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Eskimo QuickFish 3i vs Clam X-400 Thermal vs Nordic Legend Aurora Double Hub
Short answer: QuickFish 3i (34 lb, 34 sq ft) for carrying, Clam X-400 Thermal (50 lb, 64 sq ft, 3-year warranty) for two or three, Nordic Legend Aurora Double Hub (68 sq ft) for groups.
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Three insulated hubs at three sizes. The QuickFish 3i is the light one you carry, the Clam is the classic 8 by 8 cube, and the Nordic Legend is a long double hub for a group.
Spec comparison
| Eskimo QuickFish 3i | Clam X-400 Thermal | Nordic Legend Aurora Double Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3 person | 3–4 anglers | Group (Nordic doesn't give a number) |
| Fishable area | 34 sq ft | 64 sq ft | 68 sq ft |
| Set-up size | 70" × 70" × 80" H | 8' × 8'; 82" center height | 140" L × 70" W; 78" center height |
| Weight | 34 lb | 50 lb | Not published |
| Pack length | 4'4" | 64" × 12" × 12" | Not published |
| Insulation | IQ insulated quilted fabric | Thermal Trap, 90 g/m² | Insulated with silver reflective liner |
| Doors | Two D-doors | Two, incl. 38" Max Entry | Two diamond doors |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 3-year | Not published |
Sources: geteskimo.com QuickFish 3i page; clamoutdoors.com X-400 Thermal page; nordic-legend.com Aurora Double Hub page (Oct 2026). Nordic Legend's page doesn't list a weight or warranty.
Which one?
- Walking out with a backpack strap: QuickFish 3i, at 34 lb.
- Two or three people, room to move: Clam X-400 Thermal, with a 3-year warranty.
- A group or a family with kids: the Nordic Legend's long 140" floor. Weigh it before you plan to drag it far.
Also see Outbreak 450XDP vs X-400.
Where to buy
QuickFish 3i: Buy at Eskimo →
X-400 Thermal: Buy at Clam →
Aurora Double Hub: Buy at Nordic Legend →
Related guides
- Insulated Hub Shelters: Eskimo Outbreak 450XDP vs Clam X-400 Thermal
- Flip-Over Fish Houses: Clam Legend XT Thermal vs Eskimo Sierra Thermal
- Ice Shelter Heaters: Mr. Heater Portable Buddy vs Big Buddy
- Hub vs Flip-Over Shelters: How to Choose (Round 2)
Written by Cory Arnold, Iron County, Michigan. Specs checked October 2026.
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