Clam Nanook XL Thermal Ice House Review

[@Big_Friendly]

Congrats on the new house. It's definitely an improvement

[@thomaswolf6507]

Definitely going to add the seat covers. Thanks for the video, I plan on getting one today, but they are $559.99 while 11% off in my area and out of stock with Clam online.

[@elibrownoutdoors9780]

Nice video been wanting one of those myself

[@isaacroufs5779]

Kyle, you sound so Minnesot'an, well done! :)

[@juice-man320]

Thanks for the review, you did a great job, God bless you, and happy fishing❤️🙏🏻👍

[@MissionForFishing]

Thanks man, you too!

[@brianwalter1064]

Great review, I have been thinking about upgrading to the same ice house. A small correction in your review, denier in reference to fabric is not a measure of insulating capacity, but rather a measure of density of the fibers. It is generally used to reference the thickness of the fibers. As such, it may have a little influence on the insulating qualities of the fabric, but it is more so indicative of the toughness of the fabric. High denier fabrics are tougher, or stronger than low denier fabrics. The insulating capacity of the thermal fabric is primarily due to the batting sandwiched between the inner and outer layers of fabric.

[@MissionForFishing]

Thanks for letting me know, learn something new everyday!

[@flyingcat2054]

I want it for camping in cold weather, not on the ice, though. It would have to be warmer than those thin fabric tents. I've seen it set up at Bass pro, and it's heavy and bulky, but I like insulated fabric though. I will not camp in warm weather in a regular tent as they get hot and do not block light. So I think this nanook would be good in warm weather too if it had screens though.

[@headinthemountains1666]

Have a few questions for you. Will this shelter fit in the back of a short box pickup (5.5 ft) Can a person handle taking out/ putting back in this clam in a truck box by themselves?? Second whats its like to pull around on the ice with all your stuff in it/on it (weight??). Noticed you had an ion ice auger.....do you carry it around by hand or put it on the sled when moving ??(ie does auger fit on the sled?) Thanks.

[@MissionForFishing]

Kyle actually uses his CRV to transport this house around which leads me to believe you should have no trouble sliding it into a 5.5ft bed. The ice house is also surprisingly light and I'd imagine loading into a bed alone would be doable. I'm not sure if its the shape of the sled or its weight but it is one of the most maneuverable two person ice house I've used yet when fully loaded on foot. (We haven't gotten a ton of snow this year either which makes moving it easier in general so I'd take that into consideration) Hope this helped!

[@headinthemountains1666]

@@MissionForFishing Thanks for the info/sharing!

[@DB-FISHING]

How is it in the wind? Is it too lite for windy days that blows over or is it solid enough?

[@MissionForFishing]

If there is snow on the ice or you bank the sides in (for heat retention) its not an issue at all. I think if it was completely unloaded (as light as possible) and on bare ice you'd still need wind greater than 20 mph before you'd run into problems of it moving around. It is lighter than some of the bigger houses on the market, but that doesn't mean its featherweight light by any means.

[@rockymntdan1]

I had this style years ago, not this model. I can tell you from experience I wish I had it back. Borrowing my son's eskimo 2 man pop up. I HATE IT. And wind is one problem with it. This style sled shelter; wind no problem. The poles help greatly, much more sturdy than a poop up. And your weight will hold it down.

[@mymechanic426]

Where did you get that for $400

[@kylegoblirsch1092]

I got it on Sale in Woodberry MN at Dicks Sporting Goods

[@jimxiong3815]

$450???? Where???

[@MissionForFishing]

I believe he picked it up from Scheels during a sale.