Eskimo Eskape 2600 Review! + MODIFICATIONS I MADE!
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- Опубліковано 31 гру 2020
- #Eskimo #IceFishing #REVIEW
I take time to go over as much as I can about the new shack! Lots of stuff to go over!
Overview 00:43
Dimensions 03:00
Fishable Area 03:40
Shack Inside 04:40
Sled Information 06:05
Opinions 08:10
MODIFICATIONS 13:35
Flooring 15:00
Sled MODS 16:17
---------------Shack Parts--------------
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Eskimo also does a military/veteran discount, not a lot of people know that. I bought the 2600 last season and I loved it, gonna get either a 450 or 650 pop up for next season for overnight fishing or more people than just my girlfriend and I
Go 650, I got the 450 love it but can only really fit max 2 ish...
If you and the gf are gonna do overnights together I'd go with the 650.
If only you the 450 is perfect. I'd say you could fish 3 comfortably but could fit 4 if needed. It would be tight unless you have a pretty bare-bones setup. I don't, i bring a fair amount to be comfortable and have the things I want.
That is good to know. Does one need to order direct for that?
Yeah you need to contact Eskimo and get on their pro program. But, local dealers like Scheels price match so you show them the price you’d pay to Eskimo and they might price match it but it has to be in stock from Eskimo at the time
I roll the window flaps back up and then zip the zippers up like an inch. Holds them nicely
I was holding out for a 2600. But knew it wouldn't fit in my SUV. So I'd have to either get a hitch carrier or trailer to bring it out.
Ended up getting a 2400 this summer for $400 off retail from a guy who bought it put it 90% together and realized it was too big/heavy for what he wanted. Not sure if I'm fully sold on flipovers yet. Also not sure if the 2400 was the right choice. I really like those seats in the 2600. I liked how they went forward and back.
Either way they do make a nice tent. Ive owned the outbreak 850xd (too big for my needs), 450xd and now the 650 xd now. I love their hubs.
We'll see if i end up selling the 2400 to buy a 350xd or 450xd for colo day trips instead.
It's definitely worth the test drive. I was 100% hub guy for as long as I remember, but with the sxs to tow, this flip over is perfect! There are use cases for both, sucks the best way to find out is to run each one and decide really. Good luck out there!
I like that sweater bro
Game changer in flip-overs
Great review Sarge. Loved the custom flooring in the sled and on the ice. Getting ready to assemble my Eskape tonight.
Guessing with that floor on the sled then the shack must fold up just right to still be able to put the protective cover over the shack properly? Would think the shack would sit to high.
Great review
That's an awesome ice shanty. Very detailed review man excellent job 💯✌️🤙 Happy New year to you and your wife 💚💯
Happy New year!
Great Review! You completely sold me. I am a big fella, and that will be my next shack!
Make sure to have a few extra bolts in there. I have a 1 year review video you should check out for the seats.
Great detailed video lol I have the Eskimo Sierra thermal this will be my second year with it for the full season and I love it
No issues with the material at all the sled has held up from being dropped out of the truck to towing behind the four wheeler I have sat for hours all weekend in the seats and they are plenty comfortable
The first thing I did to mine was buy a center console from Walmart and rivet it to the floor for cup holders and random tackle!! Great upgrade for cheap I bought the biggest wallMart had for I think $20
Thanks for the video!!!!
Nice, lol
I role the window fabric up and then zip the zippers up about an inch on each side and it holds them neatly tucked away.
Thanks I'll test it out!
Awesome video and great ideas to trick out the shack. I think I might add some hinges to the sled floor so that I can flip it up to get easy access to the bottom. I just purchased the 2800 model.
I’m looking for one of these to pull behind a snowmobile just for a safety shelter incase of a break down out on the trap line, thanks for the review
For the window flaps it looks like you could zip them up a couple inches and roll the flap behind it
Awesome review bro! Gonna get the 2800 next year. The Eskimo seats are the best on the market! I’ve been using the evo2 for 3 years now. Love the side doors.
I moved my seats from my Eskimo shack into my boat last summer. After 3 hours on the water on of the men with me, out of the blue said "this seat is comfortable".
Definitely more comfortable than the look!!
