If a folded metal fan is bent in the middle by 45 degrees, and then unfolded, you get a miniature tent. On this principle, a home-made winter tent was made. The tent is quadrangular, but there are five posts - the fifth post, when the tent is “closing”, is superimposed on the fourth. It is convenient to transport it in a case with a height of 1 meter and a diameter of 15 centimeters. The total weight is 3 kilograms. Disassembly and assembly takes less than a minute.

Scheme of a homemade tent

Fig. 1 Unfolded self-made tent: 1 - a rack fixed rigidly; 2, 3, 4, 5 - movable racks

Fig. 2 Homemade tent folded to move to a new place

Fig. 3 Homemade tent in transport position

Fig. 4 The top of the tent, covered with oilcloth or tarpaulin and pressed with a wing bolt.

The frame of the homemade winter tent is made of duralumin ski poles. On the top plate (duralumin 3 mm thick), let's call it a "circle", three M6 bolts with solid threads are rigidly installed from bottom to top, which are the rotation axes of racks 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Rack 1 is fixed rigidly. Each bolt on top of the plate is tightly tightened with a nut. The middle bolt rises above the two side bolts in such a way that the posts 4 and 5 pass freely over them.

In front of the circle from below, a plate with bends for hooks of racks 2 and 3 is rigidly fixed; hooks fix the posts when the tent is fully opened. Racks 4 and 5 can be in an intermediate position - next to racks 2 and 3 or connected to each other.

All racks, except for the fifth, have spacers that keep them from folding inward. When deploying a homemade tent, it is necessary to squeeze each one with your hand, and when folding, pull it towards you.

For greater lateral stability of a homemade tent, posts 1, 2 and 3 are interconnected by crosses made of narrow braid. The crosspieces also protect the polyethylene film from being "punched" by the wind inside the tent.

The awning is made of a polyethylene film. Ribbons are sewn on the outside and inside of each rack with a stitch with a large step. To attach the awning to the frame, strings are sewn to the awning against each break of the uprights and the bottom of the uprights. At the top of the awning, the film is neatly collected and closed with a cap made of oilcloth or tarpaulin and is not tightly clamped with a wing bolt.

It is desirable to fold the tent in the wind so that the awning moves away from the racks. If this is not done, it is possible to cut the awning with spacers. In calm weather, you just need to spread the awning with your hand, then fold the racks in one motion, straighten the film and put it in the cover the way you lay an umbrella.

All parts and components of the tent structure are easy to manufacture, and there is no need to describe the technology in detail. Connections - like in a camping cot, but on bolts and nuts. If you replace them with rivets, the tent will become even lighter.

Winter fishing is a lot of positive emotions that can be diluted with some of the negative emotions associated with weather conditions. It is not difficult to imagine what discomfort the angler feels in the presence of frost, and even wind, which enhances the feeling of cold. The wind may not be strong, but it can bring a lot of problems. If you have a winter tent for fishing, then some of the problems can be reduced to zero.

The presence of a tent allows you to increase the total time the fisherman stays on the pond in the winter. Moreover, you can easily raise the temperature in the tent to a positive mark, which will allow the fisherman to feel very comfortable.

Types of tents for winter fishing

Depending on the design features, winter tents are divided into specific models.

These are the simplest designs that are easy to assemble and install. To make the frame of such a tent, you should use durable, but lightweight materials. Synthetic fabrics or their combinations with tarpaulin are more suitable as an awning for covering.

The design is designed in such a way that the frame acts as a spring, which takes the desired shape when it is released from the package. They are quite popular due to their simplicity of design and lightness. Despite this, these tents have a number of disadvantages. Firstly, they are not very resistant to strong winds, and secondly, it is not so easy to fold it. Therefore, going fishing, you will have to work out before that. It unfolds itself, but without skills, it will be very difficult to fold it, and if you overdo it, you can break it.

This tent consists of several folding arcs and an awning, which covers this frame. We can safely say that this is the same simple option, but it takes a long time to assemble and disassemble. In addition, it is not particularly durable. Therefore, anglers rarely acquire a similar design.

A winter fishing tent should protect the angler from wind, frost and precipitation. Not only that, the tent should have enough space to relax so that you can cook dinner or just drink tea to keep warm.

In specialized outlets, you can buy any tent, especially since the range is very large. Be that as it may, some anglers make them on their own, taking into account all the requirements. In addition, who, if not fishermen, knows what kind of tent is required. Moreover, not all factory-made models meet the requirements of winter fishing enthusiasts.

A homemade tent should be:

• quite light and compact;
• mobile so that you can easily move;
• covered with dense but breathable fabric;
• easy to install and dismantle;
• durable and strong, as well as keep warm for a long time.

To work, you will need to stock up on such tools

Most angler-made tents fit in a fishing box. The box, by the way, can also be made independently, which is what many fishermen do, although you can buy it. In addition to the box, you will need the following accessories:

• two pairs of skis, one for children, one for school;
• tubes. In this case, it can be ski poles;
• unnecessary folding bed;
• thick fabric, such as a tarpaulin.

At first glance, how can a tent be built from such a set of elements. But, nevertheless, such a design proved that it has the right to life. The final product fits into a fishing box, which is very easy to transport across the ice. The construction is quick and easy to assemble and just as easy to move across the ice in working order.

The only negative is that there is not enough space in it. But if you approach the problem constructively, then there is an opportunity to solve it and increase the tent in volume. Paradoxically, but it protects from the cold, and this is the main thing.

