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Ice Fishing => Shanty Help => Topic started by: Suttalo on January 28, 2016, 08:14:05 PM

Title: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: Suttalo on January 28, 2016, 08:14:05 PM

Looking to add a pop up hub style shanty 3-4 person like "Eskimo Fatfish". Is it worth the extra money to get the insulated? 
Thanks

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: holehopper on January 28, 2016, 08:54:02 PM

insulated is much warmer,does not require as much to heat and sweats less,my eskimo flip over warms up with a single mantle lantern in it,i vote for insulated.

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: snowcone on January 28, 2016, 09:45:32 PM

insulated would be nice if it wasn't to heavy

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: slabslayer on January 28, 2016, 09:48:52 PM

X2 what holehopper said. No condensation dropping on your head, also much less moisture when putting things away at days end. Snowcone is right with the weight, but the little extra is worth it I think. I have both styles and much prefer my insulated, it's all I use now.

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: Strongpersuader on January 29, 2016, 05:24:51 AM

Both my dx4000 and evo1 are non insulated and I get to hot in both with the lil buddy heater, always end up taking my coat off. I don't think Ohio calls for the insulated but it's a personal preference. I don't need the extra weight at 55, lol.

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: Suttalo on January 29, 2016, 06:37:46 AM

 Thanks for the input guys. My main concern is keeping the wife warm when I take her she hates the cold. Also I take a lot of kids and new people so my main concern is keeping them warm. my two shanties are non-insulated and I do fine.  However I could do without the sweating inside.  I've got a few models in mind. I'll post them later to get further opinions and do some Internet reviews.
 Be safe and spud your way!
Thanks
Suttalo

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on January 29, 2016, 06:43:19 AM

Also the insulation helps keep the walls from sweating as much from condensation. But they certainly add a lot of weight.

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: icebucketjohn on January 29, 2016, 09:25:13 AM

Get what you can afford... both in Dollars & overall physical ability in hauling such.

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: Strongpersuader on January 29, 2016, 11:44:44 AM

Oh since you mentioned the 4 letter word (wife) I'd go with the insulated....  8)

Title: Re: Insulated vs. Non?
Post by: handymanjeff on January 29, 2016, 07:35:29 PM

I bought the new Clam Kenai Pro Thermal this year. 1 man flip over and it only weighs 40 pounds with out gear. The thermal cover on this model doesn't add much weight. 8)