Light sled, small shelter, core tools only. Built for short night windows and easy exit.
Lane-based ice fishing kits, sled layouts and gear bundles by IceGrid
Kits & gear
Build a kit that matches your night lane
Start with how you move on the ice: solo scan, family bubble or deep-cold push. Each bundle is packed to sit on the grid without loose pieces or guessing.
Lane matrix
One table that tells you what to pack
Read across each lane and you instantly see how heavy the sled should be, how much comfort you can afford and which tools never move between kits.
Shelter
Heat
Tools
Lane A
Low solo tent, quick to flip and move.
One compact heater, spare hand warmers.
Two rods, spud bar and light tackle box.
Lane B
Wider shelter with space for kids and bags.
Main heater plus small backup in dry cube.
Tip-ups, extra rod rack and bigger box.
Lane C
Sturdy hub shelter, anchored with extra lines.
High-output heater and second spare cylinder.
Sonar, heavier rods and deep jig selection.
Kit anatomy
See how one sled turns into a grid of pieces
Each bundle breaks down into small, named cells. When you unpack on the ice, you already know where every piece is going to land.
Shelter cell
Packed low and centred so the sled stays stable when you pull it across rough ice.
Heat pocket
Heater and fuel locked on one rail, away from wet slush and loose clothing.
Tackle strip
Rods, lures and leaders where your hands go first when you open the sled.
Safety lane
Picks, rope and throw bag clipped on the outside, never under “fun” gear.
Weight vs comfort
Slide your kit along a safe line, not a guess
Each lane has a different balance point. Once you know where yours sits, you stop arguing with backpacks and spare chairs.
Light
Loaded
Lane A
Fast pull, one bag, no loose “maybe” items.
Lane B
Extra seats and snacks, but still under the calm line.
Lane C
Heavy sled on thick ice, scheduled breaks and exit time.
Preset bundles
Three ready layouts when you do not want to tweak
Pick a preset, check the lane and go. Each bundle already knows its weight, footprint and how much warmth it promises.
Extra chairs, snacks and spare mitts, but all inside one clean footprint on the grid.
Sonar, backup heat and deeper jigs stacked in one stable pattern for thick ice.
Pocket modules
Tiny packs that fix one problem at a time
Drop a small dry bag or tool roll into any kit. Each one is focused on a single job: light, warmth or safety.
Light roll
Headlamp, spare batteries and a tiny lantern packed in one slim sleeve.
Heat pouch
Hand warmers, thin liner gloves and a light hat for sudden chills.
Safety clip
Picks, whistle and throw rope that live outside the main bags.
Rods & line
Match your rods to the lane, not the shop wall
Each lane uses a different mix of power, length and line. When you set them up like this, you stop dragging extra sticks across the ice “just in case”.
Lane A — short and fast
One light rod for panfish, one medium rod for a surprise bite, both with thin, quiet line.
Lane B — kids and guests
Softer actions, forgiving line and simple rigs that survive dropped tips and excited swings.
Lane C — deep pull
Heavier rods with firm backbones, plus a spare spool if ice builds up or a fish runs wider than planned.
Drills & holes
Choose a drill that matches your ice and tempo
Slow hand auger for quiet nights, fast electric for scouting and a solid spud bar for the first steps. Mix them wrong and your lane feels heavy before you even wet a line.
Hand auger
Light, reliable and quiet. Perfect for Lane A when you only drill a few measured holes.
Electric
Quick scouting on thicker ice. Keep a spare battery in a warm pocket instead of the sled.
Spud & sleeves
Heavy bar for testing early ice and sleeves that stop holes from chewing at your boots all night.
Crates & bags
Pick one main container and build around it
The crate or bag you sit on decides where everything else goes. Keep one main shape and the whole kit stays predictable on every trip.
Dry crate
Hard box that acts as a seat and keeps tools up out of slush.
