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Ice House Explorer

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Product Overview

WARNING - CA PROP 65

Ice Runner Explorer: Two-Person Sled House

The Ice Runner Explorer is the BEST VALUE in a SPACIOUS, INSULATED two-person shelter!

Compare size, features, and price and you will AGREE that the Ice Runner Explorer combines UNMATCHED design and enclosed space with the LOWEST cost.

The Ice Runner Explorer is built on a tough, low-profile sled. The collapsed Explorer is ONLY 60" long x 34" wide x 14" high. This compact package weighs ONLY 49-pounds – that’s 50% LESS than many competitive models! One person can easily pull this large house without a snow machine.

But the Ice Runner Explorer is not thin, noisy nylon. The Explorer (like ALL Ice Runner shelters) is constructed with quality, warm 600 Denier FULLY INSULATED quilted material. You stay warm and enjoy added stability out on the cold, windy ice.

The Ice Runner Explorer opens fast with a patented three-pole system. These extension poles are engineered for extra rigidity and longer extension. Large push buttons allow you to put up or take down the house in two minutes. The opened Explorer gives you UNMATCHED 74-inches of headroom in a two-person house.

The long extension poles of the Explorer also provide the MAXIMUM fishable area. The Ice Runner Explorer opens to an interior “floor space” that is 57" wide x 46" deep. That is 18.2 square feet of UNOBSTRUCTED ice! This HUGE ice area remains unobstructed with the EXCLUSIVE Ice Runner back door entry. You enter and exit from the REAR of the shelter via a huge zippered door and the dry sled. NEVER step on the wet, slippery ice and climb over your holes, rods or locator again.

The Ice Runner Explorer is built for the way YOU fish. Two gear pockets are sewn into the side walls. There are FOUR huge, vertical windows – plus a SKY LIGHT – for maximum interior light and viewing tip-ups spread around the shelter. Or seal the windows tight to black-out the interior for sight fishing or spearing. Flaps are attached to the outside apron of the house to seal in the heat and eliminate drafts. There are also exterior anchor points if you need to stake out the house on glare ice. The shell has side vents and reflective patches on all four sides. Ice Runner even includes a clear exterior envelope for your ID license info – if required in your state. We have included EVERY feature you asked for in a two-person COMPLETE ice fishing sled shelter!

Ice Runner has also eliminated fixed, heavy built-in seats. No seats are included because everyone fishes differently – and has different requirements from day to day. Add the folding chair, bench or bucket that matches your style. Store one or two seats depending on the day. Enjoy the added space, versatility and ease of entry not possible with seats that are bolted to the sled.

The Ice Runner Explorer is designed to be the PERFECT sled ice shelter for two anglers. It is warm and roomy. There is space for four or more holes, plus tackle, a heater and locators. But the Explorer is not too large, too heavy, or too complicated for one angler. The light, low profile sled pulls easy and the Explorer sets up fast by one person. When you are done fishing, the compact and lightweight Explorer fits easily fit in the back of a small SUV. The Ice Runner Explorer has plenty of room for two people, but it may be the most spacious and versatile one-man ice shelter for the hard-core solo ice angler!

On top of ALL these standard features that make fishing easier and more comfortable, Ice Runner ensures the Explorer is your BEST VALUE by including a FREE sled cover with every house. That’s a $50.00 FREE bonus! The middle zipper on the sled cover provides fast access to all your gear without removing the cover. The roomy sled will store your auger, heater and fishing gear with room to spare.

Ice Runner stands behind their loyal customers with FREE replacement windows for the life of your shelter. All the windows are replaceable (Velcro all the way around) and come with a lifetime warranty. Just send any cracked windows back to us for free replacement!

The Ice Runner Explorer requires only minor assembly of the folding poles. (See the assembly instructions below.) Poles are already mounted on bracket so assembly is less time consuming and should take less than 60 minutes.

Ice Runner gives you the option to add a tow hitch for pulling your Explorer with your ATV or snowmobile. For added strength and protection when towing a loaded sled, Hyfax runner kits are also available for the Explorer.

