The Best Portable Ice Fishing Shelters

The Best Portable Ice Fishing Shelters
Ice fishing is a popular winter pastime, but it can get uncomfortable in severe wind and cold temperatures. Ice fishing shelters can greatly improve your level of comfort while on the lake. The best shelters are durable, have plenty of interior room, are made with a windproof fabric and have good heat retention. You can purchase shelters to accommodate a single person or multiple people and gear.

Clam Base Camp Thermal

This is a roomy shelter with a 6-by-6 footprint. It is constructed of a thermal fabric with high-insulating properties. Heat retention is excellent, because the built-in skirt minimizes the entry of cold air and wind. The shelter has excellent reviews from Cabelas.com because of the easy setup, generous 78 inch height and lightweight design. The light blue color also makes the shelter visible in a whiteout.

Hi-Tech Tackle Two-Man Polar Escape Shelter

Hi-Tech Tackle makes the popular two-person Polar Escape Shelter. It has received high ratings from Cabelas.com and has a sled base for easy transportation on the ice. It is large enough for two fisherman and four holes and has two folding chairs with backrests. The exterior is water- and wind-resistant, and the shelter traps heat inside with the use of a small ground skirt. The shelter also has built-in windows and drapes to cover the windows.

KillZone Igloo-XL

The KillZone Igloo-XL is a portable, four-person shelter with good reviews from KillZoneHunting.com. It uses a 600D poly shell to deter the elements and has four windows with removable flaps and shades. You can also control the ventilation system to maintain a comfortable interior temperature. The shelter has ample room for four people but works great for two or three people with extra gear.

Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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