Soft bag
Padded duffel that shapes itself to the sled but needs a dry base.
Micro pouch
Small organiser for tools and tackle that switches between kits.
Bucket seat
Classic bucket with lid and inserts, ideal for simple Lane A nights.
Light grid
Put light only where your kit truly needs it
Treat light like another module in the bundle: one beam for the path, one glow for the holes and one soft pool inside the shelter.
Headlamp lane
Narrow beam aimed where your boots and auger go, not into the sky.
Hole glow
Small lantern that lives next to the holes so you read bites without washing out sonar.
Shelter pool
Soft, warm light inside the tent, bright enough for knots but gentle on tired eyes.
Return mark
Reflective tags and a single beacon that point back to shore after you pack.
Fuel & power
Pack heat and power in small, named cubes
Gas, batteries and cables live in tight blocks. You always know which cube to grab when the heater blinks or sonar fades.
Gas lane
Cylinders ride in a crate with rigid dividers so they never roll into rods or clothing.
Electric lane
Batteries sit in a padded case with clear labels for sonar, lights and tools.
Backup cube
One small can or pack reserved for the walk home if the night runs long.
Packing check
Run one last strip before you close the door
A short check on the bench and beside the sled catches loose tools, missing gloves and the one cube you always forget.
Bench sweep
Tools, lures and spare line all off the table and into one clear container.
Pocket check
Phone, keys and documents sit in a dry pocket, not loose in the sled.
Lane confirmation
One quick look at the map: which lane, which kit, which latest return time.
Layers & boots
Dress the kit first, then dress yourself
When clothes are packed as modules, you stop stuffing spare jackets into random gaps. Each lane gets its own stack of dry, warm pieces.
Lane A — light stack
Thin base, one warm mid layer and a shell that blocks wind when you move a lot.
Lane B — kid bubble
Extra mid layers and dry socks in a shared cube so small hands stay warm when bites slow down.
Lane C — deep cold
Heavy parka, insulated bibs and backup mitts that never swap places with tackle.
Boot lane
One pair on your feet, one dry pair waiting in a labelled bag for the ride home.
Kids & guests
Add comfort blocks when you bring new people
A first night on the ice should feel simple and safe. These modules plug into any lane without overloading the sled.
Comfort cube
Extra seat pads, blankets and a spare mug live in one bag marked for new anglers.
Simple rigs
Pre-tied setups on short rods so guests can fish without fighting knots in the cold.
Short lane plan
A printed card with a clear return time and route written in plain language.
Dock & dry
Park the kit the same way every time you return
How you unpack at home decides how easy the next night will be. A fixed drying corner and wall hooks turn your kit into a quiet routine instead of a pile.
Dry lane
Wet layers and boots go straight to a rack, not onto the floor where they hide until next week.
Sled hook
The sled hangs on the same wall hooks after every trip, still packed in its basic grid.
Cube reset
Each cube is topped up and closed before you leave the garage, so the next pack starts at calm.
Pre-trip flow
Walk your kit through the same four steps every time
A short, fixed sequence keeps the night calm. You do not need a big checklist app, just the same order on the bench and in the garage.
Lay out cubes
Set every crate, bag and pouch on the bench so you can see the full grid at once.
Top up & swap
Refill fuel, lures and warm layers, then swap any “maybe” items back to the shelf.
Lane check
Pick A, B or C and remove anything that does not belong in that lane’s weight band.
Sled lock
Strap cubes into the sled so nothing can slide forward when you stop on rough ice.
Wall overview
See all your kits at once on a calm shelf
When kits live on one wall, you can choose a lane with a glance: solo, family or deep cold, each in its own row.
Top row — Lane A
Fast solo crates and light bags ready for short, quiet sessions.
Middle row — Lane B
Wider bins with spare mitts, snacks and kid layers grouped together.
Bottom row — Lane C
Heavy deep-cold cubes, extra fuel and sonar packed for thick ice runs.
