What did Clam do here?

Their new hub style house is not a good looking unit. Seems less than functional.

I know they were going for lightweight but in my opinion…….i dont imagine it will be around next year

maybe it’s an on ice camping tent?

For someone wanting to travel light looks like it would take very little roon in a small sled.Good for long drag across lake or thru woods to remote spot.Also wonder if TP design would take wind better.Never used a popup for fishing.But been in a couple hunting I thought I was going to end up with Dorthy in Kansas.Maybe going for the DUI market,for those riding a bike to the lake.

What was the price???

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What was the price???

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I seen them going for $129.00 at a few online places. At 15 pounds I’m sure it drags a little better than my X2. I was thinking about picking one up for the period between first ice and when you can get the wheeler out. My X2 does not pull bad on bare ice but get a little snow on there and I am done.

I have not seen one in person but from the pictures it looks to be a half way decent lightweight shelter. I wouldn’t be fishing out of it on Mille Lacs in January, but it does have it’s niche.

I would be worried about setting the hook and hitting the sides of the house.

I think Clam R&D needs to have the “Bob’s” from Office Space come to visit them…
This is right up there with that Grappeling hook underwater camera from last year from Aqua View.

My question is can u fit 2 people in that tent?

IMHO this is one ugly and non-practical tent! Not sure what direction these guys are going but I’d like to hear the explanation.

Guys that walk out on Superior for lake trout carry small tee-pees with them. I imagine this would be an upgrade.

looks like my normal calm hub after one use last year…. must be trying to save you the hassle and removing the parts that break and give you a half a house instead!

It is just a 2 Hub design rather then the 4 Hub design. I have a 2 Hub design hunting blind real easy to put up and take down.
I personally am skeptical of the hub design fish houses, I can just see the thing blow off down the lake.

That just does not look right.. Unless they are giving them away for addvertisment went you are camping.

It’s a price point product. Simple and cheap. For the casual or beginning ice fisher, or someone who wants a light cheap windbreak.
I don’t think Clam is looking at this as their signature model.
Ingy

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Guys that walk out on Superior for lake trout carry small tee-pees with them. I imagine this would be an upgrade.

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You bet they do.

Clam was going for several things with these tipi units.

First is that they are lightweight…even lighter than their previous hub houses…by as much as half. When I picked up a collapsed one in bag for the first time I was blown away. I honestly believe it weighs less than my Vexilar. I feel safe in saying that it’s probably the lightest shelter on the market. We’ve even heard of college kids keeping them in their dorms or apratment dewllers using them to walk from their apartment to a nearby metro lake for a day of fishing

Second is that these are MUCH easier to setup and tear down than the 5-hub houses. when it’s really windy out, it seem like it takes forever to get all 5 of the hubs popped out and up without getting blown away. With only 2 hubs to pop, setup is even faster making the wind even less of an issue. Also, for some reason, a lot of folks just can’t figure out how to get all 5 hubs collpased and get the shelter folded and back in the bag. On these 2-hub models, if you can close an umbrella, you can collapse and store this shelter.

Third is cost. The low price point of these shelters are great for folks just getting started. Or someone who is a bucket fisherman, but wants just a little something for a windbreak without breaking the bank.

I must also add that I was truly surprised at how roomy both of the 2-hub houses are. All that I had seen were photos, and they truly don’t do them justice. I was skeptical just like you, until I actually got to sit in one.

Now, obviously these don’t fith the style of fishing I do, but I know there are people out there looking for at least a couple of the advantages that these 2-hub shelters have to offer.

-Munchy

I kinda snickered at the concept when I first heard about it as well. But, after seeing it first hand and actually sitting in both the Twin Hub I and II, I was pretty impressed in these little shelters. Especially in how simple it is to use and how much room they had.

Lots of folks dont own trucks – most folks dont own ATVS or snowmobiles to two shelters – most folks do not have a lot of space to store their equipment – most folks do not throw down tons of money on ice fishing equipment. With that in mind, these types of shelters will work great for a lot of folks.

Am actually excited to put one to its tests this winter.

It will be very interesting to see this shelter here on the big lake. Looks to be very eazy to set up. Looks goofy but has a better use. It looks nothing like the normal TP one would see here. Weight a budget you might want the clam, Id have to pass on this one. Might get one for my dog he would like it better when we are out on trips. Cost wise there as much as a dog house to, just a good mobile one.

Frankly, my curiosity is up now. Can’t afford the wheeler, so I’m on foot until it’s thick enought to drive on and have been pondering early ice ideas. My two man loaded down isn’t bad to pull unless the snow gets deep, then it can hurt on long hauls. Was thinking of just an otter sled to haul gear, but love the windbreak my 2-man provides. Something like this, lightweight and packable combined with a sled might be just the thing. Bucket of tip-ups and rods, heater, auger in an otter sled would keep me mobile and give me shelter on the windy nasty days until the ice gets thick enough to drive on. On nice days, leave it packed in the sled till I need it. Now, where can I go see one in person?

Munch, just wanted to thank you for your review. I am thinking about picking one up now. I don’t do a ton of ice fishing because of my kid and I don’t have the money to invest in a more expensive unit. Here in MI we don’t get a whole ton of ice early on the lake either which means that if you live in the SW portion of the state, like I do, you will be walking most of the ice season. This looms to be perfect. Thanks again.

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Munch, just wanted to thank you for your review.

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I am thinking it might be a nice starter for me too, if not ideal. I will probably be doing most of my fishing on metro/city lakes. When I go fishing out of town, my brother will probably be with and he has a couple of shelters anyway.

I do want to see one at a store display first though.

Anyone wind up trying one of these tent style houses? They made it into production another year..

I saw them in mills last year and at first was sceptical. But after some thought and a hard haul on early ice with about 4 inches snow, I bought one. My reasons are simple and quick setup, extreamly light weight. Some warmth, steep enough to shed snow when snowing, and large enough to protect gear. I also can through it over my ATV and other camp gear all year when camping. I don’t understand the wind issue some have, I just anchor the up wind side at the base and then set up, and add a few more anchors. I use a cordless drill which makes it fast and easy. Just my 2 cents.

With Munchy saying that he actually got into one and thought it was roomie, Now that’s say’in som’tin!
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