Nice video!!! Your video was one of the main reasons I got the 2600 which just arrived the other day! Not sure I like their runner system though. Can't wait to hear how yours treated you. Mine will be pulled behind my side by side also.
My runner kit held up great, but i didn't really drag it across blacktop parking lots or anything. I'll be posting a 1 year review here soon! I love mine and have no regrets, but it wasn't perfect.
Excellent review!
I bought this same shelter the day after Xmas, and there were no reviews on UA-cam. Eskimo seems to be over looked due to lack of quality in the past.
I’ve been trying to wire up some led strips in my house but can’t get anything to work. Could you explain what what size battery and the size wire and what volt led strips you used?
You have to make sure the strips are 12v compatible, I use my vexilar battery.
I don't usually comment. I just bought the eskape 2800, I thought video was pretty good though. The dude knows how to ice fish!
As for the windows, roll them inside and do the zipper up a bit and they stay there rolled up
That's pretty much what i started doing.
What universe did you find a price like that in can't be cabela's in winnipeg, mb?
The universe was all the way back in 2020 season.
I found that bolts and nuts come loose, the screws on some of the poles come loose. I bought the otter mesh storage basket thing and it fit nicely.
Show us how to set it up and take it down
Very cool! I personally think eskimo makes some of the finest ice shantys on the market. It does seem though that they are starting to thin the herd with front entry doors though. Personally, I can't stand side entry flip overs. I've owned 3, hated the setup/teardown on all of em. I've since went with the eskimo grizzly, and I'm not lookin back. GREAT PRODUCTS! AWESOME VIDEO!
Could you please show a view of this collapsed? How well does an auger sit on top of it, ect..?
I think there are a few shots of it collapsed in my last Mille Lacs video. I stack quite a bit on top of it when I'm dragging it around. But for the most part everything is in the SXS bed.
How much does this weigh with gear onboard? I feel like this cannot be pulled without a vehicle.
I've pulled it few times but without snow. But when there gets to be 4-5in of heavy snow its impossible for sure. Its well over 175lbs.
I just bought one and was wondering what the easiest way setting it up and taking it back down is
Just going bar by bar over your head works best of you ask me.
What size storage bin did you use?
It's awkward size for sure. It's stored away right now, but when i get it out I'll let you know.
@@SgtOutdoors thanks, love your videos if your ever over in Mountain wisconsin, i could show you a couple hot spots.
My Eskimo 2600 comes Wednesday! I really want to do the floor like you! It would be awesome to see more of fish and how it’s attached. Does it roll up easy?
I pinched the rubber behind a 2x2 screwed to the sled, and it rolls up great.
Great video I am almost sold on getting the 2600 Eskape. I have a question it fits in your box (5 1/2) under the tonneau cover, does your ride have a boxliner if so does the box liner have an impact when putting your flip over in the truck box,,,,thanks
I don't have a bed liner. But I still have a bit of clearance under the tonneau cover. I don't know how much a bed liner would effect it, especially if you put the runner kit on.
Also, with the pricing where they are now. Make sure you do proper research on your own. Go look in stores when they put out the new models. This review is now 2 years old and at the new price point of almost $1,000 everywhere I'm not sure it may be worth it as much as it was when I got it.
Where does one find that kind of foam for inside the sleigh to cut out spots for gear? Great info btw
Link in the description for flooring.
Now I'm stick between this and the ice runner expedition just wish they didnt charge so much for shipping
Sportsmans guide runs free shipping deals alot!
How do the side-skirts around the tub pack up for transportation? Now that you've used your 2600 for a season, have you had any issues with those skirts around the tub area or anything you'd recommend with those skirts? You did a great job with this video, I think you should set it back up and do a 1-year review on it!
I will do a 1 year review this year close to the fishing season. I didn't try to store the side skirts at all, but you could fold it up into the bars as you fold it down. It didn't rip as much as I expected after a year of use, However, we had a good layer of snow everywhere we took it.
@@SgtOutdoors lets get it! im waiting to see it, how does it sit on top of the buckets and stuff as well?
I lift them up a tuck them under the poles. It’s a snug fit when lifting the skirt up so holds nicely
Great review!
