ICEBOX Igloo Maker Review
ICEBOX Igloo Maker
Leave your heavy four-season tent at home and use the ICEBOX to build a durable, custom-sized igloo for cozy, comfortable and fun winter outings.
You too, can build and igloo!
: I saw this and put it on my wedding registry as a long-shot/novelty item.
I ACTUALLY RECEIVED IT! Of course from the one family that understands me!
Now… I was really excited to use this. Yet, when I got it, we were down to about 6 inches of snow, after a BIG MELTDOWN. The snow was essentially sugar/ice. I watched the video and quickly read the book.
A couple of things:
1. You really need to watch the video and read the book WELL. Take notes of important things.
2. The time required for your first igloo or two, will be MORE than it will be for subsequent shelters.
3. The better the snow the easier your first time will go.
4. Try the 8′ first… I tried the 7′; but it seems to be one of the more difficult to build – based on how the tool is used.
5. A good shovel is a helpful tool.
Now the story – So my wife and I tried to build one on our honeymoon. Probably not the patience test we should have undertaken during our honeymoon, but it was still fun. We did about 2/3 the first day and darkness fell. When we went to finish the top portion, we couldnt get the top to stay. Our floor wasn’t really level and I dont think we built the first layer properly. We also didnt try very hard at the top. I know that had we built the walls right, or done the 8′, we would have been ok.
Overall:
Take your time on the first one, and dont get discouraged. I know that it takes time, but once completed it is a LOT OF FUN. Also, if you get good at it, you can build one in about 3 hours. It seems like a lot, but the thing LASTS! A lot of fun, even when used as a novelty.
I know there are some frustrations to building your igloo at first, but really, this thing makes the impossible possible. I can only imagine what it would be like to try this next year, at the START of the season, with good fresh snow!
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