Compare size, features, and price and you will AGREE that the Ice Runner Explorer combines UNMATCHED design and enclosed space with the LOWEST cost. That is why the Ice Runner Explorer is the BEST VALUE in a SPACIOUS, INSULATED two-person ice fishing shelter! Order YOURS today!

ICE RUNNER EXPLORER ICE SHELTER SPECS:

Angler Capacity: 2

Collapsed Size: 60" long x 34" wide x 14" high

Set-up Total Footprint: 60” wide x 76” deep x 74” high (not including snow apron)

Interior Ice Floor Space: 57" x 46" (not including sled) Small Hyfax Kit

Fishable Area: 18.2 sq. ft.

Assembled Height: 74"

Total Weight: 49 lbs

Framework: Aluminum poles (3 pole system, collapsible)

Windows: 4 vertical side windows. Removable, with covers plus, sky light

Door: Rear Entry

Gear Pockets: 2

Fabric: Fully Insulated - 600 Denier

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  • 5
    Ice runner explorer

    Posted by Ernest Holtz on Feb 14th 2026

    I love the weight of the shanty and very easy to but together and the windows are better than I ever seen for watching tip ups and the sunroof is great for letting light in so you can set up your shanty to fish and the material its made of is very durable so glad I bought this shanty and looking forward using it for many years

  • 5
    Fish house explorer

    Posted by Jeff Miltimore on Jan 20th 2026

    I absolutely love it, love the light weight of it

  • 5
    Ice House Explorer

    Posted by Karl Awiszus on Jan 18th 2026

    We live on a large lake that we love to ice fish on. My set up for this lake is to large to take to other local lakes, that’s why I purchased the Ice House Explorer .it went together easily and I like quality of the material!! The lengthy windows are great for keeping an eye on tip ups and I was surprised to see each window cover has a Velcro strap so you can roll and secure the cover. My wife and I are looking forward to taking this to all our other local lakes. Easy for one man to load in truck.

  • 5
    Explorer

    Posted by Terry on Jan 13th 2026

    Make shelves to fit between bars

  • 5
    Explorer

    Posted by Terry on Jan 13th 2026

    Make shelves to fit between bars

  • 5
    Windows

    Posted by John the fisherman on Dec 18th 2025

    Great customer service, my windows were so fogged up, could not see through them. I called, no questions asked. They sent all new windows. This was a gift from my wife 7 years ago, cant say enough about this shanty and there customer service. Fish on !

  • 5
    Ice house Explorer

    Posted by Robert Klein on Dec 8th 2025

    Nice 2 man shelter. Haven't used it yet. Easy to put together. Fit and finish very good! Fast delivery.

  • 5
    Explorer Ice House

    Posted by Steve Brainard on Jan 6th 2023

    Always owned Clam huts prior to purchasing the Ice Runner and initially the poles were a little frustrating but two applications of lube made for easy sliding. In ice fishing everything is a trade off but in my opinion you cannot beat this hut for price, quality, weight and most importantly for me the low profile. I can slide this into my truck bed, put another full size sled on top of it and still have room on the side for an Otter sled, a bucket and my Strikemaster Lite Glide sled. Loading and unloading by myself is easy and the roomy interior easily handles two adults and gear.

  • 4
    Ice runner explorer

    Posted by Dominic on Dec 7th 2022

    Was in the market for a cheap and light weight flip over to get back into the run and gun game. Stumbled upon some reviews online about this company and after more research pulled the trigger on this unit. Added the hyfax and towbar as well as opted for the already assembled option. Ordered this on Monday afternoon and had a lovely big box outside my door on Thursday. Packaging was solid as all tape seems were positioned so that when cutting upon with a knife you don't risk slicing into the fabric. When I selected the assembled option I figured I'd still have to put the hyfax and tow bar on my self, nope this flip over came 100% ready to go right out if the box. Initial for and feel is that of one of the big three, set this up in a non heated or insulated garage and just sitting inside it it was starting to warm up a good amount. The explorer has just a tad more room the my eskimo quick fish 3, has plenty of room to fish 2 people but light enough for one person to load gear and haul out by hand if needed. Sadly no ice yet in my area so don't have full season review on it hence the 4 stars but I think I made the right choice