Hey,

I got the Eskimo FF9416I

The materials, poles and zippers are all made the same only difference is the design shape.

Bought the 9416i cause it has more fishable area than the 6120i.

I have had no issues as of yet with anything in regards to quality of materials and build. I use a dual sunflower heater in there and takes about 5-10 minutes on high to warm it up. Once it's there I set it on low. Holds heat good!

I would suggest a fan or 2 on the top of tent to blow the hot air back down when your setup.

I know it's not the 6120i but thought I would give you some review on materials and heater types.

Hopes it helped.


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I just purchase a 6120i from Amazon. No personal review on it yet as I haven't used, I used the redrock site review as a basis of my choice.

Reasons for choice: wanted large area shelter to fish several people and socialize, room to cook, and warm for the cold adverse iffy fishers. The no rain/drying out, etc feature of insulated as well as reduced wind-whip, complete black-out for clear ice conditions and uw camera use.

Over the clam - clam/cabela's windows not replaceable or removable on 1660 insulated similar models. Better ice screws than clam. Clam not complete black out.

Based on reviews, strong hub and poles compared to older Eskimo iterations.

Over 9416 - want to use as single person shelter, has less of potential sail profile, and based on redrock review looks simple to put up.

I have an eskimo 3 man flip to pull behind sled, so already good with Eskimo product.

 

I've just been looking for the answer to this same question.

I've had a quickish 6 for about 4-5 years and the polls are starting to tear though the bottom pockets. I've fixed a few over the years and will repair these but was also looking to upgrade to a newer tent. Was originally going to go with a Clam, but after reading some reviews and seeing how they've skyrocketed in price I decided to stick with Eskimo.

Now do I want the 6120i or the 9416i.................. I really like the shape of the 6120i but I've heard that the doors are smaller or seem smaller then the rectangular tents. The 6120i has a little less floor space which is not really a big deal for me. The 6120i is also has 4" less head space then the 9416i.

Ultimately I went with the 9416i not really for the differences between the two but because the 9416i was easier to get a hold of, they were in sick and I didn't have to wait for one to come in.

 

Thanks for the replies.

 

Interested in the FF6120i as well. Wondering what your comfort level was and how many people you are able to fit in there?

Plan on having 2 adults and 4 kids, or 3-4 adults depending who goes out with me. Is 4 adults and 2 holes each pushing it?

 

I've had the 6120i for several years and love it.

I've been in a lot of shacks, and everytime I'm using it, or in a different one like the 9416 I like it even more. The round shape is way sturdier against winds and gives way more space. We setup a small table in the middle, drill holes in the corners (4-6), have a big buddy heater on one side, and have the chairs all facing inward (usually 4 adults). We stick the fish rods inbetween the frame poles and material so there's nothing to trip over with kids in there too. Usually have an underwater camera and/ or a flasher in there too, tackle boxes, food, drinks, etc. no problem. The doors are a bit smaller as mentioned otherwise its been so awesome to have. I've used it for a warm up shelter when bringing a big group of kids fishing, just with a buddy heater and a couple holes on one side with underwater camera and can fit a good dozen in there.

 

I have had the 6120 non insulated version for three seasons now. Have no problem heating with a big buddy heater on cold days. Been out in minus 30 degree weather and have had our coats of. Like mentioned in previous posts entrance doors are a bit smaller and awkward for a taller person to get in. Only had issues with the poles this year tearing through but we were out in 70+ know winds two weeks ago. Easy to set up and also quite easy to get back into the bag in the cold which is a plus.

 

Had the Clam 6 pack (not eskimo) but think they're all of similar quality. Windows aren't removable but no problems with them cracking. It's thermal but still on cold days you need more than one big buddy to really feel it warm inside. If it was non-thermal then definitely two big buddies to fish comfortably. Also, it's blue (not black) and so if you want it pitch black then you'll want to get Cabelas brand (not sure if the Eskimo is black or red on the inside). It's been used for a couple years now and no complaints.

Couple pieces of advice regardless of make or model you decide to get. Fans are helpful to spread the hot air around. Put lots of snow to stop any drafts from coming in. Also use some bungee cords to wrap around it to help it close tighter when packing up. Personally I don't bother putting it in the bag until I get home and the bungee cords are great and even work as handles.

 

The 6 sided shapes are nice - I have been in the Cabelas, Esk6120, Otter xth, and Clam 1660 - No doubt the 1660 is the winner for size - tall and wide and a ton of room! Otter feels sturdy and is dark... Eskimo/Cabelas are very roomy too and are well built - I dont think you could go wrong with any -
In a perfect world, imagine a retail outlet that had all these tents setup in one spot - bet it would improve sales big time.......

 

Someone correct me, but I don't think they make them bigger than the Clam 12 Pack 1660 Double TC. I imagine that'll fit a group of 4 - 5 people comfortably with all their gear, etc. Talked to the Clam representative and he said that they don't make it in a full thermal version because it would just be too heavy to handle for most people solo.