8 best winter tents for fishing

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Rating of the best tents for fishing

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best cube tents for fishing	1	Tramp ice fisher 2	RUB 9,990
	2	Mitek Nelma Cube-2	RUB 12 920
	3	Fischerman – Nova Tour Cube	RUB 12,990
The best umbrella tent for fishing	1	Maverick ICE 3 Blue	RUB 10,500
	2	Talberg Shimano 3	RUB 4,780
	3	Lotus 3 Wagon	RUB 9,810
	4	Fischerman – Nova Tour Nerpa 2 V.2	RUB 6,291
	5	STEK-ZONT 4	RUB 5,900

The best cube tents for fishing

Tramp ice fisher 2

Rating: 4.9

A massive and expensive cube fishing tent designed to accommodate two people. It is positioned by the manufacturer as a full-fledged tent for ice fishing, and manifests itself in this role from an exceptionally good side. Despite the fiberglass components of the frame, Ice Fisher 2 has very acceptable strength properties, largely due to the strengthening of the joints at the corners of the tent. A powerful windproof high-density polyester was used as the material of the awning, which provides good protection against getting wet (in case of snow melting during heating or when the air temperature rises).

According to users, the Tramp Ice Fisher 2 winter fishing tent is the most optimal choice for winter fishing equipment. A small nuance can only be a rather high weight, equal to 7 kilograms. Yes, when transporting by car or snowmobile this will not make any difference, but when dragging by hand it can cause a lot of inconvenience.

Advantages

• fiberglass frame, three times reinforced at the corners;

• very dense polyester awning, waterproof and windproof;

• wide rubberized skirt, excluding snow and wind blowing;

• internal space sufficient to accommodate more than two people in the tent.

disadvantages

• ergonomics in terms of transportation (heavy weight for a two-person tent).

Mitek Nelma Cube-2

Rating: 4.8

A two-person cubic tent measuring 205×170 centimeters, belonging to the category of prefabricated models. A peculiar advantage of this model is the duralumin frame made of 8 mm rods. It provides good structural rigidity, as well as stability in strong wind gusts. As the material of the awning, the manufacturers from Mitek chose polyester 240T 2000PU, the water resistance of which is 200 millimeters of water.

According to consumers, Mitek 'Nelma Cube-2' has all the necessary amenities and conventions dictated by safety requirements. Reflective elements are sewn on all sides of the tent, which are clearly visible even in dim directional light. There are important ventilation ducts: one in the lower part of the tent to provide convection of the air flow, and the second to remove exhaust gases during heating. Unfortunately, it was not without its drawback. For all its coolness, Mitek 'Nelma Cube-2' is very heavy – its weight is 8.7 kilograms.

Advantages

• acceptable price;

• high structural strength (duralumin frame);

• very high quality awning material (polyester 240T 2000PU);

• the presence of organizers (double door, reflectors, additional hinges).

disadvantages

• high weight for a double tent.

Fischerman – Nova Tour Cube

Rating: 4.7

Trekking winter fishing tent measuring 165x200x200 centimeters, designed to accommodate three people. It got into the rating due to the balanced characteristics of durability, which give the model the ability to withstand even in a heavy, piercing wind. The structure is based on an automatic fiberglass frame with reinforcements of the corner parts and a diameter of 9.5 mm arcs. As an awning, manufacturers used Oxford 210T 200PU polyester – a good, but not the top-end material in their line.

As with the Tramp Ice Fisher 2, this model weighs 7 kilograms. Not the best result, but quite good for a three-person (nominally) tent. The biggest problem with Fischerman – Nova Tour 'Cube' is size. Despite the fact that the manufacturers called it a three-seater, only two people can comfortably stay in the tent. Otherwise, there are no complaints about it.

Advantages

• good fiberglass frame with local reinforcement;

• high resistance of the awning to moisture and wind;

• the presence of transparent windows and other organizers.

disadvantages

• little room for three people.

The best umbrella tent for fishing

Maverick ICE 3 Blue

Rating: 4.9

The Maverick ICE 3 Blue quick-assembly three-person fishing tent is a true leader in its category. According to the notes of the manufacturers themselves, it was created specifically for expeditions in the Far North. All the same fiberglass bows, reinforced at the points of mutual intersection, are combined with windproof and impermeable polyester from Oxford. The overall dimensions of the model are 220x255x170 centimeters, and are quite comfortable for three people.

Two ventilation windows, reflectors, pockets and hoods make Maverick ICE 3 Blue a very suitable model, in which you can exist for a long time in winter. It weighs only 5.4 kilograms, which is very good for overall ergonomics. Perhaps the only moment that cannot please the average buyer is the cost of the product on the domestic market. However, in terms of value for money, it still outperforms its closest opponents.