Judging from the drawings, the tent is mounted on skis, which simplifies its installation on the ice. Ordinary tents require special fasteners. In addition, skis allow you to move the entire structure around the pond countless times. As a rule, winter fishing is not limited to one punched hole - there can be ten or even more, and each hole has to be caught.

The only thing is that it is problematic to use it in the presence of a strong wind, since it is installed on skis, the wind will be able to move it around the pond on its own. In this case, you can get used to it and use the power of the wind to move it. The main thing is to drill holes correctly.

Despite the fact that this design was born a long time ago, many anglers have tested it in the harsh conditions of winter.

How to make a tent with your own hands

• Ski poles serve as a frame and are installed vertically. Horizontal tubes should be thinner. At the corners, the frame is connected using tees, the diameter of which must match the diameter of both vertical and horizontal tubes.
• The next step is to attach the vertical tubes to the skis. A metal plate is attached to the ski, into which a tongue is inserted in the letter T, fixed at the lower end of the tube. To fix the stick, it is enough to turn it at an angle of 90 degrees.
• From an old folding bed, two sticks are being prepared that will connect the frame to the box. A bent tube is taken, at the end of which there is a docking station. At the other end of the tube is a latch, which serves as a fastener for the docking station.
• A spring is made from a copper strip, which connects the box with the tubes.
• In conclusion, it remains to stretch the awning. Metal strips with holes are attached to the bottom of the tent. Brackets fixed to the ends of the skis are pulled into these holes. The awning is connected to the brackets with the help of ropes. For stable behavior of the tent on ice, it is equipped with two anchors.

How to make fasteners

If the tent is not fixed on the ice, then at the slightest movement it will move in any direction, especially in the presence of wind. Therefore, it is necessary to make special pegs, at the end of which there is a thread. For this purpose, long and durable self-tapping screws are suitable, the top of which is bent in the form of a hook. By the way, hooks with threads of any size are available in hardware stores.

How to sew a tent with your own hands

Alternatively, you can make a tent in the form of a house. To make it you need to take:

• Water-repellent fabric, 14 sq. meters.
• Metal washers, 1.5 mm in diameter, 20 pcs.
• Braided rope, up to 15 m long.
• Narrow tape, about 9 m long.
• Bedding fabric, rubberized within 6 m.

Such a tent can accommodate one or even two people. First of all, you need to prepare two pieces of fabric, measuring 1.8x0.9 m. On the side of 1.8 m, marks are made every 65 centimeters. The same is done with the other (0.9 m) side. The fabric should be cut at the connection points, then you get the entrance and the back wall of the tent.

The diagram shows step-by-step the implementation of further work. Most importantly, all details must be sewn securely. Tape should be used to reinforce the seams. There are times when a tent is sewn from ordinary fabric. In case of bad weather, a polyethylene film is used, which is able to protect against wind and precipitation. Metal rings are sewn into the fabric for fastening. As a rule, they are placed along the bottom of the awning, as well as in the places where the fabric is attached to the frame.

Setting up a tent on a pond

Assembling a homemade ski tent takes a minimum of useful time:

1. The skis, on which the tongues are fixed, are connected to the halves of the tubes located parallel to the skis. They should be directed inside the tent.
2. Each pair of bent tubes is threaded through special holes located on the ski racks.
3. Skis are interconnected so that a rectangle is obtained.
4. A fishing box is installed on the structure prepared in this way.
5. At the ends of each ski, vertical racks are installed. There should be four of them.
6. Tees are taken and with the help of them a roof is formed. They are installed on each vertical rack.
7. With the help of horizontal tubes, the frame is finally formed.
8. A fabric is thrown over the frame, which is attached to the frame with short ropes.

A similar tent is disassembled in the reverse order. If each structural element is numbered, then the assembly and disassembly process will take somewhat less precious time.

Naturally, a tent can be purchased at a store, but not every winter fishing enthusiast is ready to purchase it, due to the lack of extra funds. Much cheaper and easier to make it yourself.

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Winter fishing tents

Some twenty years ago, a factory tent for winter fishing was a rarity in our country. On the ice, one could more often meet home-made tents of a wide variety of designs. The simplest options were a large plastic bag, one end of which was attached to the handle of a drill screwed into the ice, and the other was supported by the angler himself with his shoulders and head. The lower edge of the bag-tent was pressed against the ice by a box on which the angler sat. Fishing in such a tent was a real torment, so many anglers, especially bream anglers, sewed reliable and spacious tents of original designs. In addition, drawings and diagrams of winter tents were periodically published in the "Homemade" section of the "Fisherman" magazine.

Today, probably, few people sew tents on their own. At least, they are almost never found in water bodies. After all, it is much easier (and, perhaps, cheaper) to buy a ready-made tent. Shops offer a wide variety of options - for every taste and budget.

Chinese spring tents or, as they are called, "automatic machines"

The simplest and most budget option are Chinese spring tents or, as they are called, “automatic machines”. They are sold under the brands "Condor", "Siwedia", etc. The price is 600-1500 rubles. - depends on the size, the presence of the bottom and the thickness of the material. The awning of such a tent is attached to a frame made of spring wire, which is folded into a figure eight. The advantages of such tents is their compactness - when assembled, a single tent in a case is a flat pancake with a diameter of 50 cm, a thickness of 5 cm and a weight of 2 kg. The tent unfolds on the ice itself - just take it out of the cover.

