Pop-Up Blinds?

[Mike]

Anyone use one? Do you like it?

I've been thinking about buying one this year. I have access to a nice piece of property - but I have a trespassing problem. I can't leave my treestands up, someone either steals them or hunts out of them when I'm not there. I went to a climber last year for bowhunting, but when the weather gets nasty in November and December, I prefer to be on the ground.

I don't want to build a permenant shack or redo my ground blind this year. I'm sick of doing the work, only to have someone else get the use out of it.

Thanks,

Mike

[Randy Kidd]

I have the outhouse blind, I Love it. takes about 10 seconds to pop up and about 20 seconds to take down. I have had both does and bucks within 10 feet, yes I said feet of me. And this is on state land where I never used it before, So they wern't used to seeing it. It didn't bother them in the least.

[Ron L]

I've got an Outhouse as well and I'm pretty happy with it. Haven't been as successful as Randy, but on really windy or rainy days, it definitely helps keep you drier and warmer. I think that they help break up your outline and hide small movement. I usually set it up and then find some surrounding debris to set against it or near it to kinda blend it in. My son and I used it last year for his first season and it was nice to be be able to share the space with my kid.

Randy, 10 feet! Dang, that some great stuff. Where abouts were you hunting? I've tried some state land out that way as well as some Hunter Access property. We're almost close enough to hook up during the season.

[PrtyMolusk]

Howdy, Mike-

Do yourself a favor, and check out Lucky's Blinds, out of Ubly, MI.

They have a series in cordura, a much heavier fabric than the standard nylon, which are much less susceptable to flapping in a breeze.

They have a website, which MAY be www.LuckyHuntingBlinds.com, or something similar.

They make a great product; you won't be dissapointed!

[Mags]

Mike,

I don't currently use a portable blind, but I've been really checking them out the last year or two. In my opinion, the best ones I have checked out are the ones from Lucky's. I've talked to the owner last year at the Woods n' Water Weekend show and was really impressed by his products. The one I personally liked the best was the Little Texas Blind. It's roomy, very well made, and I think it beats anything in its class hands down! As Les stated, you wouldn't be dissappointed with one of his products. Check out his ad in the Woods n' Water News. If you don't have one handy, his website is www.luckyshuntingblinds.com.

Best of Luck!

Rich(Mags):)

[dogjaw]

I use the Outhouse in normal green cammo. I couldn't be happier with it. Like Randy and Ron have said, it sets up and takes down in seconds. I hunt in national forrest, and several times I had a hard time finding it in the woods. I've had deer walk right past, within feet of it. One very inportant thing for me is it's portability, in that I can carry it on my back and hunt. I don't have to worry about if it'll still be there, I just take it with me. I don't think it weighs 2 lbs. I'm going to make myself a take down portable stool to sit on and carry along in the case. It'll assemble or take down in about 5 seconds.

[sargent]

I have the Ameristep Doghouse blind in the Tangle camo.

It has a blackened interior to hide movement and replaceable/removeable shoot through screens that further hide your movement. It weighs 12 lbs and sets up very easy.

[Mike]

Thanks guys! I'm going to start looking for one pretty quick. Just glad to know that you're happy with them.

Mike

[Danatodd99]

I use the Carbon Pop up by Gametracker.
I have had very good luck with it.
I only have used it during the Muzzleloader season, I user a climber during bow and gun seasons.

It is pretty easy to put up and take down and also minimizes on the odors going from it.
I would recommend it to anyone not hunting from a tree.

[Swamp Monster]

Be sure to check out Double Bull Archery blinds also. They aren't cheap but they are some of the most well designed blinds on the market. I have not seen any of the Lucky blinds but they look better than most and at a fair price. Stay away from anything Nylon and make sure the interior is blakened also.

[wantmore]

I have had an outhouse for 2 years now and have had great hunting with it. Takin many longbeards and have had alot of deer with in a few feet of me while turkey hunting. This is going to be the 1st year hunting deer with it.

[Shagy]

I just picked up the ameristep outhouse at wallmart for $79. Can't find it that cheap anywhere. Used one before and they sure do the job.