Advantages

• optimal internal dimensions;

• high quality workmanship;

• the presence of reflectors and other organizers (pockets, nets, etc.);

• automatic layout of the fiberglass frame;

• durable polyester awning.

disadvantages

• not found.

Talberg Shimano 3

Rating: 4.8

Chinese three-person ice fishing tent, which has earned the trust of users due to its unexpectedly good strength conditions. This fact would not have been so sensational if the frame of this model was made of conventional duralumin or duralumin-titanium alloy. However, a simple 8.5 mm fiberglass is used here, the fixing in the nodes of which is automatic.

The external dimensions of Talberg Shimano 3, equal to 300x260x175 centimeters, allow three people of standard build to be easily accommodated in a tent. The manufacturers used Oxford PU 150D polyester as the material of the awning – low-blown, but prone to slow soaking. However, the latter threatens the tent only if there is a heating element inside, under the influence of which the outside snow will melt. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the model – the Chinese have done their part to glory.

Advantages

• unexpectedly strong fiberglass frame;

• weak susceptibility of the awning material to wind blowing;

• optimal dimensions for three people;

• the presence of a repair kit and a carrying bag.

disadvantages

• the awning is slowly soaked.

Lotus 3 Wagon

Rating: 4.7

The versatile winter fishing tent 'Lotus 3 Universal' has made it to the rating due to its extremely clever modular design. This design allows it to integrate seamlessly with models of the same plan, but from other manufacturers. With dimensions of 270x250x180 centimeters, it can easily accommodate up to three people, leaving a small margin of room for a comfortable sleep. Weighs only 6.5 kilograms and is ergonomic in terms of transportation.

Perhaps the most significant advantage of 'Lotos 3 Universal' is the selection of materials of manufacture. The sturdy (albeit not the most rigid) frame is made of aluminum alloy, the average diameter of the rods of which is 12 millimeters. The awning itself is made with durable synthetic fibers and has been prudently treated with a refractory compound to prevent fire from inside or outside. For ease of movement, this model has two exits and the same number of windows located on all four sides.

Advantages

• rational modular design;

• processing of fabric material with a refractory liquid;

• optimal dimensions for accommodating three people;

• moderately rigid frame parts made of aluminum alloy;

• acceptable price.

disadvantages

• very cumbersome when installed.

Fischerman – Nova Tour Nerpa 2 V.2

Rating: 4.7

Two-man tent for ice fishing 'Nerpa' 2 V.2 from the well-known manufacturer Fischerman is a reworked version of the original model. Due to the automatic nature of the installation, frost-resistant fiberglass is still used as the frame material, the diameter of which is 8.5 millimeters. But the awning and its layout have undergone considerable changes. In addition to replacing the old material with PU2000 polyester, manufacturers have slightly enlarged the windproof skirt and organized the presence of several wide pockets. The transparent windows are still in place, as well as the necessary ventilation system.

In case of emergency weather conditions 'Nerpa' 2 V.2 is equipped with storm guards to significantly increase the stability of the tent. Thanks to the processing of the tent with a weak (but quite sufficient) refractory mortar, fishermen and tourists have the opportunity to freely heat the tent from the inside. Her 'flaws' include an inherited weak frame, but everything else looks pretty decent.

Advantages

• relatively low weight (2.7 kilograms);

• the presence of useful organizers (pockets, double windproof skirt, etc.);

• sufficient water resistance (2000 mm / w.st.);

• automatic layout when taken out of the case;

• acceptable price.

disadvantages

• weak fiberglass frame, not designed for harsh weather conditions.

STEK-ZONT 4

Rating: 4.6

The powerful four-person fishing tent 'STEK-ZONT' 4 has a couple of very advantageous differences from competitors, due to which it gets into the rating of the best. Contrary to the fashion for dural alloys, which are used for the manufacture of frames, a titanium-reinforced alloy was used in this model. This measure made it possible to reduce the diameter of the rods to 8 millimeters without a general decrease in the characteristics of rigidity and strength.

What is characteristic, despite the impressive dimensions (300x250x190 centimeters), the weight of the STEK-ZONT 4 barely exceeds 5 kilograms. On the one hand, this indicator is very beneficial in terms of ergonomics (relative to the same 'Lotus 3 Universal'). However, on the other hand, it becomes clear that such results were achieved only due to the use of a lighter facing material. As users note, this combination of construction materials is quite enough to withstand heavy snowfalls, but in even more extreme conditions such a tent is unlikely to be very useful.

Advantages

• lightweight construction (only 5 kilograms);

• high strength frame (B95T1 – duralumin with the addition of titanium);

• the ability to comfortably accommodate four people;

• acceptable price.

disadvantages

• the material of the awning is not protected from ignition and in some cases cannot withstand strong winds blowing.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.