However, these tents also have their drawbacks - they are unstable in the wind, and additional fasteners are not included in the tent kit. Tents of this type are usually sprinkled with snow around the perimeter, but this is done, rather, for warming. Snow will not help to keep the tent in a strong wind. For reliable fastening, you need to separately purchase special "screws" that are screwed into the ice. The simplest gimlets, made of self-tapping screws and resembling a bottle corkscrew, are sold at a price of 100 rubles for 4 pieces. A set of real, "Alpine" collars will cost you more than the tent itself. Spring-type tents come with a bottom and without a bottom. A tent with a bottom that is fastened with a zipper is preferable, since it does not need to be covered with snow around the perimeter, and the angler, pressing the bottom with his own weight, makes the tent more stable in the wind.

Chinese cheap tents very often require improvement - strengthening the loops, sometimes replacing zippers. Such tents are made, as a rule, from thin polyester, which protects well from wind and wet snow, but does not "breathe" at all. The tent is ventilated through a window and a slightly ajar “door”. There are also two - and even three-layer spring tents. They are, accordingly, more expensive. Assembling this type of tent from the first time seems to be impossible for anyone. Therefore, after the purchase, it makes sense to work out at home. The sequence of actions when assembling the tent is usually shown on the diagram enclosed in the pocket of the bag-case. After several fishing trips, you will learn how to fold the automatic tent in a “figure of eight” and put it away in a cover in a few seconds.

Another common type of ice fishing tent is the umbrella tent.

They are produced not only abroad, but also in Russia, under the brands Nadezhda, Malek, Nelma, etc. Tents of this type have a rigid frame, usually made of durable duralumin, which opens like an umbrella. Such tents are more reliable and stable. There are 2, 4 and 6-beam designs. The latter are, of course, the most stable. In the production of these tents, mainly materials of higher quality and strength are used than for spring-type tents.

If the name of the tent contains the index "D" (for example, "Stack-Al D"), then this indicates that the upper part of the tent is made of "breathable" fabric. In such tents in frosty weather, condensation practically does not form. In addition, you can use heaters without fear of getting burned. However, given that ordinary tarpaulin is most often used as a “breathable” fabric, in wet weather the roof of such a tent begins to let moisture through, which drips directly onto the angler. Tents of this type are also disassembled and assembled quite quickly. When folded, they are not as compact as automatic machines and are a cylindrical cover 1.2 m long. The weight of a single tent is about 3 kg. The cost of umbrella tents is from 3 to 6 thousand rubles.

Tents from Western manufacturers - "Maverick", "Rapala", "AVIREX"

Today, the market offers the widest range of "branded" tents from Western manufacturers - "Maverick", "Rapala", "AVIREX", etc. well-thought-out ventilation system through special membranes and maximum ease of assembly, disassembly and operation. Of course, their price is 2-3 times higher. Also, do not forget that serious tents have a very decent weight. For example, the chic triple Rapala Pop-up Tent 3-Man (worth from 15 thousand rubles), the developers of which seem to have taken into account absolutely all the nuances of winter fishing, has a weight of 10.4 kg. As for the capacity of the tent, then, here you need to be guided by the "-1" rule. Those. if the tent is “double”, then in practice one angler can comfortably accommodate and fish in it. If "triple" - then two.

Some anglers use universal winter-summer tents in winter, or summer tents in general, however, the presence of an additional awning and canopy in winter creates only additional inconvenience and increases the disassembly-assembly time. A number of anglers prefer professional alpine tents. Given the high (from $ 1 thousand) cost of the latter, this is hardly advisable. However, the choice always remains with the buyer.

You can buy a tent for winter fishing. They are different: large, small, medium; quite cheap and quite expensive. In any case, you can choose according to your budget and needs, buy and not bother - this is my opinion. But, there are people with obvious “creative incontinence” and too smooth hands growing from that very place. 😀 Here, this article is for them - how to make your own ice fishing tent.

So why is it needed? For wind and snow protection. Consider several options for independently making a tent for fishing in the winter. As usual, there is a simple way and a more complex, thorough one, as well as a very thorough and very laborious one. I will briefly describe all three.

. Well, this is the most conditional and easy-to-make shelter from snow and, to some extent, from the wind.

It's even, rather, not a tent, but such a cape. Our task is to make a dome from a dense polyethylene film. The support of the tent will be an ice screw. To do this, we extend the drill to the maximum and screw it at an angle into the ice, as can be seen from the figure. Polyethylene can be cut in the form of an isosceles right-angled triangle, so that when it is folded in half, it naturally turns out to be a right-angled isosceles triangle. If you forgot the geometry or did not understand anything, here is the diagram.

Accordingly, we sew a zipper, which can be closed. We make holes in the eyelets along the perimeter of the bell. Through these holes we will fasten the cape to the ice with steel pins or nails.

The dome of a polyethylene tent is not the best solution in terms of strength. It is quite difficult to sew a zipper well so as not to tear the film. But, on the other hand, the film is transparent and everything is visible around. So, you can make a dome out of fabric (light, translucent or denser). You can make a dome according to a more advanced pattern. This is already a transition to a more complex design of a winter tent. Here, already, an ice drill will not work as a support. At a minimum, you need a central support, higher. It can be made foldable by attaching the sections with tubes, as in old bamboo rods. One end is sharp for cutting into ice. We stretch the dome on such a central support and stretch the edges, driving pins into the ice through the holes (or using stretch ropes sewn to the canopy of the tent).

Even more complex structures, as in the figure, require more than one support. In addition to the central one, 4 or more auxiliary supports are required on the sides. In this way, you can make a fairly large tent. Of course, the larger the tent, the more folding supports, the heavier and more voluminous the tent will be when folded ...

