Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Better Than Bare Ice Fishing Houses

By Donna Fox


Man caves have probably been a thing since the time that men actually lived in caves. The idea is that a man needs a private space to do manly things, sometimes with his manly friends. The notion of the man cave is changing, and with that also comes a different way to plan and use ice fishing houses.

Men probably love to fish just for the quiet, but have come to love the sport and want the family involved. This is not as easy to accomplish in the far north climates of the world. It is necessary to be protected from the cold for the entirety of time spent angling, and the basic needs for all members of a group might be greater than they used to be.

The mobile nature of such structures has created an obvious opportunity for those who design recreational vehicles or campers. A pop-up camper is just as light as the old shack, but there is an extraordinary increase in the durability of a camper. Moving a shack does damage to the shack, but a camper is made to be moved and designed to be adequate to the needs of those who use it.

Creating a porthole through a camper floor is now a possible upgrade, and done right it will seal tightly when closed and disappear into the floor. Now the man shack has space to prep and cool their catch. In fact, it could have a functional kitchen, toilet amenities, and a sleeping area.

As any fan of this sport knows, these shacks can and sometimes do fall into the icy depths. The longer the fisherman sits on the frozen floor, the more of his own body heat can be impacting the stability of the area beneath. So why not have a shack equipped with a tool that gets stabbed through to read the thickness, and maintains a constant watch on the relative thickness versus the weight of the shack.

Fisherman who like to challenge the inevitable have more creative options they can consider as well. Tent materials have made it possible for poles, seats, tackle, and the tent to collapse into a single unit that can more easily be carried to safety. If they want to go a step further, their enclosure can be made with the potential to become a floating lifeboat.

There is no need for anyone to have to huddle down or pace to stay warm. One can experience a comfortable, ergonomically correct recliner that can hold the heat of whomever is sitting in it. Thanks to modern Wifi, a man can now take his fishing buddies to the frozen lake without missing the game.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to more modern products on the market for family who enjoy the outdoors. These new styles are available to be custom-made to suit the needs of the individual. However, there are designers out there who can upgrade an existing vehicle in order to accommodate whatever outdoor sports they enjoy.




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