Ice Camping (What to Bring & Tips)

[@WideOpenWater]

The most important thing to bring is a carbon monoxide detector if you're camping with a propane heater. Here is the one I use www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y6V6K4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_ozAeGbV0GCTVM

[@Mac47F]

He is using the Mr. Heater Big Buddy Heater, right on the front of the Box is says "Worlds #1 Brand of INDOOR SAFE PORTABLE RADIANT HEATERS" can you imagine how many lawyers had to sign off of that. But the heater is designed to shutoff at 16% O2 well before 2nd stage hypoxia would ever set in from CO. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6fUqpmFppV3Y5o

[@tommyschlegel5653]

@@Mac47F better safe than sorry...hate to be the victim of a malfunction. No law suit can bring you back.🍺🤓🍺

[@ЭльвираЗиннатуллина-ц5л]

*Great lightweight shelter. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it’s love how it blocks the light from outside. It was a pain to open the first time but now that it is broke in goes up easy..*

[@WideOpenWater]

It’s been a great shelter, thank you for watching!

[@lace.and.camo.youtube]

Thanks for sharing your set up, very informative. I'll be out there trying this for my 1st time tonight... I'm looking forward to trying some of this, thanks for the tips!

[@WideOpenWater]

Good luck, I’ll be heading out tomorrow! I still need to film a camping video this winter

[@pkope6849]

Nice video , Thanks for the tips and Cheers from Houghton Lake, Michigan..👍👍🇺🇸

[@WideOpenWater]

Thank you for watching!

[@paulmajor5585]

Down in Ogemaw County. Ready for ice fishing. 🍻🍻

[@tommyinajar]

For the rear anchor, you don't need 2 holes. 1 6" hole and a 12" board with a hole in the center, dropped in verticaly.

[@WideOpenWater]

Great idea man, I’ll give it a try!

[@dakotagreg1177]

I also like the milk crate for a heaters stand. Anything taller and the heat rises above your sleeping level. But also I found changing out 1 lb bottles to be annoying and expensive if you dont refill them. If you can find one, the 5 gallon propane tank is my favorite size. I plan on getting a few more tanks to have filled and ready to go.

[@WideOpenWater]

That would be the perfect size tank! Lately I’ve been using a standard exchangeable tank which has worked well for me. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe! I plan on doing a lot of ice camping this year

[@alj521]

great set-up......good luck fishing Cheers!!

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching, good luck this winter!

[@FishingKit]

Hey I just camped out Saturday night! Looks like that roll out mat is better than having all puzzle pieces like I have.

[@WideOpenWater]

It’s way better! I roll it up and put a bungee cord around it for storage. Walmart sell them for roughly 12 bucks

[@mattuf22]

@@WideOpenWater got a link to the floor mats?

[@WideOpenWater]

www.walmart.com/ip/CAP-Barbell-Rollup-Antimicrobial-EVA-Foam-Exercise-Mat-Black-7mm/462499728

[@FishingKit]

@@WideOpenWater Awesome, thanks man! I'll have to look into it!

[@Mac47F]

Have you thought about using a Milk Crate to carry your propane tank and then take the crate and use it to put your heater on to keep it off the ice so you don't have standing water? Just a thought.

[@WideOpenWater]

Yes definitely doing that this up coming season! Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe if you haven’t yet

[@Soundofwindonsand]

I have a 10 lb tank that fits perfectly into a smaller size milk crate, only problem is I can't find another one like it

[@paulmajor5585]

Imma steal that Lil fan trick.

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulmajor5585]

@WideOpenWater thanks for supplying useful info.

[@jimdent351]

I wish Otter still made these shelters. Since they redesigned them they have lots of problems

[@WideOpenWater]

I still have they shelter it’s been amazing! I did buy a monster lodge to test out this upcoming winter. Thanks for watching!

[@otahu26]

LOOK At the Moisture on the inside window!! WOW.. How do you fold that back up and freeze on you while your putting it away??

[@WideOpenWater]

It’s never been an issue packing up. When I get home I set the shack back up in my garage to thaw and dry out

[@walkerskii]

Bring a hanger to fish the bungee cord under the water up through the other hole

[@WideOpenWater]

Good idea!

[@dustinvognild8128]

Great videos! Very good info here

[@WideOpenWater]

Glad you liked it and thank you for watching! If you haven't yet feel free to subscribe!

[@prepper1013]

They sell Hub Locks? Have you tried them yet? I was curious to know if they kept the Hub from collapsing.

[@WideOpenWater]

I don’t believe otter sells hub locks but I’ve heard the clam ones work great! It’d be interesting to see if they keep the walls from collapsing!

[@Plasma216]

Thank-you for video, hi from YUKON

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigcat.mattyahoo]

need light bulb link and power box link

[@WideOpenWater]

Thank for watching! Both items are listed with links in the video description

[@precisionanglingYT]

Good info

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching man!

[@mattuf22]

How do you get the bungee back in the morning?

[@WideOpenWater]

I kicked in the ice and unhooked the bungee. I held on to one end and the tension brought everything to one side. Thanks for watching!

[@teamslaiyans3808]

Nice, do you have a link for those rod holders you using there ? Thanks !

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching! www.fleetfarm.com/detail/ht-enterprises-inc-lift-n-hook-rod-holder/0000000234072

[@FargoNDRoland]

So nice

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching!

[@sergeisergeister2750]

What brand of Lithium battery and where did you get it?

[@WideOpenWater]

I’m running a Dakota Lithium 12v 10ah battery. I got it all on Amazon but you can usually find some deals on other websites. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe if you haven’t yet

[@Kastingwithkaisen]

How do you use a bathroom?