And, the most outdated, time-consuming and complex option make a tent for winter fishing- make a collapsible rigid frame of aluminum tubes. And already a dome made of thin fabric is pulled onto the assembled frame. Lots of design options! I think if you have come to such a life that you want to make this kind of tent yourself, then you will design and construct it yourself to make it even more interesting 😉

I repeat. Personally, I think that with the current abundance of winter tents on sale, and their moderate cost, making it yourself is a dubious idea. But perhaps there are fans of various homemade products and they will decide make your own ice fishing tent. I hope that these brave people will find some useful ideas in the proposed material. 😉

During winter fishing, the angler needs to protect himself from many weather conditions that are acceptable in winter, and for this, a winter fishing tent is very well suited.

In addition, it increases the time the fisherman stays in cold weather. If heating devices are used in the tent, then the air in it can be warmed up to 20 degrees and is freely in it without outerwear.

Types of winter fishing tents

Winter tents are divided into types, on which their design, installation and assembly depend.

• Umbrella. This type is considered the simplest in its design. It has an umbrella design, thanks to which it is easy to mount and assemble. For the manufacture of the frame, dural rods are used, which increase the reliability and strength of the tent. The awning can be made of synthetic fabrics or a combination with a tarpaulin.
• Machine. The scheme of their construction is that a tent is sewn to the frame. When collecting, it is enough to twist it into a circle, and it unfolds instantly due to the action of the frame, which works like a spring. Such tents are becoming more and more popular among anglers, because they have a low price, low weight. But along with this, it has many disadvantages: poor wind resistance, the frame breaks easily if the tent is not properly aligned.
• Frame. Its design resembles the usual summer version. It develops from several folding arches and an awning. She understands for 10 minutes, or even more. The tent does not differ in special reliability. Fishermen rarely purchase this type of winter tent.

What requirements should a homemade tent for winter fishing meet?

A winter tent should create the most favorable conditions on cold, windy, winter days. In addition, it should serve as a place where you can cook food, drink hot tea and just keep warm.

Now the market is full of all possible types of tents, but it's still nice to make your own. If you perform self-tailoring of a tent, you should complete it with some requirements:

• It should be light and compact.
• Since it is portable, the tent must be mobile.
• Select fabrics should be dense.
• It should be easy and quick to assemble and disassemble.
• In its manufacture, it is better to give preference to stronger and more reliable materials. The heat in the middle of the structure should be maintained as long as possible.

What materials and tools will you need?

A very common homemade ice fishing tent is a construction based on a fishing box. You can buy it at any store that specializes in selling fishing tackle. In addition, you will also need some accessories:

• Skis, in the amount of two pairs (children's and school version)
• Tubes, you can use ski poles.
• Old folding bed.
• Thick fabric, tarpaulin works best.

At first glance, it is not entirely clear what this design will look like. But, in practice, its effectiveness and ease of use have been proven. After the design is completed, a box should be obtained, which is transported using skis. In addition, it is easy to assemble and move even on ice.

Drawings of a homemade winter tent

As can be seen from the diagram, the tent is mounted on skis and this simplifies its fastening on the ice. Indeed, fastening ordinary winter tents requires a lot of time and effort. And with a similar design, the angler can move around the pond many times. Wherever a new hole is made, the angler pulls it up to him and, climbing inside, is ready to fish in warmth and comfort.

Note! To reduce the windage, and in strong winds it was easier to drag the tent, it is necessary to remove the awning from the tent. If this is not done, then it will simply be difficult to drag it.

Step-by-step instruction

This design is very old, but very reliable. More than one generation of anglers have experienced it in practice.

How to make a tent with your own hands photo and pattern

• Ski poles will serve as a frame, where they are mounted vertically. Horizontal tubes should be an order of magnitude thinner. The upper nodes must be made in the form of a triple connecting adapter and its termination is made as a cylinder. It is worth noting that the diameters of the cylinder and the tubes with which they are connected must match.
• Next is the fixing of the tubes in a vertical position to the skis. A T-shaped tongue is inserted into the metal plate fixed on the ski, which is located at the lower end of the tube. After that, the tube is rotated 90 degrees.
• Two pipes taken from a cot used to connect the frame to the box. At the end of the bent tube, the end of the docking product is fixed. The latch is installed on the other end of the tube.
• Eyelets made from copper strip will serve to connect the box with the tubes.
• At the end of all the work, it remains to pull the awning. In its lower part, metal plates with slots are installed. In these slots it is necessary to stretch the brackets that are driven into the side ends of the skis. Connections are fixed with laces. In order for the structure to stably hold on to a frozen reservoir, it must be equipped with two anchors.

Homemade pegs and tent pins

In order to make pegs that will be used for a winter tent, you need to take long and strong self-tapping screws. At the peg, the top is made in the form of a hook. This process is done with pliers. Screws are made from metal tubes that have a thread. If there is none, then self-tapping screws will fit perfectly.

How to sew a tent with your own hands in the form of a house

You can consider another very popular type of tents, which are made in the form of a house. To make your own tent, you will need:

• Fabric that does not get wet - 14 sq.m.
• Metal washers - 1.5 mm diameter (up to 20 pcs.)
• Braided rope - 15 meters.
• Not a wide tape - 9 meters.
• Rubberized fabric for bedding - 6 meters.

Having prepared all the materials, you can proceed to the manufacture of a tent that can accommodate one or two people. To begin with, 2 pieces of fabric of the same size are cut out - 1.8 by 0.9 meters. On the long side, markings of 65 centimeters are made, the same operation is done on the other side. The fabric is cut at the connection points. Thus, the entrance and the back wall of the tent are obtained.