How long to from stop to set up roughly? couple minutes?
Thanks!
From stop to fishing is about 10 minutes.
Great shack....I want one but can't locate one here in Wisconsin...
We had to order it online as well, got it from sportsmans guide
check Facebook marketplace. picked one up today.
Nice review. I clicked subscribe and want to support your channel. Keep the vids coming.
I want to get the 2600 and do exactly the same setup. How would you haul a hub shelter along with you inside the tub and under the cover while pulling with sxs?
I created a train with a second sled. But you could easily stack a hub on top under a cover no problem
would you have enough room in the sleigh to carry around an ice auger, rod case (48in) cooler,tackle and bait?
Maybe, i keep my auger and rodlocker on top when I'm dragging it around.
Quick question? I finally got my 2600 today & I am assembling the 4 seat brackets to the rear of the tub with the 3 mounting holes. After I inserted the 2 bolts on the lower wall of the rear tub & went to install the 3rd bolt through the top, there is about a 1/4 inch gap between the bracket & the top of the tub. Was yours the same way? There are no spacers in my package & it does not seem right as they can only go on one way. I would think that the brackets would set flush on the back of the tub.
Mine did as well, it was pretty small help and when i tightened it sucked in nicely
@@SgtOutdoors THANKS for responding so quick! Now that I know it's the way it's built I'm going to fabricate some spacers. I watched your latest video & I am so jealous at how much ice you have already. I'm in Algonac Mi. off lake St Clair & we have yet to get ice here. Last season was crazy warm also. We only got a quick 1st ice to fish & it all blew out last year. This season it doesn't look much better & may have to take a road trip or put the boat back in.
Thanks again for the video's & the replies.
How about yours LED inside the top a the tent, what is the part number? and where did you bought them?
Thanks, very nice review. Are you able to get the shack under your tonneau cover with the seats on or do you need to remove them?
It all fits like a glove!
Great review, thanks! I was thinking of it before, but now I'm pretty sure I'm pulling the trigger on a 2600 soon.
I'm looking to build a cargo carrier that plugs into my receiver to avoid lifting into an obnoxiously high truck bed.
Nice Vid. How is the tow bar connected to the tub?
I bolted to mounts on the tub. I'll be doing a one year review this year. You'll be able to see it then!
Are you still using the same floor? I really like the rolling feature of it. The only thing holding me back on it is the weight.
Yeah, 3 years in, still good. No rips.
Under 700 where it's 930 anywhere I look
The video is 2 Years old now .. Unfortunately... Everything is to expensive
Sarge I ran into a problem if you can help. After assembling my shanty the front lower canvas seems short around the corners on the aluminum frame. I retracted the bars over 3 inches before it fit properly. I noticed on other videos that some look properly fit while others looked just like mine, way to short. Can you give some feedback on yours before I contact Eskimo. Thanks, Tony.
Mine was a little short at first, not by that much. Then I un-velcroed everything and started in the front, fit like a glove.
@@SgtOutdoors Thanks! I've done that so it looks like I either got a defective canvas or they gave me the 2800 bars.
@@Troys221 that sucks! Hopefully customer service is helpful! Let me know how it works out in the end!
I was thinking about this recently. If you mistook the back bar and the Mid-To-Front-bar, It may not fit right. The Longer of the two should be your back support. Did you get a resolution to this already?
do you have links for the lights, battery, etc? the accessories? love the build doing this also
Absolutely, I'll add them to the description today!
@@SgtOutdoors how did you wire everything up? maybe another video?? haha
@@SgtOutdoors Thank you man!!
and a link for the floor, can't find it online 🧐
I put the links in the description below the time stamps!
How did it hold up after last year? Do you got a possible weight with the deck? Also would be interested in seeing a review after a year. And that flooring is a great idea. Way better then the puzzle flooring. How much did you pay for the flooring? Might be doing something like that. I was going to get a new shack this year but my gf is already letting me upgrade other things so I will be getting a new shack next year.
1 year review will be comming this december for sure! I got the flooring from Northren Tool for 40ish. I don't really have a ballpark of weight for it.
Does the 2600 have the wrap around skirt? On there website the pictures show the grizzly only.
