Otter XT Hideout (1-man)

  • Andy Fischer
    Posts: 49
    September 12, 2019 at 10:10 am #1878807

    I currently have an Otter XT Lodge for when the wife and kid want to come fishing and love the quality of shack. When alone, I fish out of a Clam Scout XLTC. Thinking about upgrading to the Otter XT Hideout so I can fish 2 holes more comfortably and not worry about the walls sweating. I don’t like extending poles since I chase crappies usually. Anyone around Mankato have one I could look at in person? I don’t think this shelter will be on display at many stores. 90% sure I want to buy one, just want to see it in person first.

    For current owners, is it light enough to load/unload by myself? I always pull by hand until there is a solid 12-14 inches of ice to drive my truck out. With propane, auger, and other gear, weight is a big factor to me. Any other reviews would be great.

    Thanks in advance.

    bzzsaw
    Hudson, Wi
    Posts: 3434
    September 12, 2019 at 11:54 am #1878831

    I have the hideout and like it. I don’t have troubles loading it myself (60 lbs). It has a weird shape that gives it more fishing space than a conventional 1 person flip over. The weird shape makes it take up as much space to haul as a 2 person flipover (like the cottage).

    Mat Peirce
    Inactive
    SE Iowa
    Posts: 197
    September 13, 2019 at 8:16 am #1878974

    the cottage, frabill recruit, clam legend xl designs are a bit better. I’ve fished out of my buddies hideout for a day and used to have a recon. That design get pretty cramped after a while and also limits the length of rods you can use. the weight between those 3 and a hideout is very similar. You only have to extend the poles once per outing…

    crappie55369
    Mound, MN
    Posts: 5757
    September 13, 2019 at 1:23 pm #1879014

    cant comment on a hideout but Ive fished out of a cottage for a few years now. Like it a lot. I can load it and unload it from the truck on my own and I’m not a big guy (5’9″ on a good day). I do need to empty it of all the contents but that would be the case with a hideout too. Its a very roomy one man. ive fished two out of it before. I enjoy the extra space. Makes every task easier. I did a full review of it on this website a few years ago. you can go back and search for it if you are interested

    iceager01
    Redwood County/Scott County
    Posts: 229
    September 19, 2019 at 10:25 am #1879991

    I’ve fished out of every size Otter Sled House except the Resort, the Hideout is very nice but it was a tad too narrow for me, IMHO, the best size for a one man is the Cottage, if you wanted to go Clam I would go with the Dave Genz Legend, not a bad shack for only about 60 lbs….

    Andy Fischer
    Posts: 49
    September 19, 2019 at 10:31 am #1879993

    I think I’ll just have to sit in one to see if I like it or not. If anyone sees one on display anywhere, please let me know. All we have in Mankato is Scheels and Mills, and they won’t carry it.

    Mike Lehmann
    Posts: 21
    September 19, 2019 at 5:26 pm #1880100

    Also looking at getting one of these…if i can fish with a 34″ rod, looks to be the “biggest” 1 man…the eskimo wide 1 seemed cheaply built.

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