According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we’re looking at another bitterly cold and snow-heavy winter. Doom merchants are throwing around words like “Snowpocalypse” and “Snowmageddon.” Survivalists are stocking up on water, food and fuel … never a bad idea. But the end of the world? Probably not. Still, when it comes to ice fishing, you can never be too prepared.
Enter Frabill’s I-4, the perfect uniform for the upcoming tumult. Call it a ‘shelter you wear,’ but with a new coat of high-end paint … Merging the austere look of a fine upland hunting coat and an Australian oilskin duster, Frabill’s new I-4 brings a new level of style and performance to sub-zero heroes.
But it all starts with warmth and comfort: the I-4 jacket features 150 grams of 3M™ Thinsulate™ insulation with extra length at the bottom and the similarly 3M-lined bib has a high-rise design that rides higher on the torso for coverage where it’s needed. And combined, that’s 300 grams of warmth right around the fuel tank of a fish-loving machine!
Both the jacket and bib are feature-laden: hand warmer pockets with tricot lining, plus multiple cargo pockets in all the right places … even an internal electronics pocket so you don’t deep-six your smartphone. Plus, a roomy, adjustable (and removable) hood with sun-visor makes viewing the screen of your compact underwater camera much easier.
In a word: smart. Only G.I. Joe offered more accessories.
The new I-4 is also 100% seam sealed, windproof and breathable to thrive in a variety of conditions — from the epic snowscapes of Michigan’s U.P and Canada to the razor-toothed winds of Devils Lake, ND.
And 110% guide proof (just ask Bro) for real-world abuse, so go at those knees, elbows, and bib cuffs with whatever you’ve got. 8mm of padding at the knees are practically roofer-approved! They’re covered in 500 denier wear fabric and feature advanced articulation with a range of movement second only to nakedness.
Sure, the I-4 jacket and bib (available separately or as a set) are stylish, comfortable, rugged and resilient … but they could also literally save your hide. For starters, the I-4 bib features Scotchlite™ reflective material at the pant cuffs for added visibility and safety and a FREE set of Frabill ice picks that fit into holsters on the jacket and/or bib.
Yet another safety factor is Frabill’s unique drainage mesh, which allows water to drain rapidly, greatly reducing the strength required to affect a self-rescue. And every new I-Series jacket and bib has an internal Ice Safety Label that professes life-saving information, including ice thickness requirements for commonly used vehicles and the four critical steps of self-rescue if you break through the ice. Consider it a cheat-sheet for safe ice fishing …
But don’t take it from us, get to your local retailer and try on the new I-4!
Specifications
I-4 Jacket
- Waterproof, windproof, breathable 300 denier nylon oxford shell, 100% seam sealed
- 500 denier nylon reinforced elbows
- 3M™ Thinsulate™ insulation, 150 grams
- Self-Rescue Feature set: ice pick holsters, Frabill Ice Safety internal label, drainabe mesh
- Frabill Self-Rescue ice pick set
- Frabill ice fishing-specific ergonomic design
- Adjustable hood with sun visor
- Hand warmer pockets with tricot lining
- Multiple cargo pockets plus internal electronics pocket
- 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material
- Retail: $299.99
I-4 Bibs
- Waterproof, windproof, breathable 300 denier nylon oxford shell, 100% seam sealed
- YKK Zippers
- 500 denier nylon reinforced knees and pant cuffs
- 3M™ Thinsulate™ insulation, 150 grams
- Self-Rescue Feature set: ice pick holsters, Frabill Ice Safety internal label, drainage mesh
- Frabill ice fishing-specific ergonomic design
- Full elastic shoulder straps with cam lock buckles
- Internal knee and seat padding
- Hand warmer pockets with tricote lining
- Zipper vents for temperature regulation
- Multiple cargo pockets
- Extended knee/upper shin pads
- 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material
- Retail: $299.99
ABOUT FRABILL
Frabill, Inc. is in its 76th year of engineering premium, trusted fishing equipment. Fishing products include landing nets, portable aeration, bait containers, bait care and management, bait traps and seines, accessories, and premium raingear, including the new F Series Storm Gear. Frabill’s ice fishing product lineup consists of portable ice fishing shelters, rod and reel combos, tip-ups, bait containers, portable aeration, and premium ice fishing apparel, including the new I Series. Visit www.frabill.com.