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    Default Portable wildlife blind recommendation.

    Looking for a quick hit here. I want to buy a blind that I can use to take images of the bald eagles nesting in our area. and then a few weeks for wild turkeys. I need something that can be set up quickly and moved around a good bit as we are monitoring about 15 nests. portability and hike ability important considerations will likely have it overnight shipped if someone has a good recommendation...and looking for one with a fold up frame

    Yes, I know I can make one....make blinds all the time but want a portable blind for this purpose...

    any suggestions, would be appreciated

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    I use the Ameristep 2 person chair blind. I use the extra seat to hold equipment.
    http://www.ameristep.com/blinds/885_twoman.html

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    Check out what Chris has to offer http://www.outdoorphotogear.com/store/blinds-camo/
    I've spent many an hour under a Kwik Camo Photography Blind.

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    I have used both the Ameristep and the Kwik Camo. Nothing beats the Kwik Camo for instant set up or portability, it folds up into a 6x6 and will fit in any back pack. The Ameristep is good for longer observation times in the field, say 4 or more hours. I have currently the Kwik Camo and a newer version of the Escape Deluxe by Primos.com sold by Cabelas. It is a super nice blind when you are taking a second person along, it will gear for both with extra room.

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    Another vote for Kwik Camo.

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    Interesting. Would be nice to have screened in windows and a velcro slit to put the lens through. Thus air flow to keep cool and screen to keep bugs off.
    Hmmmm guy in blind with gun and chair with cup holders is interesting advertisement ....
    So how does one keep cool in one of these things in warmer climates?

    Cars work great as blinds. So how about a cardboard cut out of a car that you carry into the forest? Then just aim out the window!
    On the plus side, the people with guns are more likely to see you.

    Roger

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    Default Our flotant marshes in Louisiana are a bit tough on cars

    Ah yes, automobiles work very well....Unfortunately, we have a lot of floating marshes down here in Louisiana. Car washes just hate when you bring your car in...and the saltwater is tough!


    http://www.americaswetlandresources....tantmarsh.html

    Thanks for all the suggestions

    Whooping Cranes were awesome yesterday, setting up for the Eagles Friday

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    Kwik Camo blinds are really nice, and easily portable.

    Just wanted to let everyone know that they just came out with a Snow & Sand pattern in a heavier fabric: Kwick Camo Snow & Sand

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    I own and have used the Kwik Camo blind and it works very well-although not sure how well it will work under Eagle Eyes in the Atchafalaya swamp. They seem to notice any little wiggle....So I ended up buying Primos Vision. Roger has screen window that can be easily adapted with Velcro....I looked for the Primos Escape Deluxe but Cabelas did not have any of those. This blind is a bit similar....Has a few additional features that I like. Will let you know how it works as I will use it in the next several days quite a bit

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