Eskimo Quickfish 69151 2 Pop-up Transportable Ice Shelter, 2 Individual , Purple

Very easy to use and holds heat well
I have been wanting to get a portable shelter for quite sometime now. I looked at some of the cheaper off-brand shelters, but decided to just spend a little more to get this Eskimo Quickfish 2. At the end of this review, I will link a video that I did. It is a quick review/first impression type video. I show you how it pops up, and set up gear inside of it so you can actually get an idea of what it looks like. Many videos show how to set it up and take it down, but you don’t get an idea of what the inside is like.The first time setting it up, I felt like the hubs were a little hard to pop out. Since then, they pop out fine, and I think they just need to be broken-in initially. On the 2nd attempt of setting it up, it took me just over 2 minutes to totally assemble it, and that includes removing it from the bag. (Not including ice anchors). It’s super easy. Taking it down is just as easy, and after you’ve done it a couple times, you will notice it folds up a certain way.Putting it back into the bag is a little tricky, but it only takes a couple of minutes. There is a strap that goes around it after you fold it all up. It helps cinch it together and makes it easier to get into the bag. Push the material of the shelter inward as you pull the bag over it. It’s not going to slide right in, but its not hard.It comes with 6 anchors with ropes in a nice little case. You can buy a drill bit for a cordless drill which is supposed to drive these into the ice easier. I have done it by hand and it works just fine. Sometimes its hard to start them, but once they bite in, its smooth. I highly recommend anchoring a corner of the shelter into the ice before setting it up. This will keep it from blowing away, and also from sliding around as you pop-out the hubs.They recommend setting up the shelter so the door-side is facing away from the wind. You will want to put at least 2 anchors on the back side, and maybe another one with a bungee strap (instead of the included ropes) connected to the back hub. I also put one on the corner just below the door. So when you zip/unzip the door it doesn’t pull the shelter up.I feel like this is just enough room for 2 adults, or maybe an adult and 2 kids. 3 adults in here could be done with minimal gear, but if you plan on fishing 3 adults often, get a larger one. Although its not insulated, a Mr. Heater Propane Buddy keeps this very warm, and retains the heat very well even after you shut it off. I didn’t need to run the heater nearly as much as I thought I would.There are 4 windows, each one can be removed, and each one has a shade to block out the light. There are also 2 vents that you can open. Condensation can happen in these, especially when using a heater, so these help some.The storage bag has straps, so it can be carried on your back like a backpack. I don’t know what it weights, but its not a burden.Although I have only used it a few times, I am really enjoying the shelter, and it totally changes your ice fishing experience for the better if you have never used one. One more tip- after its popped up, with your one security anchor I mentioned, don’t install the additional anchors just yet. Drill your ice holes, then slide the shelter out of the way to clean the slush out, and place the shelter back on, its much easier than trying to fling slush out the door after its already setup.I hope this review helps. If you want to see a video of it, and get an idea of it’s size, copy and paste the link below, or just search “Maine Angler” on YouTube and you should find it. After a full season of use, I will update this review. Thanks!https://youtu.be/ypJFoVMBj4Y

Great economical option. Don’t be a heathen with the bars/tent fabric and it won’t rip… duh.
So far it seems to be great for the price. I feel like people leaving reviews who are putting holes in their tent fabric should be more careful — the tent does not seem super easily damaged, so read the enclosed literature and use some finesse! Jeez. It does take a little tug to set the shelter up, but if you follow the directions and have half a brain, you shouldn’t be ripping the tent or bending and breaking the bars. That’s user error!The tent has great windows. I’m sure with use, the Velcro will need cleaning as any would; however, the entire enclosure is very nice for the price. My husband is 6’4” and OBVIOUSLY cannot stand straight up. I’m 5’10” and can almost stand straight up inside all over (remember the ceiling is slanted in parts, so…). It’s well sized for what it is, and we plan to bring our Malamutes with us — I’m sure all three would be much too crowded within the tent, but definitely enough room for a buddy, wife, and/or a pet.The carrying case is awesome — and it rolls/folds back up easily to be put back in the bag, which is not often the case with things that come with bags to carry them in! Lol. My only complaint —- this was a GIFT for my husband at Christmas time. I am lucky that I went to the post office to pick it up (we live rurally, so it can’t be dropped off to our front porch or anything) because the packaging SAYS WHAT IT IS AND HAS IMAGES OF THE SHELTER ALL OVER THE BOX. How stupid. I saw another reviewer experienced this issue with her son discovering it on the porch, and I almost had the same happen if my husband had gone for our packages (which he normally does). Come on, Eskimo. Why can’t you ship in an unmarked box? But overall, quite pleased.

Bought this shelter for chasing trout. Very easy to set up. the problem is taking it down. In the cold, it doesn’t always break down enough to get into the bag.Always set it up on top of the snow then shovel out inside leaving the edges on the snow to gain much needed 6-8 inches of height. This tent is only 68″.Otherwise a good purchase.

Have put the item up and found it very easy, but did not get to use it this ice fishing season…will put it to good use next winter, I hope. THANKS