days, running a buddy heater to keep me from freezing. It didn't offer much space but was warm. This one would be much more comfortable for extended camping trips.
5:08 I like the anchor points and the material looks really thick and I bet it blocks the wind it maybe perfect for just camping in the cold weather I’m curious
Thank you so much! I really like it to on first set up. I can't wait to try it out on the ice. I don't think I've seen you here at the channel - so make sure you subscribe since I'll be using it as soon as the ice is safe to use! Thanks so much for stopping by and see you again soon!
Hey Christina, great question. I think it will hold up really well in the wind. The only struggle with these hub tents is that on a windy day they can be a nightmare to put up. You're trying to anchor it down quickly before the tent blows clear across the lake. It's tricky because screwing the anchors into the ice takes some time. On windy days I need an extra set of hands from the Walleye Whisperer to help me set these hub tents up. No joke - a few years ago, I saw a guy setting one up and his turned into a kite on the lake. I ran over the best I could to help but he'd already damaged his tent by the time I got there to lend a hand.
HaHa, no joke! We have some snow in the forecast tonight and into tomorrow. Not much - a few centimeters, but the temperatures are below freezing most of tomorrow so I can't see it going anywhere too fast... time to dig out the snow brush..
I don't know if my body could hold up to the cold to ice fish. My wife is so afraid of water, one of her fears is falling in water, especially under ice. We will have to live this out through watching videos. Lol.
Lmao! I get it. We usually wait til we have a ton of ice before we venture out there. Often, that means around Christmas, and there are usually 12-14 inches by then on the lakes around home. It won't be long. Thanks for watching & appreciate the comment as always!
@@DCOutdoors of course. It's nice to see things we will probably never get to do on video. Looking forward to an ice fishing video when you get out there. Be careful out there and stay warm!
The folks at DEERFAMY sent me their BLUE 301 Lightweight Ice Fishing Tent to review and test. This tent will accommodate 6-8 anglers. It's lightweight, easy to set up and comes with a ton of great features. This double-hub, pop-up style, ice fishing shelter is simple, easy and very well worth the price. Watch the initial unboxing and gear review video below for my first impressions. Subscribe to the channel because you'll see a second video of me using the tent as soon as the ice fishing conditions permit.
Check out the tent by clicking here for the AMAZON LINK:
www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C6XX2W8F?r...
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:49 Unboxing
1:21 Easy Set Up
3:18 Inside the Tent
4:53 Outside the Tent
7:17 Ice Anchors and Guy Lines
8:30 Rain Fly System
9:10 Instructions & Carry Bag
10:45 Taking Down the Tent
12:40 A Bonus Tip
13:45 Overall Thoughts
THANKS to @ProgRockDan1 for the DC OUTDOORS INTRO SONG
Awesome
You guys must be super excited now!! Lots of room with that tent !! Awesome unboxing, Dan!!
I am super excited to get out on the ice with it, yes! The boys are ready too.
It is a great tent for ice fishing. Looks like you can have a comfy time in it when out on the ice fishing. Hope you get out and enjoy the beautiful Autumn. 😊😊😊
Thanks so much! Yup, ice fishing will still be about another 6-8 weeks down the road. Deer season first! Although, we have some snow in the forecast, so I'm curious if that might get the big bucks moving tomorrow. I have the morning to myself to go (no snacksquad), wish me luck!
Thanks for sharing your tent knowledge
Thanks for stopping by! I can't wait to try this tent out on ice!
Easy to setup. Nice reflectors to be seen when other vehicles are close. Good idea for the skirt to put slush. Easy to take down too! Thank you for sharing!😁
The reflectors are a must. I've slept out overnight on the ice in tents before and sometimes, unfortunately snow machines and alcohol go poorly together. I've seen people just ripping around like crazy people in the dark. I do think that the reflectors may help against accidents. It's super easy to set up and take down. I really can't wait to take it out this winter. If I use my propane heater in there, it will be warm enough in like -30c to be fishing in a tee-shirt.
Wow, nice ice fishing tent, Dan. I know you and your family will enjoy it immensely. Easy to setup and easy to take down. Stay Safe.
Absolutely! In cold conditions, easy set up is a really nice perk. The faster you get it set up the faster you're out of the elements and fishing. Thanks for watching and leaving a note.
Bring on the winter . Please hit that like , brilliant .
Thanks Nico for stopping by. I can't wait for Ice Fishing season. The new gear already has me itching. We have deer season up first, but then I'm sure we'll be on the ice in December. Stick with me!
It looks to be a good ice fishing tent. They are getting more and more popular here last years now.
