Ultimate Large Winter Hot Tent | Bass Pro Shops XPS® Wide-Bottom Rectangular Thermal Hub Ice Shelter

[@alberteinstein9176]

You need a floor as a vapor barrier and to keep cold air out. I use to hike in the Adirondack Mountains at -40°. The floor will help the tent stay dryer, cleaner and warmer. Lay a tarp down first to separate the ground from the floor. Staying dry is very important. Thomas Dutkiewicz Connecticut USA

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hey Thomas - floor or no floor - that is the question. I find no floor works best for me over the many years of winter camping but it's a preference! 👍

[@alberteinstein9176]

Bunk beds are great for storage. If each person has a bunk bed they can keep their gear off the floor for protection and it frees up space. Thomas Dutkiewicz Connecticut USA

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Thomas - They are on my list - the XL Disc-o-Bed probably 👍

[@12bigredd]

go back to here see just how much and well nature refreshed this area.... and look for mushrooms too

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

For sure - This year the small trees and grass should start to grab some of the burn area 👍

[@jamesdavidsmith4033]

I have the same setup. Did the hot tent conversion slightly differently, and I made a custom fly sheet. Had it for 5 years or so...

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Ohh cool!! Thanks for the info 👍

[@johnnyyukon7887]

If you are going to move up a size in your stove, I would suggest the Winnerwell (lge). It's heavier, excellent quality, and easily will give you a 4hr burn, and it will take larger firewood. I have one and love it. It has glass on three sides so really adds to the atmosphere in the tent. It's not a backpacking stove, but if using a quad, side x side, etc, it's an excellent piece of kit.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip! I've always liked the Winnerwell stoves!! This tent is not exactly portable unless you have mechanical transport so the Winnerwell would be perfect! 👍

[@utubetjc]

A group of us have been going car camping for 50 years. We are in our 70's now and your set up on this trip reflects ours. I enjoyed your video! Cheers and Happy New Year!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much!! Thats amazing you have all been camping for 50 years!! This setup is just so simple. I find there are always people to help setup, but tear down is another matter 😄 So I like to keep it simple 👍

[@Jax4umalta]

Looks super cozy. The candle is a great idea. I will keep that in mind. Thanks Michael. Cheers my friend.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Best wishes for 2024!! You already have a great setup! 😄

[@TinyGoHomes]

This is the same tent I used during the freedom convoy beside my hummer. 👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Nice!! Hope it served you well! 🇨🇦

[@jasonforester4572]

Ha! This is so funny. My Brother and I were in the Abbotsford Cabela's today for the Boxing Day sale. First thing we checked out was the smaller version of this shelter that was set up just inside the entrance. Now here I see it in your video. Enjoyed it. Thanks. 😃👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

That is awesome! I used the smaller version for years and it was an epic tent! 😄

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

to get a longer sustained heat source for your stove ... use clay tablets a few inches thick ... to radiate heat ... placed under the fire box is a good place ... also it can be used as a warming tray ...

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Great tip!! Thanks for the info! 👍

[@campingalan]

Hi Michael!! What timing! I was just taking my dog on a snowshoe walk by my house in Ouray, Colorado. And, while walking, I thought of you ....and realized it has been awhile since seeing one of your videos. Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this product!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much for thinking of us!! I hope the walk was nice!! We have no snow this year......so far 😄

[@MrMnmn911]

Beautiful starry nights. Thanks for the video.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much for the comment! 👍

[@Sm1ret]

I've got to have a floor in my tent. I don't like it open to the ground like that. I wonder how much this one costs. .

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

This ice tent is $800CAD but as low as $550 on sale. I prefer no floor in the tent in winter or partially covered with a moving blanket by the bed 👍

[@arthurhorvath2076]

Thanks for the hunting camp Trip 😊. Again you have a good gear to make a good time better .nice hunting, good eating arth

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Arthur - Hope you had a good Christmas! 🎄

[@kevkev5935]

Such beautiful land up there in Alberta. Saddens me to see so many hectares burned over this last year. I know it's just a circle of life in the woods though. Saw it many times when I lived in Oregon.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Indeed you are right. I know I'll never see it back as it was in my lifetime BUT so many more places to find! 👍

[@stephenfreeman2207]

Happy to see you! I always enjoy your videos. This ice shelter looks incredibly warm and cozy for the winter!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Steven! Hope you had da good Christmas! 🎄

[@Disturbed420420]

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[@nenadmil]

I was hoping you might camp once more on that great spot, I liked those videos very much. You even made it your own, by leaving some wood for later visits. And now it does not exists anymore, it so sad.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It is the way of things but as one door closes, many others open. It does open up routes to deeper forest now. A great time to explore!