The diagram shows how to do all the other work step by step. The only thing to remember is that all elements are stitched together with high quality. This is where tape comes to the rescue, which will strengthen the seams.

If ordinary weave is used for the tent, then polyethylene will additionally need to be used. Rings are also sewn into the tarpaulin so that the tent can be strengthened.

Assembling the tent on site

The assembly of the entire structure takes a little time and effort:

1. Skis, the tongues of which are inserted into the slots of the plates, are connected to the halves of the bent tubes, which should be along the axis of the ski, and at the same time the ends are turned inside the tent by 90 degrees.
2. Through special holes on the ski racks, the ends of each pair of bent tubes are threaded.
3. Skis are interconnected to form a rectangle shape.
4. Then a box is installed on this structure.
5. At the ends of the skis, four vertical pipes are mounted, which serve as racks.
6. With the help of a tee, the roof pipes are connected. Connecting parts are installed on the ends of vertical tubes.
7. After aligning the holes of the tubes and tees, mounting wires are pulled into them.
8. A tarpaulin is stretched over the frame, which is fixed with laces.

The disassembly of the structure is carried out in the reverse order. To make the process faster, you can number the details.

So, despite the fact that there are many different types of fishing winter tents, no one has canceled home-made, time-tested ones. They are easy enough to make yourself. But at the same time, we must remember that they must meet all the requirements of the angler. After all, it becomes a temporary home and a refuge from the frost.

When making your own tent, you should carefully design it and select high-quality materials.

Do-it-yourself winter fishing tent - step by step guide

I thought for a long time how to keep warm in a single-layer umbrella-type tent, I don’t want to carry a folding bed with me, as some anglers do. Using a gas oven for heating, it turns out that warm air stands under the dome of the tent, and instantly disappears through a single-layer fabric, and below, as always, it is cold. Sitting on a fishing box, your feet get cold, and you can’t sleep at night. Due to the temperature difference, condensation forms on the walls of the winter tent, and then turns into a crust of ice.

Accordingly, two problems need to be solved:

• Close ice.
• Insulate tent fabric

Wandering around a building store, I stumbled upon some kind of insulation called Izolon. The thickness is 10 mm, and the price per linear meter is quite affordable, so as not to regret if nothing comes of the idea.

Its height is 1500 mm, it took 2 meters in length, the result was a piece of 2000 mm by 1500 mm. He laid him on the floor of the tent, that is, on the snow. The cold from the ice stopped coming. Not the entire perimeter of the tent turned out to be closed, the open area is enough for just four holes, two per angler.

This piece was enough for two backpacks (so as not to stand in the snow) and two anglers. You can sit comfortably, even without shoes in the same socks, if you lie down with a jack, then you can sleep quite comfortably.

You can fold it in a roll (it’s not convenient for me personally) or like paper, I put the drags on top of the sled and strengthen it with rubber stretch marks. Task number one - to close the ice and snow inside the tent and to exclude the flow of cold has been solved.

We turn to solving the second problem - to insulate the tent itself along the perimeter, i.e. Strengthen the protection of the tent from wind blowing heat.

I found an old Soviet rag tent at home, bought a new one, but this one is not needed. I laid it out, figured it out, made a couple of cuts, a hole approximately in the center of the roof. It turned out a cover cap.

The fabric of the Soviet tent is quite thick, lays down with folds, this results in a small layer of air, which is good for keeping warm.

The door of the Soviet tent was combined with the main door.

As a result, heat is retained inside the tent 4-6 times longer, the gas burner worked at maximum flame for about 14 hours before the tent was remodeled, after which the 5 liter bottle ran out, now the flame is half as small, inside the heat, you can sit without shoes in a T-shirt.

Condensation does not form on the walls, the tent is dry. And, which is also important, the wind is not blown now. Tested in frost -21°C. Inside it became darker, the ceiling light solves the problem.

The cover is folded into a roll, length 40 cm, thickness 25 cm, weight 1.3 kg.
Task number two - warming the "umbrella" tent around the perimeter and strengthening the wind protection has been solved.

As the saying goes "Heat, light and flies don't bite"

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Winter fishing is a lot of positive emotions that can be diluted with some of the negative emotions associated with weather conditions. It is not difficult to imagine what discomfort the angler feels in the presence of frost, and even wind, which enhances the feeling of cold. The wind may not be strong, but it can bring a lot of problems. If you have a winter tent for fishing, then some of the problems can be reduced to zero.

The presence of a tent allows you to increase the total time the fisherman stays on the pond in the winter. Moreover, you can easily raise the temperature in the tent to a positive mark, which will allow the fisherman to feel very comfortable.

Depending on the design features, winter tents are divided into specific models.

Umbrella

These are the simplest designs that are easy to assemble and install. To make the frame of such a tent, you should use durable, but lightweight materials. Synthetic fabrics or their combinations with tarpaulin are more suitable as an awning for covering.

Machine

The design is designed in such a way that the frame acts as a spring, which takes the desired shape when it is released from the package. They are quite popular due to their simplicity of design and lightness. Despite this, these tents have a number of disadvantages. Firstly, they are not very resistant to strong winds, and secondly, it is not so easy to fold it. Therefore, going fishing, you will have to work out before that. It unfolds itself, but without skills, it will be very difficult to fold it, and if you overdo it, you can break it.

frame

This tent consists of several folding arcs and an awning, which covers this frame. We can safely say that this is the same simple option, but it takes a long time to assemble and disassemble. In addition, it is not particularly durable. Therefore, anglers rarely acquire a similar design.