Yes it is wrap around the bottom
@@SgtOutdoors awesome. Thanks for the fast response. You wouldn’t happen to know if the 2800 has the same? Also is the tub on the 2600 strong enough?
Great review and great ideas, just setup my 2800!
Nice review sir!
The Gospel of John, sooner than later.❤️😊
Hey man can I ask how much does one seat weigh I am buying this shack as a mostly solo ice fisherman I want the extra room of a two man im hoping the seats are maybe in the 12 to 15 lb range as ill take one out most of the time weight is a big factor I've been tossing the idea of clam xt nanook around because it's lighter
I'd say in the 8-12lbs range, i have it all tucked away for the summer, otherwise I'd go grab one and weigh it for.
But this is 2 Years old now... I'm not sure if they have changed anything about either.
Did they change the eskape series for this year? I just saw them for $930?
I don't believe anything is different... Just everything is more expensive these days!
How are your sled blue lights fastened in?
Mostly just some hot glue, a few spots of super glue where it bends around a corner. Been good for a while year of use!
How did you find the flooring in colder temperatures? Was it hard to unroll?
No it's not hard to unroll. Its worked great!
@@SgtOutdoors i have the same tent and I absolutely love mine. I was just curious of the flooring when it is really cold. I am in Alberta Canada so have a little concern over the temperatures.
Was just wondering how you charge the battery? Do it have to take it out every time or do you have a easy charge solution?
I just pop it out, its right behind the tote. But i can usually get two long trips out of it.
Great review. I just bought mine here in 2021 and noticed an issue that may be an assembly problem on my part. Still cant figure it out. When fully retracted and folded down the middle section gusset pole sticks out past the back by about 10 inches making it extremely annoying to transport and maneuver. Not to mention, the standard cover doesnt fit it as a result. Is this how everyone else’s assembled or did I make an error?
Mine too. I guess they could find an answer to getting the hieght and price... Glad you said the standard cover doesn't fit! I'll have to look into something.
What I recently thought about is, If you mistook the top bar (goes from the middle of the middle bar to the front) and the back bar, then you would have a bit of an issue. the longer bar should be your back bar and the slightly shorter one should be that mid to front bar. ... I hope that makes sense. Let me know.
Can these seats be added to a Sierra?
I'm assuming yes, as long as the sleds are the same size I dont see why not.
What's the difference between this model and the 2400
Only about 4 inches. I think the 2400 is 60in and the 2600 is 64in. Not really sure what else is different to be honest. Haven't compared them.
What batteries did you use for your lights
I just used a normal vex battery
How it is pulling it out on the ice by hand? Too heavy?
Its not too heavy if there is little snow. But if you get up over 7-8inchs I wouldn't recommend it.
I just put mine together and the poles seem cock eyed..we're using like this?
No, mine was square.
Tosse the skin over it see if it straightens things out.....or I guess I'll have to warranty it don't know why it's crooked.....do your polls look like they bend in also? I pushed the connectors in all the way when I self tapped the screws in but it looks like it's to far in
What is the difference between the 2600 and 2800?
2800 is longer
Could you get a cot in this??
If it's real enough to go over the tub, yeah i think so, it's 94in front to back.
yes it does, I recommend using this: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GLGRWLQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
just got back from an overnighter on Mille Lacs, worked great!!
Sgt, you are starting to look like a commercial, EVERYONE HATES COMMERCIALS, get back to your original plan on showing us your fun times, NOT COMMERCIALS, if anyone wants to see commercials, just watch TV then instead of UA-cam which has turned into nothing but a commercial constantly, enough of that bullshit. enough said, NO MORE COMMERCIALS OR UNSUBSCRIBE.
You didn't need to click bud, this is info that was requested by a few people. I got two trips this weekend. Hopefully 2 great videos next week! But if you want to unsubscribe! There's the button! Not hurting my feelings. When I buy new products, I need to make review videos to help my subs who maybe making a decision. I also need to make "ranked videos" to stay alive as a UA-camr. (Videos that will show up for years when searched) So when you see the review videos, just don't watch. I appreciate you and know how long you have been following, but from time to time I have to do products because others ask for info. I enjoy sharing information. Happy New year! Hope to see you in the comments for the future!