They're really well worth it. It makes a big difference to get out of the wind and even without a heater, they trap a lot of body heat to keep you warm. I have a couple different heater options I'll run in it and likely we'll try an overnight camp in it on the ice too! Lots of fun to come when the ice hits.
That is a big shelter. The snack squad can bring buddies.
Absolutely Dug! We usually host a bunch of families out on an ice fishing day in February. I'll bring out the BBQ and cook a bunch of dogs and we'll set up all the tents we have and all the rods I have so families and folks can try fishing when they don't normally get to. It's one of those bucket filling things we like to host for families and friends. This will come in handy to keep a good group warm and toasty - especially if we run a propane heater in it too.
Great review Dan !! That’s a great winter color !! Pretty sharp looking! Anything to block that wind is plus!! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼🎣
You're right! Getting out of the wind makes a big difference, but we have a couple of different sizes of propane heaters that we can run in it when we really want to heat it up. I think this thing will fit a cot or two, so hopefully we can do some ice camping in it with the kiddos in winter.
That's HUGE! Not a bad price. I like it.
Thanks - it sure is huge! It will definitely fit our family in it but I'll likely use it for an overnighter on the ice in the winter. You could quite easily fish a half dozen holes in there or more if you wanted to.
That has to be a big plus having that easy setup. Last thing you want to do in the cold is take a lot of time on the setup 👍 Very nice looking tent for sure Dan! Great idea with the reflectors 👍 Nice easy breakdown too. Good stuff brother. Looking forward to seeing you guys out in it😉
Thanks Chris - these tents have come a long way over the years. Honestly, I probably had this thing up in like two minutes. The tricky part though is hand cranking those anchors down into the ice. I think you can get an attatchment for your ice auger or a drill that can help but that's the tiring part of the set up.
Hope you're having a good week and hope you had a happy Halloween.
Very good looking intro ice fishing tent. Something I'll definitely keep in mind! Thanks Dan!
Thanks Kev - Deerfamy seems to make good quality products that are valued price. I have a smaller single hub tent that you can fish 2-3 people out of and I've even slept in it before at hunting camp and also on the ice for ice fishing over nighters. These things are great if you use a propane heater in them (just don't forget the carbon monoxide detectors and ventilation).
Superb un boxing, building, descriptive review and even packing it away looks a great bit of kit 👍 have a great rest of week x
Thank you so much for checking out the video. It packs up easily and I kid you not when I say that it takes under three minutes to set up. It's so easy! I can't wait to try it out on the ice. Usually we're ice fishing in mid-late December, depending on conditions!
Nice double sized tent, looks easy to set up and take down as well. 🤙😎
Yup, those features are a must when you're out on the ice! I can't wait for ice fishing - not wishing away time, but it's gotta be my favorite season to fish.
The Blue 301 looks awesome Dan! Deerfamy created a great product here. Assembly is EASY. I like it!
So quick to set up. I had it up and ready to go in like three minutes - probably less. The hardest part is screwing in the ice anchors. In thick hard ice that can be pretty exhausting, but I've seen people get attachments for their ice auger or a battery electric drill to help speed up that process.
I don’t know how I missed this video Dan
It happens! Thanks for coming back around to it.
Like 15 here from Mr. Garry! Hi Dan…..interesting Ice Fishing Tent!
Hey Mr. Garry - thanks for watching and the support. I can't wait to get this thing out on the ice. It's roomy and will be great for days where I'm taking out the whole Snacksquad! Also, I like to do an ice fishing overnighter on the lake, so this should be enough room for a few cots in there and a heater too to keep it toasty warm!
What a cool looking tent and looked real easy to put up and take down. Like you, really liked the directions being attached to the tent, that is cool. Very good price point and great review, can't wait to see you and the snack squad put it to use.
Thanks! I can’t wait to get out there and see if we can put a few fish on the ice! November will be mainly deer season for me, but by mid to late December we should be good to ice fish depending on the weather.
The forecast overnight is temperatures below freezing and we have a few centimeters of snow in the forecast.
I was surprised at the price. Not bad. Thanks for showing us, Dan!
It's a great deal for the features, right? I can't wait to get it out on the ice. But first I gotta get a deer, lol. Have a good weekend.
Awesome review Dan... looks like a solid ice fishing tent. I look forward to seeing it in action this winter. Peace and see you soon brother, Jim
Thanks, Jim . I'll get some videos out there for you when the ice gets thick this winter. I love ice fishing season. Can't wait to catch some fish or do a camp on the hard water.
