VEVOR DT037 Pop-Up Ice Fishing Tent: features, specs and who it suits

The VEVOR DT037 is a pop-up, hub-style ice fishing shelter sized for four to six people. It gives you a windbreak and a bit of insulation on the ice, and it folds down into a bag for the walk out. Here is what its fabric, frame and fittings mean in practice.

What "hub-style" and pop-up mean

A hub-style shelter has a central frame that opens outward in one motion, much like a large umbrella, so the walls rise and lock into place together. VEVOR says setup and takedown take just a few simple steps. Compared with a tent that needs poles threaded one at a time, this design is usually quicker, which matters when your fingers are cold.

The listing gives the item dimensions as 87 x 79 x 78 inches (roughly 221 x 201 x 198 cm) and describes about 50 square feet of fishing area. The weight is 30.6 lb (about 13.9 kg). The listing also mentions a 130 x 130 x 78 inch figure for the pop-up size, so check the manual for the exact footprint before you plan how many holes you want inside.

Fabric and insulation

The walls are made from 600D Oxford fabric, a dense woven polyester commonly used for packs and tents. VEVOR says it is filled with 80 g of cotton wadding in a triple-layer construction, which it rates as improving insulation by 35%. The brand describes the shelter as comfortable down to about 22°F (-5.5°C).

An insulated wall cuts wind chill and helps hold in the warmth of people and any heat source you bring. It doesn't turn a tent into a cabin. VEVOR also notes that the seams are sewn with needle and thread, so some leakage may occur at the seams in heavy snow or rain.

Staying put in the wind

Open ice is exposed, so anchoring matters. The tent comes with nine ice anchors and four wind ropes. The extra-wide skirt has tie-down loops, so you can fix the anchors through the skirt. The support rods are described as sturdy and built for wind and snow resistance. However sturdy the frame, stake it down properly every time, and take it down if conditions turn severe.

Ventilation, door and storage

A smoke chimney opening is built in, and the windows are removable, which lets you adjust airflow. If you plan to use any heater or stove inside, follow that appliance's manual and the tent's manual on ventilation and clearances, and local rules. A zippered door gives access, and an internal storage pouch keeps small items off the ice.

Carrying it out

The shelter packs into a large tote bag with backpack straps. At just over 30 lb, it suits a short walk or a sled. For longer hauls, most anglers pull their gear on a sled instead of carrying it.

Who it suits

It suits small groups of anglers who fish from a fixed spot and want a quick-to-set-up windbreak. It is less suited to people who need a shelter with a floor, or who plan to move holes often in the day.

What to check before you buy

• Group size: the floor area is about 50 square feet, so think about how much room your rods, seats and gear take.
• Floor: confirm whether a floor is included, as the listing describes none.
• Weather: the brand mentions possible seam leaks in heavy rain or snow.
• Anchoring: check that the ice anchors suit the ice thickness where you fish.
• Heating and air: read the manual on ventilation before using any heat source inside.
• Transport: confirm that the packed bag fits your vehicle and sled.

The short version

• A pop-up hub-style ice fishing shelter for four to six people, model DT037.
• 600D Oxford fabric with cotton fill; VEVOR says it is suited to temperatures down to 22°F.
• Nine ice anchors, four wind ropes and an extra-wide skirt with tie-down loops.
• Smoke chimney, removable windows, zippered door and internal storage bag.
• About 30.6 lb, with a carry bag with backpack straps.

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