Starting the First Layer of an Igloo and Building the Ramp
GETTING STARTED ON THE FIRST LAYER Push the stake of the assembled ICEBOX® into the center of the site where you plan to build your igloo, while leaving the flange
Assembling the ICEBOX Igloo Tool
ASSEMBLE THE PLASTIC FORM Place the Outer Panel (largest panel) of the slip form on a flat surface with the ribbed side facing down and the snap posts to your
Igloo Site Selection
The easiest place to build your igloo is a flat open area with a snow depth around 2½ to 3ft. That snow depth will help prevent damage to underlying vegetation
Venting Your Igloo
If you are going to run a stove or lantern in the igloo, you will want to have a vent so you get an exchange of air to lessen the
General Solo Igloo Building Techniques
When starting to build a solo igloo with the ICEBOX Igloo Tool, set the form in position and get it to set at the proper square to floor angle. Then
Winter Backpacking
WINTER BACKPACKING USING AN IGLOO TOOL VERSUS PACKING IN AND SETTING UP A WINTER TENT Sure, anyone winter backpacking can throw up a winter tent. They can also build a
Snow Camping
Don’t Let your Fear of the Cold Keep You From the Snow Although the fear of the cold is enough to make most people stay inside their houses warm and
Igloos Make the Best Winter Tent
WHY ICEBOX® IGLOOS MAKE THE BEST WINTER TENT FOR BACKCOUNTRY OR BACKYARD WINTER CAMPING You may already know the advantages of snow camping but if not, you may be missing
Advantages of an igloo vs snow caves, quinzees or winter tents
ADVANTAGES OF BUILDING AN ICEBOX® IGLOO VERSUS A SNOW CAVE OR QUINZEE Years of winter camping taught Igloo Ed that real snow shelters are warmer, stronger, and quieter than tents
Winter Camping
LET’S GO WINTER CAMPING! Learn How To Use Our Unique, Fun and Exciting Tool! All right campers, let’s be honest here. Just because the weather changes and the rain begins
Meet Igloo Ed and Start Building Your Own Igloo Today
Who is Igloo Ed? Igloo Ed is the inventor of the ICEBOX® Igloo Tool and loves building Igloos. Ed is more than an enthusiast, he has made it a business.
Build Your Own Igloo with an ICEBOX® plastic Form.
“Rewriting the books of winter camping! The tool is lightweight (2,2kg), it can be easily packed on top of a backpack as a box measuring 65x36x8 cm, igloos can be
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