I have a "doghouse" blind that I love, however it has an enclosed wire frame that snaps it out to full size. Setting it up is great but trying to get the right twist to get it back to the small storage size is tough for me. I can do this only part of the time, so I end up not using it. Do others have a problem with this or I am I getting to old to manage it ?
Is there any other fast set up blinds free standing that anyone knows of ? And one that can be easily and quickly taken down and stored without the internal wire frame ?
I used that type of blind, a Ameristep pop up wire frame I believe, for 2 years and sold it after I got tired of trying to fold it, like you. I now use a Quick Camo throw cover blind and sit in a bag chair. It works great.
Grady,
I'm not sure I understand the throw cover blind and bag chair.
I have a throw cover blind but it is not comfortable for a long time
Can you post image of what you are describing or post more details as to brand,etc,info.
Chas.
Blind details: Kwik Camo photographer blinds are designed to cover you and your camera gear--from a telephoto setup on a tripod to handholding a flight lens. A mesh camo window allows you to view wildlife without disruption, or you can unzip across the top of the window for a totally unobstructed view. Adjustments under the blind are concealed from your subjects and you can use a left and right slot in the blind for easy access outside the blind. A slot on top of the blind allows use of a flash unit externally.
The Kwik Camo bag blind is available in a variety of camouflage patterns to fit your specific needs. The lightweight blinds offer camouflage and protection from bugs, yet are transparent enough to allow peripheral vision and let the breeze through for a cooling effect. The heavyweight versions offer better warmth in cooler temperatures. These blinds are extremely portable and can be used seated or standing. I believe "BAA" or Artie Morris, has the camo blind on his web store and it is on sale too!
Chair details: Developed from a project to provide chairs for Antarctic researchers. The frame is corrosion-resistant heavy-gauge stainless steel. Seat material is composed of quick-drying ballistic nylon mesh. It is rated to hold 400 lbs, and it is on sale for $30.00!
I use the chair, because it is rugged and holds my large frame comfortably. I sit down, position the Gitzo Tripod with Wimberley 2 Head at my intended target area, then cover myself with the camo throw cover blind. I find it more versatile and very quick to set up, about 4 minutes. I can carry this chair in a provided bag with shoulder strap and the blind is in it's own carry bag and will fit into my backpack or over my shoulder. Both weigh only 15 lbs. I stopped using the tepee type blind because it was hard to pack back up, rather large to carry, a large circular disk shape, and several other reasons like noise when unzipping the windows. A bad thing when trying not to spook eagles or large mammals. i use the blind with my Canon MK2N combinded with the 300 2.8 and teleconverter. It has a lot of advantages. You will like it for sure.
Last edited by Grady Weed; 03-11-2009 at 11:16 PM.
For the past six months or so I have started using my chair blind more than my Dog House blind. It is a bit heavier and more awkward to carry than the Dog House. The advantage is that it is much smaller and easier to fit into tighter spaces. The other thing is that you need to carry a pillow or something too as the seat sits to low to make it easy to lean forward and look through the camera.
The blind is basically a camping chair that has a blind frame that folds up over the chair from the back. They make both a one man and a two man.
I hated folding that thing....The Quick Camo throw cover blind is what I use...so portable and does the job wonderfully...plus you can stand up to shoot if needed, which you can't do with the Ameristep wire frame binds.
I just got my Ameristep Doghouse blind and after i watch the movie on there website how to fold the blind together i made it the first time! I think the secret are not be afraid to use some force when folding it! I don´t write this to be cocky just for sharing my experience!
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