Nice family sized!! 🙂✌🏻🇨🇦❤
Absolutely! Enough room for the entire Squad! And some Squad friends too, lol.
Looks pretty ideal for ice fishing. Cool video.
Thanks Tressa - should be able to fit the whole Snacksquad in there. It's quite roomy - so I think we can probably use it to sleep myself and the boys in there if we decide to do an overnighter this season on the ice.
Great review and walk through of the fishing tent.
Thank you so much for watching the video. I hope people who are in the market for a tent consider this one. It strikes an awesome balance between features and cost. It's a great intro tent I think. I'll test it more in real fishing conditions in mid-late December. Usually we get out on the first ice around Christmas. Thank you for watching the video - for the support and for leaving a comment. It means a lot to me.
Nice review, Dan. Looks pretty easy to set up. Hope it serves you well.
Thanks John. I can't wait to get out on it. Deer season is up next , but I'm sure we'll be on the ice sometime in December. It's already getting colder and we have our first snow in the forecast tomorrow morning.
looks great, i never had anything like that back home
It's a pretty nice tent. I saw from another TH-cam channel that a guy built an insulated floor for his. I might do the same - would make a good upgrade for ice camping.
I’m new to ice fishing and I appreciate seeing this review. Interesting how it has blackout feature.
You'll have an edge on the fish with the blackout features! It's nice to be able to be able to block out any light so you can see them swimming around down there. The kids love that. You can see how the fish react to your lure! I absolutely love summer fishing - but I think I might like ice fishing even more.
Seems like a nice tent. Ice only gets thick enough to down here maybe every five years or so.
That's wild! We usually have enough ice to go in December. I typically wait til around Christmas. Can't wait to go. Ice fishing is a blast. Last year I did a few camp outs on the ice!
Very nice review Dan, it's almost that time again, looking forward to seeing you use that one.
Thanks for watching, I'm looking forward to getting out on the ice with it too!
Great review, very thorough and detailed. 👍
Thanks, glad you found it helpful!
thanks for sharing my friend great job with the video
Thanks for watching - I really appreciate it!
Nice tent. Never went ice fishing before, maybe we can one day. But nice review. Great video.
Thanks for watching! Give ice fishing a try sometime if you can! It's a blast. I can't wait to try it on the ice. Usually, ice is cooperative for us in December somewhere around Christmas.
Nice review my friend. Bet it be real comfortable at that size. I’ve never I’ve fished always busy plowing snow🤦♂️
Yeah, it is super roomy! I can't wait to get out on the ice in it! You have to get ice fishing, it's a blast.
I've been thinking about buying this tent for a long time, even if not to go fishing, so I thank you for sharing because it was very useful and interesting. You deserve a big thumbs up 👍🏻 I subscribed to your channel and now you have a new friend 🤝🏻 😉
That's great - glad to see you've been looking at this tent. Let me know if you have further questions. I'll be using it more through fishing season so I'll update the review and expand upon my thoughts once we're out ice fishing in it. P.S. I like to support those that support me to build a bigger community. Currently watching your video on how you make olive oil. Very cool! Thanks for supporting and keep in touch!
@DCOutdoors I had looked for some reviews on this tent to see if it would be right for my needs. I know it's a tent created for fishing but I was thinking of using it for bushcraft, maybe the one with the window to let the flue of a wood stove pass through 😉 Frankly, I'm undecided between this tent and the teepee...I'll let you know. Thank you for watching my video on the olive harvest, let's say it's an extra video because my channel is mainly dedicated to other topics, however you were very kind. Obviously it also applies to me, I would like to create a community in which to discuss various topics relating to everything related to bushcraft, outdoor cooking and everything related to outdoor life in general. So whoever supports me in this project will be supported in turn 😉👍🏻
Love it. I'll keep in touch!!!
@@DCOutdoors 👍🏻
Looks pretty solid.
Thanks for the video brother
Thanks Mark. We have deer season up next, but it won't be long until we're on the ice. I can't wait to get out here in this tent and get on some more fish!
Thanks for sharing My friend
Absolutely - thanks for watching! I appreciate you.
Good job on the review. Deerfamy has some good products.
I agree - they make a quality product. I can't wait to get it out on the ice and put it through its paces!
Looks like a great product Dan
Thanks - it's priced really well and seems to be a good value option. I can't wait to drag it out on the ice this winter.
Looks like a nice tent😁😁
Thanks Age - can't wait to try it out on the ice. We have our first snow in the forecast - a few centimeters, it will be ice fishing season in a blink of an eye. Hope you had a good Halloween and have a great weekend too. Good luck if you're out hunting. I'm going out solo tomorrow morning - hopefully the fresh snow gets some deer moving.
