To list, and not just set out, but literally paint all the delights of winter fishing, you need, of course, to be a fisherman. Only avid ice-fishing enthusiasts can enthusiastically tell how great it is to sit on ice and fish out the desired prey. And they are not afraid of either frost, wind or snow ... True, only "enthusiasts" like them, will believe them. Be that as it may, but those who do not catch predatory fish, armed for this with special floats or nods, but constantly stay in one place and are forced to practically not change their poses all the time during fishing, will appreciate the winter tents “Bear”. And later in the article we will consider in detail their features and types.
What is a tent for in winter?
Let's immediately decide what gives the fisherman a tent in the winter.
- This is a good protection against piercing cold, wind and all kinds of rainfall (from rain to snow).
- Creating more comfortable conditions for the fisherman, as the air in the tent can be heated with a gas burner.
- The ability to be in it together at the same time, which gives the fishing excitement and the opportunity to chat.
True, in the sale of winter tents "Bear" are positioned as designed for three people, but practice has shown that during the fishing process there may be some inconvenience for the actions of one of its three inhabitants, so it will be more comfortable for two fishermen to stay there.
Description of the tent "Bear"
According to its properties, the described tent almost completely meets all the requirements of winter fishing. It quickly unfolds and folds. This is ensured by a semi-automatic frame mechanism made of duralumin. By the way, reviews of fishermen who bought such a "house" emphasize its strength and reliability.
The fringe border, which has a bear fishing tent “Bear”, reaches a width of 200 mm, and this makes it possible to fix a temporary monastery on ice by throwing snow or pieces of ice on it, and also serves as additional protection against drafts.
The material of the tent will not let in not only the cold wind, but also moisture, moreover, it does not allow condensation to collect on the walls. This fabric is also good for transmitting daylight, allowing under normal conditions to observe the float.
Fishermen especially note a reliable lightning at the entrance. It is large, two-sided and works flawlessly. Nevertheless, consumers are advised to lubricate the teeth of the snake immediately after purchase with wax, so that it never sticks.
Packaging
In winter, in order to successfully and without adventure get to the fishing spot, you must always take into account the dimensions and weight of your luggage. In this regard, the winter tents "Bear" are very economical, as they weigh only 3.8 kg, and their length in the case does not exceed 120 cm.
The packaging of the product can be confidently called convenient and practical. She hides in a case equipped with a cord for tightening, and you can carry it with the shoulder strap. In addition, as mentioned above, winter tents will not prevent the fisherman from taking with him other things that are no less necessary when fishing.
Do winter tents have flaws?
Winter tent "Bear", reviews of which you can see in this article, is in great demand among buyers. They willingly purchase it and advise their friends, but nevertheless, the fishermen regret that the kit does not include elements for fixing it, for example, a drill or a drill, in order to be able to drill holes in the ice, as well as a polypropylene expansion plug equipped with G-shaped hook. All these necessary details must be purchased separately.
In addition, fishermen note that these tents are not suitable for moving from hole to hole - you can rearrange them only in calm weather. Therefore, they are most often used as stationary.
What is the difference between a tent cube
Winter tent-cube "Bear" is one of the varieties of the described goods. It has a slightly larger height (180 cm), while a six-beam umbrella tent does not exceed 155 cm. This, of course, gives more comfort and space for accommodation. True, and it weighs much more - 8 kg.
But the tent-cube, like its dome-shaped analogue, is very easy to install. To do this, you just need to alternately pull on the loops on the sides, starting from the roof, and the temporary dwelling itself will rise on the struts. Inside, a convenient hook is made on the ceiling, on which you can hang a lamp or a lantern. And the walls are equipped with eight pockets for small things.
Such a tent has two entrances, fastened with a zipper, which is especially convenient when two tents are used at once by the tent. It should be noted that the snake is closed on top with a layer of fabric on an elastic band, which does not allow any garbage brought in by the wind, snow or ice to get in it. If it is necessary to keep the entrance open, its lapel is easily fastened with Velcro to the nearest wall of the tent, both inside and outside.
Winter tent "Bear" two-layer and three-layer
Tents "Bear" are distinguished not only in shape, but also in the density of the fabric from which they are sewn. So, they can be two- and three-layer.
The first walls are made of two layers of fabric - “Oxford” (outer) and breathable cabardine (inner), and in a three-layer version, the inner surface is additionally quilted with syntepon (the so-called thermal stitch), which makes it possible to retain heat even better during night fishing on ice . The roof of such a structure has an outside layer of breathable fabric.
By the way, in their reviews, fishermen emphasize that the temperature inside the three-layer tent is 8 ° C higher than the outside. As you know, such improvements make staying in it especially comfortable in the winter. The three-layer winter tent “Bear” inside also has two ventilation windows fastened with snakes and covered with a thin cloth from the outside to avoid direct exposure to cold air.
In addition, another fastening window was made on the ceiling of the cube-tent, which allows you to go into the pocket formed by it with excess heat, smells and steam from the burner lit inside.
More about the strength of the tents "Bear"
As numerous reviews confirm, the manufacturer's declared strength of the frame corresponds to reality. The reinforced fiberglass rods from which it is made are much stronger than ordinary plastic tubes used in other designs.
This, as well as the metal hubs that the frame is equipped with, will not allow it to lose shape from a gust of wind, and even more so to break. In addition, plastic arcs in the cold usually become brittle, which is why they quickly become worthless, while the frame of tents “Bear” will make your fishing trip comfortable and enjoyable for many more seasons.
In addition, the “Winter” winter tents are equipped with extensions that are attached to the frame arches, which, by the way, allows you to keep the fabric intact longer. Indeed, in the case of attachment to the canvas, it, experiencing a large load during the wind, breaks, rendering the entire tent unusable.
What is the last thing to say? If you have a friend who, in a good sense of the word, is "crazy" for winter fishing, and you don’t know how to please him for his next birthday or even Fisherman’s Day, buy a tent “Bear” - feedback from seasoned ice fishing enthusiasts suggests that This is a great gift!