The concept of ice fishing houses and portable canvas hunting enclosures are finally being more realized by manufacturers, and are indeed becoming something that is actually practical to use. This isn’t something new however, outdoorsmen and women have been using canvas as a way to create shelter for centuries, and it’s pretty clear that canvas is extremely durable, and that’s what really counts in weatherproof shelters, as well as ice fishing houses.
The toughest weather conditions stand up to marine upholstery namely Aqualon Marine Canvas, a high grade canvas fabric that is made of: Vinyl Coated Polyester Canvas at 9 ounces per square yard and a two-ply polyester duck double coated with a pigmented vinyl resin on the top side. This means, TOUGH. The underside is coated with a durable water resistant finish and is usually white in color. This gives an excellent dimensional stability and weight to strength ratio.
These enclosures are also perfect for use as ice fishing houses. No matter how long you want to leave the structure on the ice, you will find that it simply does not give way. Any other enclosure would likely fail at the sight of harsh weather, but this type of canvas is made for any type of weather. You will find that the color even stays with the canvas.
The climate in the north and south both call for the canvas shelters. There are two different reasons for this, but both reasons are quite important. Believe it or not, even in the heat of the desert canvas stays cool and provides adequate shade. It even blocks out the sun while remaining breathable and permitting moisture to penetrate it’s thick construction. In contrast, it stays warm and holds heat in the coldest of weather.
Canvas tents and shelters are also used for modified hunting enclosures out in the open and can be camouflaged accordingly Canvas tents are used on safaris Lodges in Africa or for military base camps. The “Wall Tent” for every hunter on an extended hunt such as an Elk Trip, Big Horn Sheep, the Texas Big-Game hunt or a backcountry hunt on your own private land. Forget the cabin or the hunting shack and create the classic safari-style “Wall Tent” for the enthusiast who would create an outdoor alluring space. It is everything you need that evokes a passion for classic canvas – that tan A-frame style that can run from 8′ to 16′ in length depending on the size you need. This tent is made to meet the challenge of even the toughest weather.
Big Wall tents are just as tough as any other canvas enclosure, and are heavily reinforced at the stress points. It is easy to deploy, making it ideal for any hunter out there, as well as those who are interested in the outdoors. There are many items included with the tent, ranging from a Stove Pipe Shield, Sod Cloth, and a zippered door.
Ice fishing is a favorite past time of many who spend their time outdoors, and this is especially true for those in the north. It’s certainly easier to set up a tent, than it is to go to a cabin at a predetermined location. To make it even better, these tents do not require as much space, and transporting them is a piece of cake. You can move them with your snowmobile sled if you so desire. They are very spacious and tall enough to rise to your full height inside.
In sum, these structures are perfect for your next hunting or fishing season around the corner and are much more custom created than that of your local outdoor retailer. Invite your friends to your own shelter, there’s room enough for four or more in many and they will see just what a canvas-crafted shelter is all about and how easy it is to operate. They can be shipped UPS or FEDEX, thrown in the back of a truck when packed up, and hauled by a quad (4-wheeler) or sled. For winter months, all are easily equipped with proper venting to accommodate for a portable generator to be used inside with a heater or cooking system. Make it an outdoor party! Create Canvas shelters and get geared up for your next ice fishing, hunting or outdoor adventure with the canvas shelter you need.
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