I just picked up the Eskimo 6120i from Sportsmans Guide, it was on sale for $360 ($380 shipped with taxes) and came with an $80 gift card (that I put towards a new Evo 1iT.)
I upgraded from a 949i (61 sq ft) to the 6120i (80 sq ft) for sturgeon spearing and extended overnight stays on the ice. It’s about 10 pounds heavier than the 949i, and when it’s packed in the bag, it’s top heavy. But I use a smitty sled to haul gear, so weight isn’t really a concern. But I think you would tip over if you tried carrying it like a backpack.
Setup and take down are pretty easy, maybe 5 minutes tops for each. I haven’t fished out of it yet, though I will be spending 3 nights in it this coming weekend. There’s plenty of room for a spearing hole along one side and a cot on the opposite side, with 3′ of space between them. Would also fit 2 colts with lots of room in the middle, maybe a third cot in the middle with a little space between them. I used my 949i a couple times for camping in the fall and it worked great. Way easier to set up than any tent I’ve used. Plan to do the same with the 6120i.
It comes with 9 of the best anchors on the market and 3 tie down straps, plus a pin-on name plate holder if your state requires that sort of thing.
In the picture, the shoveled area is a mockup of my spearing hole. The edge of the shoveled area closest to the cot is approximately 4′ from the hub behind the camera.
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