Portables

[bambeslayer]

Frabill
Fishtrap
otter

Going to buy one hear what one...Not a lot of people talkingaboutthe frabills' I seemed to like them any pro or cons anyone know?

[jigglestick]

compare cost, features, tub(floor) weight/ durability, pole thickness and canvas weight.
make sure they have good quality zippers. cheap zippers suck and will spoil your outing when they fail.

considder whether you will be driving to your fishing spot or pulling gear by hand. maybe sno-mobile or atv will be the method?
long trips out to oak island or the like will be best suited with a tub/flip style house. if you choose this kind, make sure to get a cover and hitch.
HINT: you can save a few dollars getting a used fish house from some of these guys who are hellbent on replacing their gear every year.

if you can drive your pickup out and haul your gear that way, then may I reccomend a clam 6800. roomy and durable.
my two favorite, for being best quality are eskimo, otter and clam.
I know, I know

oh do I wish I was you for a week. I love buying gear