Requirements for a homemade tent for winter fishing

A winter fishing tent should protect the angler from wind, frost and precipitation. Not only that, the tent should have enough space to relax so that you can cook dinner or just drink tea to keep warm.

In specialized outlets, you can buy any tent, especially since the range is very large. Be that as it may, some anglers make them on their own, taking into account all the requirements. In addition, who, if not fishermen, knows what kind of tent is required. Moreover, not all factory-made models meet the requirements of winter fishing enthusiasts.

A homemade tent should be:

• quite light and compact;
• mobile so that you can easily move;
• covered with dense but breathable fabric;
• easy to install and dismantle;
• durable and strong, as well as keep warm for a long time.

To work, you will need to stock up on such tools

Most angler-made tents fit in a fishing box. The box, by the way, can also be made independently, which is what many fishermen do, although you can buy it. In addition to the box, you will need the following accessories:

• two pairs of skis, one for children, one for school;
• tubes. In this case, it can be ski poles;
• unnecessary folding bed;
• thick fabric, such as a tarpaulin.

At first glance, how can a tent be built from such a set of elements. But, nevertheless, such a design proved that it has the right to life. The final product fits into a fishing box, which is very easy to transport across the ice. The construction is quick and easy to assemble and just as easy to move across the ice in working order.

The only negative is that there is not enough space in it. But if you approach the problem constructively, then there is an opportunity to solve it and increase the tent in volume. Paradoxically, but it protects from the cold, and this is the main thing.

Drawings of a homemade winter tent

Judging from the drawings, the tent is mounted on skis, which simplifies its installation on the ice. Ordinary tents require special fasteners. In addition, skis allow you to move the entire structure around the pond countless times. As a rule, winter fishing is not limited to one punched hole - there can be ten or even more, and each hole has to be caught.

The only thing is that it is problematic to use it in the presence of a strong wind, since it is installed on skis, the wind will be able to move it around the pond on its own. In this case, you can get used to it and use the power of the wind to move it. The main thing is to drill holes correctly.

Step by step production

Despite the fact that this design was born a long time ago, many anglers have tested it in the harsh conditions of winter.

How to make a tent with your own hands

• Ski poles serve as a frame and are installed vertically. Horizontal tubes should be thinner. At the corners, the frame is connected using tees, the diameter of which must match the diameter of both vertical and horizontal tubes.
• The next step is to attach the vertical tubes to the skis. A metal plate is attached to the ski, into which a tongue is inserted in the letter T, fixed at the lower end of the tube. To fix the stick, it is enough to turn it at an angle of 90 degrees.
• From an old folding bed, two sticks are being prepared that will connect the frame to the box. A bent tube is taken, at the end of which there is a docking station. At the other end of the tube is a latch, which serves as a fastener for the docking station.
• A spring is made from a copper strip, which connects the box with the tubes.
• In conclusion, it remains to stretch the awning. Metal strips with holes are attached to the bottom of the tent. Brackets fixed to the ends of the skis are pulled into these holes. The awning is connected to the brackets with the help of ropes. For stable behavior of the tent on ice, it is equipped with two anchors.

How to make fasteners

If the tent is not fixed on the ice, then at the slightest movement it will move in any direction, especially in the presence of wind. Therefore, it is necessary to make special pegs, at the end of which there is a thread. For this purpose, long and durable self-tapping screws are suitable, the top of which is bent in the form of a hook. By the way, hooks with threads of any size are available in hardware stores.

How to sew a tent with your own hands

Alternatively, you can make a tent in the form of a house. To make it you need to take:

• Water-repellent fabric, 14 sq. meters.
• Metal washers, 1.5 mm in diameter, 20 pcs.
• Braided rope, up to 15 m long.
• Narrow tape, about 9 m long.
• Bedding fabric, rubberized within 6 m.

Such a tent can accommodate one or even two people. First of all, you need to prepare two pieces of fabric, measuring 1.8x0.9 m. On the side of 1.8 m, marks are made every 65 centimeters. The same is done with the other (0.9 m) side. The fabric should be cut at the connection points, then you get the entrance and the back wall of the tent.

The diagram shows step-by-step the implementation of further work. Most importantly, all details must be sewn securely. Tape should be used to reinforce the seams. There are times when a tent is sewn from ordinary fabric. In case of bad weather, a polyethylene film is used, which is able to protect against wind and precipitation. Metal rings are sewn into the fabric for fastening. As a rule, they are placed along the bottom of the awning, as well as in the places where the fabric is attached to the frame.

Setting up a tent on a pond

Assembling a homemade ski tent takes a minimum of useful time:

1. The skis, on which the tongues are fixed, are connected to the halves of the tubes located parallel to the skis. They should be directed inside the tent.
2. Each pair of bent tubes is threaded through special holes located on the ski racks.
3. Skis are interconnected so that a rectangle is obtained.
4. A fishing box is installed on the structure prepared in this way.
5. At the ends of each ski, vertical racks are installed. There should be four of them.
6. Tees are taken and with the help of them a roof is formed. They are installed on each vertical rack.
7. With the help of horizontal tubes, the frame is finally formed.
8. A fabric is thrown over the frame, which is attached to the frame with short ropes.

A similar tent is disassembled in the reverse order. If each structural element is numbered, then the assembly and disassembly process will take somewhat less precious time.

Naturally, a tent can be purchased at a store, but not every winter fishing enthusiast is ready to purchase it, due to the lack of extra funds. Much cheaper and easier to make it yourself.

