Description
The ICEBOX® igloo construction tool is used for igloo building by creating sequential blocks in place.
To use the tool, first place the stake in the center of the igloo construction area. Next, set the clamps on the ICEBOX® slip form and fill it by shoveling loose snow into the form and packing it as the form is filled. Once the form is filled, the slip form is released and moved over and the process is repeated. A pole with 8 adjustments (1 for each layer) is used to build igloos with the correct catenary shape and to help support the weight of the snow and form while packing the snow. After finishing 6 rows of the igloo you remove the outside of the form as the wall is now leaning in far enough so the snow can be packed from the outside. The snow only needs to hold its form well enough to stay in place until you start the next block. 8 total rows are built including the final cap. Weight shown is shipping weight. Product weight for all configurations (7ft, 8ft, 9ft, 10ft, and11ft igloo) is 5lbs 2oz. Kit includes hardware for all igloo sizes The ICEBOX® Igloo Tool includes a manual and link to the 30 min. video tutorial. Click for Details including individual weights and igloo sizes for all configurations. |
Scotty McGee –
I have LOVED every igloo I’ve built with the Icebox. One year, we built the igloo on Jan 7 and the walls finally melted through on April 7…THREE MONTHS!
The math and snow engineering that went into this system is super-remarkable, and I highly recommend it for fun, front-yard igloos and expeditions alike.
Natalia L (verified owner) –
I bought the icebox for my engineer dad for Christmas and it has delivered excellent igloo making and fun. Wintertime hot chocolate in the igloo with a small candle lantern has been a highlight. Highly recommend. It works and the instructions are easy to follow.
Conor O’Neil (verified owner) –
I have owned an Icebox Igloo tool for years now. I build 3-8 igloos a year depending on planned activates. It is genius the way the math works out. Watch the video to see how to build it and you will be hooked. I highly recommend this product for outdoor winter fun and camping. I even build a two story igloo.
Doug Young –
I love my ICEBOX igloo tool! We have been building igloos with it for over 15 years. It is a very well-designed tool, and makes building a solid igloo very straightforward. Igloos are an excellent choice for winter camping. They are warm, quiet, and they over time they actually get stronger as they thaw and freeze, and more snow falls on them. It can be a tradeoff whether to build a quinzee versus snow cave versus igloo, but when the conditions are favorable, and you have the time, an igloo is an excellent and durable structure that will last days or even weeks.