[Oct.1]

I personally use the Penthouse.
I know its big, but a lot of the time when the weather is nasty both my wife and myself will come down out of the tree stands and sit in it. There is more than enough room for two.
I mostly hunt during bow season and the Penthouse has enough room to stand and shoot.
Its downfall is its BIG sometimes too big to try to conceal. Being that big it gets blown around in the wind. I have to stake it down, use the tie down on the side’s cords that come with it and put the rods in the roof to settle it down on strong windy days. Don’t plan on using a heater. The nylon is too thin to try to heat. But if you want to take a cot and sleep there its plenty big enough for two and a bed.

[edwardtobin]

I have used the Ameristep outhouse with good sucsess for the past two years. Keeps me dry on nasty days and helps me stay out just a little bit longer.

[jimbos43]

I've looked these things, but god it seems like an awful lot of stuff to haul out into the woods,

[Mike]

I pack my treestand (20 some pounds) every time I bowhunt, carrying a portable blind just doesn't seem like a big deal. It would be nice if I could leave something in the woods from weekend to weekend, but I can't.

I tend to stay put longer if I have a blind/stand to hunt out of. That's why I'm interested in one of these. I'm done working on blinds/stands for others to illegally use or steal.

Mike

[skinne]

i have to go with the lucky tents.easy to set up, very roomy,and they stand behind there product.my father has had 1 for almost 10yrs broke the zipper and they rplaced it all he had to due was get it over to them.ive had mine for 2 years with no problems other then apply water repell at the start of each year

[The Nailer]

I've used a Lucky's for 6 or 7 years now w/ no problems at all. In fact I set mine up in September and leave it up all season. Last year it was so frozen in, it was up until May of this year. It's not recommened you do this but it just shows how durable they are.

The only negative is they are a bit cumbersome carrying thru the woods because they don't fold up very compactly.

I've been giving the Double Bull a good look as my next purchase, it folds up much smaller and is very well made w/ no wind flap or shadows seen through it.

[rrbuckmaster]

I have the Penthouse to, my son and I sit in it and lots of room to spare, thats what I like. Two camp chairs, pack back and heater. We stay out from sun up to sunset. Tall so you can stand up and move alittle. Wind is a factor but if you use the tie-downs...no problem.

[Mike]

Did a little shopping this weekend, checking various blinds out. I can get a really good price on the Outhouse, but it's not big enough for bowhunting, so I'm not sure. The Doghouse might give me the room I need, but it sure is a lot more expensive. Anyone use it for bowhunting? I'm also a little concerned about the noise/durability of the nylon fabric. Any thoughts from you guys that have these blinds?

I really like the blinds from Double Bull, pricey though! Almost have myself talked into getting the plastic out and buying the T2.:)

Mike

[jc502]

I have a Lucky's made of cotton and it is wonderful. It has withstood wet snow, rain and wind with no complaints from me. And it can be as warm as any shack (with a heater). The only drawback is carrying it in; it is a little long. I don't hesitate carrying it a couple hundred yards, but any further than that and I would want to set it up ahead of time. It opens easy and is sturdy. If you walk short-moderate distances, it is very manageable.

jc

[flyrod4steelhead]

I have been checking them out as well. For the reason, that I can take my son with me during ealry bow season, rifle, season, and late bow season. He love's climbing tree's and all, but I don't care for 2 portable's in one tree. Plus, this way he can take some book's or something to keep himself busy when ther isn't anything going on. Will they keep heat in them pretty good? If I do take my son with me during late bow season, I want to take my heater with me. What is the average price for one anyway's?

[Danatodd99]

The penthouse is over $200, a friend of mine got his on sale at Gander Mountain for 129. He loves it, it is a penthouse. It could hold 3 comfortably.

[kroppe]

I recently got an Ameristep Outhouse and like it. I had two deer within 10 yards of me and felt the blind had a lot to do with how close they were.

I think for gun season the blind will be absolutely perfect. For archery it's a little tough to have enough room to draw the bow. The Mossy Oak Forest Floor camo pattern is excellent. My only complaint is I could use a little more elbow room for archery.

[sideline]

i've used both the ameristep and lucky's tent. I prefer the lucky's tent. it's quieter in the wind and the material is cordura and does not let the light thru. Lucky also has a bow blind which is a little larger, this is the one i have, and it has been very LUCKY for me.