@@DCOutdoors I plan to head out tomorrow to see if there are deer roaming around🦌🦌
Good luck on your hunt tomorrow😃😃
I have the Otter 9x9 Pro Lodge. I love it. Planning to do some Fall camping in it as well before freeze up happens. I mostly bought it because of the velcro windows. Using a welding blanket I cut out the same size of the window and added velcro around the edge and a stove pipe hole to make it a hot tent for winter camping. Then I discovered those diesel heaters so going to experiment with both this year.
I'd love to mod this to use with the wood stove. I've used propane heaters in ice fishing tents in the past and they do work well as long as you have ventilation and a carbon monoxide detector. Wood gives so much more cozy camp vibes though. This big tent has enough room to set up a few cots - I still have bunk cots too, so I might try to take out both boys for an overnighter on the ice later in the season when the ice is mega thick. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an awesome weekend.
@DCOutdoors yup, I'm planning to go out and work any bugs out of my ice hut/ hot tent in another week or two just on some crown land to figure out what works and what doesn't before going out on a lake at 20 below and finding out a certain heat source didn't quite cut it or was too much heat etc. Plus figure out all the other winter camping stuff before winter actually sets in for the long haul. I've used propane in mine as well with the vents open and it was fine. But your right, wood heat is so cozy.
Ice fishing! What’s that? That’s a nice product to review. Looks good.
Ice Fishing is a riot! Haven't you seen my ice fishing videos? Obviously, it's not a Texas activity, lol. Thanks for checking out the review! Hope you're doing awesome.
3:16 man that’s a monster tent we hardly get safe ice down in the bottom of Michigan anymore I bet it would still make for a good cold weather camping tent I wouldn’t mind having one to take on a camping adventure to see if it’s better than a regular tent which I bet it is
A few years ago, I camped in my 6x6 ice fishing tent for 8 days, running a buddy heater to keep me from freezing. It didn't offer much space but was warm. This one would be much more comfortable for extended camping trips.
5:42 maybe needed if you try to use it for a regular winter camping tent
Ample room and easy Set up - checks a few boxes. If you could modify the window as a wood stove port you'd be in the money.
5:08 I like the anchor points and the material looks really thick and I bet it blocks the wind it maybe perfect for just camping in the cold weather I’m curious
It is a great thick material - not insulated (they offer those models, too), but it seems very windproof.
Wow!!Love this tent
Thank you so much! I really like it to on first set up. I can't wait to try it out on the ice. I don't think I've seen you here at the channel - so make sure you subscribe since I'll be using it as soon as the ice is safe to use! Thanks so much for stopping by and see you again soon!
I like the review
Thank you Joe! I appreciate the support brother.
Great video and review, Dan!!! Looked pretty simple to put up alone, that's a win! How do you think it will hold up in the wind?
Hey Christina, great question. I think it will hold up really well in the wind. The only struggle with these hub tents is that on a windy day they can be a nightmare to put up. You're trying to anchor it down quickly before the tent blows clear across the lake. It's tricky because screwing the anchors into the ice takes some time. On windy days I need an extra set of hands from the Walleye Whisperer to help me set these hub tents up.
No joke - a few years ago, I saw a guy setting one up and his turned into a kite on the lake. I ran over the best I could to help but he'd already damaged his tent by the time I got there to lend a hand.
Sure hope you get some pretty awesome use out of it...just not too soon though! lol
HaHa, no joke! We have some snow in the forecast tonight and into tomorrow. Not much - a few centimeters, but the temperatures are below freezing most of tomorrow so I can't see it going anywhere too fast... time to dig out the snow brush..
How heavy is it
Hey Jamie, according to the manufacturer, it weighs 15.85 kgs which is just under 35 lbs.
I don't know if my body could hold up to the cold to ice fish. My wife is so afraid of water, one of her fears is falling in water, especially under ice. We will have to live this out through watching videos. Lol.
Lmao! I get it. We usually wait til we have a ton of ice before we venture out there. Often, that means around Christmas, and there are usually 12-14 inches by then on the lakes around home. It won't be long.
Thanks for watching & appreciate the comment as always!
@@DCOutdoors of course. It's nice to see things we will probably never get to do on video. Looking forward to an ice fishing video when you get out there. Be careful out there and stay warm!
That’s stone cold!
I'll be able to cram the whole squad in there! We will likely use it for a few overnighters on the lake too. I can't wait!