IMO a wood floor is too clumsy and heavy and therefore makes you less mobile. I got some rubber foot pads from Menards for about $5 a piece. I store them in the tub when not in use and throw them on the ice when fishing to keep my feet off the ice / snow. Here is a picture of the mats.

I'd have to agree with ToughGuy. If you really want a floor, you should consider a cabin style. Mat as pictured, works great. Good boots and a small heater will keep you plenty warm despite the open floor. Pack a small light shovel so you can use it to pack snow over the skirt on the exterior botgom edge of the tent - really helps keep the draft out.

You'll love the Magnum/Lodge size package - very roomy.

Speaking of packing snow on the skirting. Dont use slushy snow or it can freeze in the skirting and thats a real treat to try and get out on a COLD day.
I found the solution to that problem. Soderblooms makes "Snakors" that are canvas tubes that you can fill with sand or a sand/shot mix. They fold up nice and store well in the tub. Extra weight at 1st ice but once we get good sledding/wheeler ice they are the best thing I have found for keeping out drafts and holding the skirting down.
Check them out at www.soderbloom.com

Toughguy i also see what you use to keep warm possible the schnaps and the Busch Light???

I checked with Otter and the Sportsmans Caddy will be available for purchase and on their website soon.

Thats a great idea, I can't believe I didn't think of that!!

I bought the wilderness walleye from otter last year and a window cracked without being abused. It's a bear to haul in deep snow too. However I would buy another otter house because of the quality of the sled and ease of put up and take down. I have some pretty good boots but even so I don't really understand why you would need a floor. I would try different socks before hauling a floor around.

I also use the fatigue matts and they do help but nothing is better than good boots and socks. I wear Ice Kings a size too big with a good wicker sock and some smart wool socks.
Also eat well before and during fishing and dont drink too much caffiene. Avoid booze as well.

Do thoose rubber pads really work that well? by looking i find it hard to believe it would make that big of a difference than just having your feet on the ice.

Everytime ive ever fished in a portable w/o a floor my feet have became very cold and the boots i had were not that cheap either. I think i will try the floormat idea and see how it works.

Also do you guys think your otters pull hard? it wont be often i will be pulling by hand but sometimes i will be.

Just more stuff. Get good boots.
Other than just my battery,power auger,lights,heater,aquaview,locator,baitpail,fishpail,tacklebag,rod/reel bag, lunch box, I'm pretty much a minimalist.

I have had or used almost every house out there except the Insulated ones and my Otter pulls no harder than any others.
If anything the big sloping front helps get on top of snow where some brands tend to plow more.
As far as the fatigue matting helping I think it does. Anything you can do to get your feet off the ice, no matter how little, it helps. I have friends who made carpeted plywood squares and that really helps but they are heavier and tend to freeze in more often.
If your the type that gets cold feet no matter what boot you have on take a look at your diet. Also getting up and stretching or just taking a short walk to get blood moving really helps.

Now thats funny stuff.

All of the above are good. I've fished out of both the Otters and the Fish Trap as well as Cabelas. I currently own the Fish Trap Pro, Clam 5600, and the Cabelas basic house. I love my Fish Trap Pro but I move a ton and for one guy, it's almost perfect. However, I wish I had a tad more room for all the stuff I bring with. Rods, Vex, Marcum Cam, etc. Get the biggest thing you can based on how you transport it. I mostly walk and pull depending where I'm at and the Pro pulls pretty easy even without runners. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. All good.

I use the dance pad mats and they work very well.Here`s a picture of them.

Here`s a close up of a mat.

And the best led kong lights work great.

Im in the same boat. I've been researching otter, frabil, eskimo, and fish trap. Anyone know any local dealers that run specials for pre-season?