[@WideOpenWater]

@@Kastingwithkaisen I use a luggable loo with garbage bags. It’s not glamorous but works. Then everything is taken off the ice after the trip

[@mattsemryck5522]

Great Video!!!! The fan that you are using above the heater. Wouldn't that melt or get to hot if you set your buddy heater to high? Is that fan battery operated?

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching! After running my fan like that all winter it didn't melt. It was never directly over the heat. To be safe it would be a good idea to possibly mount it farther behind the heater. The fan I use takes AA batteries and I've been using a rechargeable set. If you haven't yet feel free to subscribe!

[@b2ja03]

So I have a question, I just jumped on the power box bandwagon. My plan is to go out on a Friday and come back Sunday morning. So two nights. The box I got came with a 12ah battery. I have a clam hub light, also a light like you have in the video. My question is will that battery be enough to run lights and charges 2 phones for the weekend? And potentially a fan? Or do I want more battery? Thanks! I do have a solar panel but I’ve been told it’s more of a maintainer than a charger.

[@WideOpenWater]

I don’t think a single 12ah battery would last with everything you listed. Possibly try an 18ah. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe!

[@ekmanadventure]

Doesn't it become too moist or humid when you have a propane heater inside the tent..?

[@WideOpenWater]

It’s never been too bad. I leave the vents open to provide fresh air and to remove the moisture. Thanks for watching!

[@ekmanadventure]

@@WideOpenWater I have a tent made for stoves. So I bring a stove :) I then cover the entire floor with 2 or 3 thin meterials. Rods are placed outside the tent with bells :)

[@eleanoreperry1231]

Pay a little more for this insulated model. It’s worth it!

[@WideOpenWater]

Absolutely agree, the insulated models are worth it!

[@vladislavvictor6659]

👍 you genius thank you

[@WideOpenWater]

Thank you for watching! Feel free to subscribe for more ice camping this winter!

[@upnorthkenny9674]

How did you keep the moister from get everything damp like bedding?

[@WideOpenWater]

With an otter shack I’ve never had a moisture issue. Keeping the vents open will help reduce moisture. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe!

[@tommyschlegel5653]

Do you use any type of beacon on the outside to warn people on snow machines and wheelers?

[@WideOpenWater]

That’s something that I have invested into for this season! I’m going to film a new camping set up video soon. Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe!

[@tommyschlegel5653]

@@WideOpenWater already been subbed. Thanks.

[@WideOpenWater]

@@tommyschlegel5653 thanks again for watching!

[@cgibson13pnr]

I love it!

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks!

[@joshbill6357]

Do you need a carbon monoxide alarm?

[@WideOpenWater]

Yes you do. I linked one in the comments section. It is pinned and should be at the top. Thank you for watching and feel free to subscribe!

[@djomegaminus]

I bought a used Clam insulated shack, whenever it gets even a light dusting of snow it melts the snow and makes the walls wet which negates the insulation properties and makes the shack cold and wet. Anyone else have this problem? It makes overnight camping cold.

[@WideOpenWater]

I had a similar problem with a cabelas hub shack last winter. We had to stop using it mid trip and switch back to my otter. The otter fabric for some reason doesn't seem to sweat as much. I've heard of people using fans to circulate air in their shack to help with condensation build up. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@djomegaminus]

@@WideOpenWater yeah, once the seams got a little wet they attracted all the condensation from inside and really soaked everything. Thanks for the info on the otter, prolly gonna sell mine and get an otter shack. Never see too many guys with otters having wet walls in their videos. Thanks again for the help.

[@djomegaminus]

I also bought one of those roll up workout mats. Havent used the puzzle tile piece type yet but I figured the last thing I want to do after dragging everything out and setting up is kneel on the ground and put a puzzle together. Roll it out and done. What are ur thoughts on the two since youve used both.

[@WideOpenWater]

The roll out mat is definitely the way to go!

[@djomegaminus]

@@WideOpenWater when I want to keep it simple and smaller I have a 3/4" thick foam yoga mat that I roll out just to keep the feet off the ice and warmer. Works like a charm!!

[@dandavis2115]

I like the content. I dont feel you need a carbon monoxide detector, you need fresh air to keep heater running. If not heater will shut off and also you start to build carbon monoxide. I use a piece of 3/4 pvc to run under the flap and into shack. Also leave one vent open. The battery box is way too expensive! Build your own. I built mine for about 150 bucks. The biggest expense was the batteries, yes Dakota lithium, I picked up 2 7ah batteries when they were on sale for 99.00 dollars. We just camped in the mountains of NY and Temps went down to 23 degrees. I warm so warm with heater on low I had to unzip the sleeping bag. I also went for the new flex heater. I can't wait for the ice to form

[@WideOpenWater]

Thanks for watching and feel free to subscribe! Camping in the mountains sounds like a blast

[@news24bangla365]

BAD IDEA sleeping on top of ice woth heater on. Ice will melt and you will be in ice cold water 🥶

[@WideOpenWater]

You must have never been ice fishing. Luckily it does not work that way and it’s safe to use a heater ice fishing. I appreciate you watching the video!

[@news24bangla365]

@@WideOpenWater when can I join you next time?

[@WideOpenWater]

@ I do not guide but there are plenty of guides in Minnesota

[@matthowarth4498]

Holy Crap! Where do you Pee and Poop

[@WideOpenWater]

@@matthowarth4498 it’s not glamorous. I have a luggable lou but sometimes there’s a porta potty near by