The arrival of winter with its sub-zero temperatures, piercing wind and prickly snow does not mean that going out into nature should be postponed until next summer. Of course, most people prefer to sit peacefully in warm apartments, but there are those who are not at all afraid of -20 on a thermometer. They are preparing winter fishing gear, picking up warm clothes and shoes, and applying maximum ingenuity in such a matter as insulating a tent. It is on their experience that this quite solvable problem should be considered.

Correct location

Location of the tent in winter

Any more or less experienced angler will tell you that putting up a tent on a pond in a place convenient for you, where the shore or trees can protect from the wind - this is not fishing - it's just a camping trip. Fish gather in places that are convenient for her. Of course, it takes into account climatic and relief features, but they are often radically different from our preferences. Therefore, winter fishing enthusiasts have developed some rules for setting up a tent, which can be applied under other conditions.

The main source of cold in open space is by no means frost, but wind. You can protect yourself from frost with quality clothing. It is much more difficult to hide from the wind. That is why the tent should be set up so that the entrance is on the leeward side, and in order not to blow, it is recommended to sprinkle the lower perimeter with snow.

Warming methods

Insulation of a winter tent with polyethylene

There are several ways to insulate a tent with your own hands. Some of them can be used in combination, some exclude the rest. You can only choose by trying a few times, but we will try to carefully consider the most popular ones to make your choice easier.

• Insulation of the winter tent with polyethylene. The most affordable way to help protect yourself from rain and snow. However, he cannot save for a long time. Condensation will accumulate on the inside, and the material itself is quite light and it will be necessary to carefully fix it, at least with clothespins, and this will greatly increase the installation time of the tent.
• Double tent. Or an additional tent, which can be easily made from an old tent or sewn into a special cover, such as a tarpaulin. This method is much more effective than polyethylene insulation, but requires additional preparation at home.
• Internal heaters. In specialized stores you can find a wide selection of isothermal insulation based on synthetic winterizer, silicone and the like. They are lined with double-sided breathable fabric and perfectly protect against moisture. Their cost, of course, is quite decent, but they also give a solid guarantee of heat. There is also a more budget option: a heat reflector on foil, fixed on the inner walls with clips. You will have to tinker with it in the cold, but the heat from the heater will linger inside the tent much longer.
• Insulated floors. The main source of cold inside the tent is frozen ground, snow or ice if you are fishing. The simplest solution to cut off this source is to use travel mats. They are made of a special porous material and are designed specifically for this purpose. But it should be borne in mind that after some time they will begin to let the heat down, which can lead to the melting of ice or snow and the formation of an elementary puddle right in the middle of the tent.

The listed methods, singly or in combination, will help to keep warm in the tent for some time and they are used everywhere, especially if being outdoors is planned for only a few hours. However, to spend the night on a pond or in a winter forest, this is often not enough.

Forced heating

Paraffin candles

The most effective way to insulate a winter tent is to use simple or complex heating devices or objects.

• The most affordable in this regard can be called ordinary paraffin candles. At a not too high sub-zero temperature, they will quite cope with this task, especially if you place a candle in a thermos flask. This accomplishes two goals at once. Firstly, safety increases many times, because even by negligence knocking over such a heat source, you will not set fire to anything. Secondly, the flask itself warms up from the fire of the candle and begins to intensely radiate heat.
• In second place is the old, proven method of heating a tent with a hot stone. True, we will have to find this very stone, which is somewhat difficult to do in winter. Then make a fire, heat a stone on a living flame and bring it into the tent. So that it does not burn the floor and melt the ice on the floor, you can put it in a metal pot, which, by the way, will increase the operating time of such a “heater”, or wrap it with several layers of foil.
• Gas heater. A special compact device powered by liquefied gas, designed as if on purpose for tourists, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts. It can be of two types depending on the nozzle:
• With metal nozzle.
• With ceramic nozzle.

They are very easy to use, do not take up much space, but their operation is limited by the size of a stationary cylinder, so it is better to take a spare with you.

• Petrol heater. There are compact and inexpensive models. Unlike gas, they are even more unpretentious, but the fire hazard increases significantly. Requires increased attention and caution.
• And, of course, a wood-burning stove. Not very convenient for transportation. Of all the above options, heating a winter tent with a compact stove can be called the most ideal.

No need to be afraid of frost and hide your noses behind a double-glazed window and an insulated safe door. A winter trip to the bosom of nature, if you are well prepared for it, will give you indescribable pleasure, give you a huge boost of vivacity and cheer you up not for a day or two.

Winter fishing is a lot of positive emotions that can be diluted with some of the negative emotions associated with weather conditions. It is not difficult to imagine what discomfort the angler feels in the presence of frost, and even wind, which enhances the feeling of cold. The wind may not be strong, but it can bring a lot of problems. If you have a winter tent for fishing, then some of the problems can be reduced to zero.

The presence of a tent allows you to increase the total time the fisherman stays on the pond in the winter. Moreover, you can easily raise the temperature in the tent to a positive mark, which will allow the fisherman to feel very comfortable.

Depending on the design features, winter tents are divided into specific models.

These are the simplest designs that are easy to assemble and install. To make the frame of such a tent, you should use durable, but lightweight materials. Synthetic fabrics or their combinations with tarpaulin are more suitable as an awning for covering.

The design is designed in such a way that the frame acts as a spring, which takes the desired shape when it is released from the package. They are quite popular due to their simplicity of design and lightness. Despite this, these tents have a number of disadvantages. Firstly, they are not very resistant to strong winds, and secondly, it is not so easy to fold it. Therefore, going fishing, you will have to work out before that. It unfolds itself, but without skills, it will be very difficult to fold it, and if you overdo it, you can break it.

