Eskimo vs Clam - Monster Ice Shelter Comparison

After a winter of ice fishing and ice camping out of our new Eskimo Outbreak 850XD and Clam C890 pop-up ice fishing shelters, we're going to give you the full comparison about what we like and don't like about each of these models, and help you decide which one is best for your family fishing or ice camping needs!

These are two of the BIGGEST pop-up / hub style ice shelters on the market in 2022, designed to hold anywhere from 6-9 people. We put them to the test all winter, fishing, cooking and overnight camping on the ice in sub-zero (Fahrenheit) temperatures.

Take a look and let us know your thoughts! Is there another giant ice shelter we should have looked at? Do you own either of these models and what has your experience been? We want to know! Drop your comment below and hit that subscribe button for year-round outdoor family adventure.

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[TinyGoHomes]

The tether is so you can mark your ice tent with a name. My tent came with a plastic and tent materiel thing that hangs from it. It has a piece of paper inside it that says - Freedom convoy 2022- 😊 hehe.

[nicktyczkowski]

I like the little race at the end. Especially the bleeped out expletive. Adds a humbling sence of reality. Thank You for another awesome video.

[davidlindell]

I believe Clam was one of the original fishing shelter manufacturers back in the day. Everyone else came along afterwards and improved on designs and materials. Both manufacturers in the video are awesome and depending on what your needs are, you decide and go with it.

[johnzach]

Aw man your kids ever lucky! Wish I had been able to ice fish and ice camp when I was younger. Only getting into it now in my mid-teens. Better late than never, though!

[chrishill]

Awesome review! Thanks for the added in field clips, well done!

[MR-clls]

Hey Guys ... thanks very much for sharing this video. These are the exact two shelters I am looking at for our ice fishing here in Canada. Great explanation and pro/con detail on both units. We are similar in height to you folks and so (6'2'/5'11") so it's nice to get that perspective. Well done !

[nrenaud]

Thanks for nice video description. After all, the Eskimo is great for familly and better fabric. Full open door easier to come insid with stuff. The clam probably better for tall people but is not an issue as most of time we're sit on chair but less much room for gears as you show us with the Eskimo. Also high pocket storage good for tall guy but not for little children to range their stuff.

[usa]

I love ice fishing, thanks for sharing both of them…

[dillondiemert]

I'm gonna get the c890 thermal. Pop ups all around it. Always nice to have the space.

[katrinasherryshow]

I bought the clam 560 and I was buyer shy from reviews as well. Used it for first time this past season and was very happy so far with no issues. Thanks for the review as I’m interested for the full size model.

[JonathanGomez-ljjb]

Great thorough info and awesome real feed back

[charleslefebvre]

Awesome video. I loved the depth you went into between the two.

[davidmnz]

Y'all are cool. Thanks to your reviews, I now have a year round shelter...

[rede]

This was really helpful! I have kids and was struggling to find side by side reviews related to taking them out and even considering camping in them.

[charleslefebvre]

I got lucky and got a returned 850xd at cabelas. Saved over 30% off regular price. I loved it. It was just to big for me. 95%of my fishing is either just me by myself or with my 2 year old son. It was a lot of tent to set up and tear down on your own over and over.

I ended up going to the 450xd which is awesome but now got the OK to by a flip over as well. Which will be awesome for my solo trips and trips with the kid. Now I might sell my 450 and get the 650 for when friends or my nieces come out with me. The extra room would be nice for another 2 or 3 people.

[gregparrott]

Nice summary. These ice fishing pop-ups are new to me. Based on your reviews, it sounds like Eskimo should offer a 'tall' version of the 850. Another 6" - 10" and...DONE!

[walterrussell]

That’s a good thing to keep in mind to make sure it fits in your vehicle

[Wreck]

Thanks for the in depth side by side review. I run the otter pro series resort and monster lodge. Glad to see I’m not the only one that camps the family on the ice in this way. Tight lines this season

[johndelong]

Thank you, Guys. Great review. I'm looking for my first shelter now and this was very helpful.

[loganmesserly]

I spray KIWI camp dry on the zippers. I think it helps a bit. We had heavy rain this last Sunday for 12 hours and it seemed to be fine