I have a Eskimo 949 insulated hub shelter I bought last year and have only used a handful of times. I have a day time ice fishing trip planned with my dad for MLK day and the forecast is for temps only a few degrees below and above zero during the day. Will we be warm enough if we can pack snow around the floor skirt to keep the wind out and with only a little buddy 3800 BTU heater inside? So far about the coldest I’ve been out in is about 15-20 degrees above zero. I’m thinking if we’re dressed warm we’ll be okay, I’ve just not been out in that kind of cold before with my equipment so I’m just wondering what others have experienced.
We’re both going to be driving a bit to meet and fish so I don’t want the day to be shot if we drive out there and get frozen out in an hour or two.
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Don't take me wrong, I'm not anti-technology. Battery powdered items will always have their place. I'm mean you don't want your girl friend or wife in the bedroom playing for their gas powered adult toys!! That would be a bit loud and smokey!
That’s right. My 84 year old dad loves his electric chain saw. Light weight and quiet. Besides, at his age he’s not cutting a bunch. Where as myself I want something with more power and heavier duty. Look at how many people have switched back to gasoline cars after running one in winter if you travel a lot.
As long as my strike master works I’ll keep using gas. Maybe my next will be electric, but who knows, you can find used gas ones pretty reasonable as others buy electric.
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I have a Eskimo 949 insulated hub shelter I bought last year and have only used a handful of times. I have a day time ice fishing trip planned with my dad for MLK day and the forecast is for temps only a few degrees below and above zero during the day. Will we be warm enough if we can pack snow around the floor skirt to keep the wind out and with only a little buddy 3800 BTU heater inside? So far about the coldest I’ve been out in is about 15-20 degrees above zero. I’m thinking if we’re dressed warm we’ll be okay, I’ve just not been out in that kind of cold before with my equipment so I’m just wondering what others have experienced.
We’re both going to be driving a bit to meet and fish so I don’t want the day to be shot if we drive out there and get frozen out in an hour or two.
Thanks!
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