[@bakupcpu]

Glad to see everything is going very well on your side! I also got myself a new winter tent and I'm excited to take it for a spin with Nevaeh! Cheers

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Nice!!! Cant wait to see it! Are you planning on using the Scandic?

[@bakupcpu]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors Sold the scandic in 2021 after a hip surgery and no snow I sold it. The Scandic is a great unit BUT unless you are very good at preventing a top heavy machine at going on it's side you will be tipping it constantly my guess is I was not good enough at that and didn't enjoy it other than flat trail or breaking trail in fresh snow. I should make a video of the snowdog indeed... hmm Cheers!

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

Here’s a tip : Buy some 4 hour burn Dura Logs to burn at night They work well In those smaller stoves For sleeping and staying burning longer Not quite as Hot but better then going out or feeding Every 2 hours . Give them a try let me know what you think 🤔

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hi Daniel - You are right!! I should grab some to try, and measure how long they last. Unfortunately where I camp is Boreal forest and its mostly softwoods. If I had beech or oak logs they would burn a good amount longer than pine 👍

[@mudbugdave796]

That was a great time 👍😊

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Was fun!

[@markpinther9296]

Awesome! Great to see you. I was just wondering about your channel the other day and boom, there you are! :)

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks Mark! Surprise! 😄

[@The_Arby]

Nice one Michael...That's a tent and a half...Not alot of snow this year mate 😀

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I think Scotland got more snow than we have so far 😄 But winter is still a long way from done in Canada 🇨🇦

[@brooklynchick]

Tent look nice but with no floor rubbish

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Its an ice fishing tent - they don't come with floors and are not desirable in Winter camping situations! 👍

[@timm.8841]

Hi Michael, very nice video 🥰 Maike and I enjoyed watching it!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you Tim! Hope the trip is going well! 👍

[@mmo1733]

Would love to see your hunting trips! Lots of other youtubers have videos of their trips so you should do it

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks!! I'll bear that in mind! 👍

[@jjjvclub]

Nice setup and tone

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks very much! 👍

[@davidgintz652]

Hello Michael we sure do miss watching you and esme and everyone in your longer camping videos. How everyone doing? HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL 🎉.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks David - Best wishes to you and the family! 🎄

[@jefflawrence8802]

Great episode looking too do the same setup 👍

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Also that tent goes on sale for about $300 off so keep an eye out 👍

[@WoodsUnknown]

That's a great looking tent, I sure miss the trusty Honda pioneer you had awhile back. Merry Christmas Michael to you and the whole family.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I miss the little Honda too!! It was a great side by side and was very capable 👍

[@eygloaradottir4044]

Four season tents have a high tolerance to wind and snow, how does this tent do in such conditions?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Very strong as it is designed for fishing on exposed lakes. Each panel has a dedicated strap that can be anchored down to the ice or ground. My only concern would be heavy snow loading on the roof panels but this can be mitigated by adding a pole to support them or clearing them so they don't load up.

[@evilskull093]

How does this tent do in a blizzard is it durable does it keep you warm enough not to get hypothermia or frostbite

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

As its an ice fishing shelter, it would stand up well to strong winds - and with a good stove inside - you would be snug and warm 😊

[@evilskull093]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors thank you

[@michaelclay6074]

What about the Stove you made that would seem perfect. Mick

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yes - It would have been perfect for this stove - Alas, I sold it with the Cabelas BigHorn Tent I had 😭

[@RatdogDRB]

Michael, you forgot to pass along whether or not you filled your deer tag! Fresh chicken is never a bad thing.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Lots of opportunity for deer but the weather was so warm that I was concerned the meat would spoil during the trip, so I decided to wait until the last day to deer hunt properly and, well - didn't happen 😄 However, the trip was a great and was nice to see friends 👍 How did you make out this year?

[@phyllismulkey3778]

nice tent

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Thank you too!