This tent consists of several folding arcs and an awning, which covers this frame. We can safely say that this is the same simple option, but it takes a long time to assemble and disassemble. In addition, it is not particularly durable. Therefore, anglers rarely acquire a similar design.

A winter fishing tent should protect the angler from wind, frost and precipitation. Not only that, the tent should have enough space to relax so that you can cook dinner or just drink tea to keep warm.

In specialized outlets, you can buy any tent, especially since the range is very large. Be that as it may, some anglers make them on their own, taking into account all the requirements. In addition, who, if not fishermen, knows what kind of tent is required. Moreover, not all factory-made models meet the requirements of winter fishing enthusiasts.

A homemade tent should be:

• quite light and compact;
• mobile so that you can easily move;
• covered with dense but breathable fabric;
• easy to install and dismantle;
• durable and strong, as well as keep warm for a long time.

To work, you will need to stock up on such tools

Most angler-made tents fit in a fishing box. The box, by the way, can also be made independently, which is what many fishermen do, although you can buy it. In addition to the box, you will need the following accessories:

• two pairs of skis, one for children, one for school;
• tubes. In this case, it can be ski poles;
• unnecessary folding bed;
• thick fabric, such as a tarpaulin.

At first glance, how can a tent be built from such a set of elements. But, nevertheless, such a design proved that it has the right to life. The final product fits into a fishing box, which is very easy to transport across the ice. The construction is quick and easy to assemble and just as easy to move across the ice in working order.

The only negative is that there is not enough space in it. But if you approach the problem constructively, then there is an opportunity to solve it and increase the tent in volume. Paradoxically, but it protects from the cold, and this is the main thing.

Judging from the drawings, the tent is mounted on skis, which simplifies its installation on the ice. Ordinary tents require special fasteners. In addition, skis allow you to move the entire structure around the pond countless times. As a rule, winter fishing is not limited to one punched hole - there can be ten or even more, and each hole has to be caught.

The only thing is that it is problematic to use it in the presence of a strong wind, since it is installed on skis, the wind will be able to move it around the pond on its own. In this case, you can get used to it and use the power of the wind to move it. The main thing is to drill holes correctly.

Despite the fact that this design was born a long time ago, many anglers have tested it in the harsh conditions of winter.

How to make a tent with your own hands

• Ski poles serve as a frame and are installed vertically. Horizontal tubes should be thinner. At the corners, the frame is connected using tees, the diameter of which must match the diameter of both vertical and horizontal tubes.
• The next step is to attach the vertical tubes to the skis. A metal plate is attached to the ski, into which a tongue is inserted in the letter T, fixed at the lower end of the tube. To fix the stick, it is enough to turn it at an angle of 90 degrees.
• From an old folding bed, two sticks are being prepared that will connect the frame to the box. A bent tube is taken, at the end of which there is a docking station. At the other end of the tube is a latch, which serves as a fastener for the docking station.
• A spring is made from a copper strip, which connects the box with the tubes.
• In conclusion, it remains to stretch the awning. Metal strips with holes are attached to the bottom of the tent. Brackets fixed to the ends of the skis are pulled into these holes. The awning is connected to the brackets with the help of ropes. For stable behavior of the tent on ice, it is equipped with two anchors.

How to make fasteners

If the tent is not fixed on the ice, then at the slightest movement it will move in any direction, especially in the presence of wind. Therefore, it is necessary to make special pegs, at the end of which there is a thread. For this purpose, long and durable self-tapping screws are suitable, the top of which is bent in the form of a hook. By the way, hooks with threads of any size are available in hardware stores.

How to sew a tent with your own hands

Alternatively, you can make a tent in the form of a house. To make it you need to take:

• Water-repellent fabric, 14 sq. meters.
• Metal washers, 1.5 mm in diameter, 20 pcs.
• Braided rope, up to 15 m long.
• Narrow tape, about 9 m long.
• Bedding fabric, rubberized within 6 m.

Such a tent can accommodate one or even two people. First of all, you need to prepare two pieces of fabric, measuring 1.8x0.9 m. On the side of 1.8 m, marks are made every 65 centimeters. The same is done with the other (0.9 m) side. The fabric should be cut at the connection points, then you get the entrance and the back wall of the tent.

The diagram shows step-by-step the implementation of further work. Most importantly, all details must be sewn securely. Tape should be used to reinforce the seams. There are times when a tent is sewn from ordinary fabric. In case of bad weather, a polyethylene film is used, which is able to protect against wind and precipitation. Metal rings are sewn into the fabric for fastening. As a rule, they are placed along the bottom of the awning, as well as in the places where the fabric is attached to the frame.

Setting up a tent on a pond

Assembling a homemade ski tent takes a minimum of useful time:

1. The skis, on which the tongues are fixed, are connected to the halves of the tubes located parallel to the skis. They should be directed inside the tent.
2. Each pair of bent tubes is threaded through special holes located on the ski racks.
3. Skis are interconnected so that a rectangle is obtained.
4. A fishing box is installed on the structure prepared in this way.
5. At the ends of each ski, vertical racks are installed. There should be four of them.
6. Tees are taken and with the help of them a roof is formed. They are installed on each vertical rack.
7. With the help of horizontal tubes, the frame is finally formed.
8. A fabric is thrown over the frame, which is attached to the frame with short ropes.

A similar tent is disassembled in the reverse order. If each structural element is numbered, then the assembly and disassembly process will take somewhat less precious time.

Naturally, a tent can be purchased at a store, but not every winter fishing enthusiast is ready to purchase it, due to the lack of extra funds. Much cheaper and easier to make it yourself.