[@Chicago_Clout]

Where do you manure? Outhouse?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Indeed the forest my friend! 👍

[@dominicmatthews8286]

Cool tent! I want one of those stoves!

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

They are a great stove and should last 10 years or more if looked after 👍

[@MikeM.nomiles]

Nice but no insulation like the clam or eskimo

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

It's a fully insulated tent just like the other brands. It does make a difference 👍

[@dom11949]

fire starter. paper egg carton. cover with wax. stuff with dryer lint and fill with more wax. break one off and light. burns like a candle.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Yup, that's a classic - works great for starting a fire! 🔥

[@absolutelyKnott]

Wow for that price I would like for it to have a floor

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Wait for the sale price!! Not many ice fishing tents have floors for obvious reasons 👍 For a quality winter hot tent you are looking between $2000-$3000 USD.

[@mikesaunders6558]

Pretty cute but it won't outrun my Winnebago

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Hahaha - 😂 I dunno with a strong wind behind it flying across the ice!! 😁

[@mikesaunders6558]

Excellent excellent I'll have to concede to the wind@@TheEmporiumOutdoors

[@Whatcha_Gonna_Do]

Where's Azme?

[@Disturbed420420]

Hey buddy, did you pay 799.99$ for this? This exact model is on sale at Cabela's now for 429.99$... so long story short I'm buying one, especially at that price point

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I did pay full price 😫 and did see them go on sale about 1 month later 😭 At the sale price it's an amazing deal!! 👍

[@randyjackson864]

I have looked online and cannot find this model. I do see smaller ice tents. What are the dimensions inside your setup?

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@randyjackson864 Inside is 13ft s 7.5ft - Hmmm - I just and its on the cabelas.ca website. Not sure about the US sites.

[@Disturbed420420]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors hey boys👋 so my apologies but upon further review... The ice tent I was referring to was only 72" insulated but not the 92 or 96 fishable in this review

[@user-gn5uy6lx7z]

That is a lot of money for a tent with no floor

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

No floor required for winter camping - floors are just a problem when the temperature gets very cold.

[@billrussell7672]

I got a Eskimo single, I took it to Isabella known for wind, 40-50 mph winds all the tents quit and a few campers. It was so sturdy the out pan for snow allowed rocks to help hold down. All people need one of these ice fishing tents minimum. Should be first tent for car camping

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

It’s not a tent it’s a ice fishing shelter No floor required

[@weedthepeople2492]

Lol.... that a lot of money to catch on fire or melt.... if an ember hit the floor of a hot tent.

[@ch0pp3rdav33]

Ya, stove in tent. No floor wanted. When I was in the military, our tents never had floors.

[@calvinfamily3460]

The bass pro shop you love and admire is a nothing but a cooperation that RUINS SMALL TOWN AMERICA. The owner Johnny is a damn liar and needs to be held accountable.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Unfortunately you have a point and it's been happening for many years to other industries too. We are mostly to blame for wanting to buy cheap and not support local companies. I'm not sure how we are going to fix the issue now if I'm honest.

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

$800.00 dollars. Insanity.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

I didn't think it was too bad $800CAD...The other big brands are over $1000-$1500 😮

[@AncientRylanor69]

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[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

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[@AncientRylanor69]

@@TheEmporiumOutdoors No I just leave a comment to boost the video & so that if I ever come back hear Ill know how long ago I watched the video.

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

@@AncientRylanor69 Good idea! 👍

[@aleksandarrac7106]

Na kampovanje ideš kamionom da bi poneo svih 18 tona opreme, a onda se patiš bez patosa, iako potrošiš drva kao obična porodica za mesec dana. Cena ovog čuda je naduvana, ali glavno da je logo dovoljno veliki da bi svi videli koliko si para potrošio. I kao ljubitelj prirode pobio si dovoljno životinja da imaš čime da se hvališ društvu u kafani.🤮

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Možda pogledajte neke od mojih starijih videa - radim niz kampova, težak kao kod džipa i lagan sa rancem. Jedem sve životinje koje lovim i nikada ne ubijam iz zabave. ugodan dan!

[@deadhead4206]

You should be throwing down a tarp or something on the ground before putting tent up..

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

No tarp needed - Winter camping doesn't need a floor if its cold enough 👍