Hello guys and gals!
I am looking to buy a new hunting blind to take my 12 year old out hunting with me. The blind I want to get needs to be spacious (i am a big fellow), and reasonably/potentially warm. Otherwise my boy may not have the tenacity to sit long. Lol!
I am pretty new to using ground blinds, but feel it is the best way to introduce my boy to big game hunting for deer. I usually am more mobile and walk/still hunt.
I had a look at the Ameristep brand (Element) model. When we got it home, we set it up to inspect the features. I was NOT very impressed!
There were far MANY holes in the fabric even no where near a seam line! And the material was so tight that the entrance/exit door could in NO way be closed without ripping the material.
The window covers were not the best design and really took allot of care to keep closed without gaps.
With a little water proofing spray, I am sure it would shed water decently, but just didn't like the design. So back it went to Canadian tire! Lol!
I watched a pile of ground blind videos on you tube, and am sort of thinking about the double bull primos style. The see through walls are a cool option, but I am sure rain will pour through it bad!
Now, I dont see us hunting much in the rain, so that shouldn't be much of an issue.
My biggest concern is the wind penetration. When temps get around the freezing mark and a bit lower, this could be a deal breaker for us.
I was thinking of either going with the 1/2/two wall see through design and position the 2 blind walls towards the wind source. A little heater should be able to cut a bit of the bite out of the balance of the temp.
The double bull deluxe Go model doesnt have the see through walls and all the other options. That may best out best option for our comfort.
I don't want to spent $1000.00 this year, but am willing to in order to get a more premium blind design if my son sticks with it for next year.
What are your thoughts on these ground blinds or a more suitable option?
I am looking to buy a new hunting blind to take my 12 year old out hunting with me. The blind I want to get needs to be spacious (i am a big fellow), and reasonably/potentially warm. Otherwise my boy may not have the tenacity to sit long. Lol!
I am pretty new to using ground blinds, but feel it is the best way to introduce my boy to big game hunting for deer. I usually am more mobile and walk/still hunt.
I had a look at the Ameristep brand (Element) model. When we got it home, we set it up to inspect the features. I was NOT very impressed!
There were far MANY holes in the fabric even no where near a seam line! And the material was so tight that the entrance/exit door could in NO way be closed without ripping the material.
The window covers were not the best design and really took allot of care to keep closed without gaps.
With a little water proofing spray, I am sure it would shed water decently, but just didn't like the design. So back it went to Canadian tire! Lol!
I watched a pile of ground blind videos on you tube, and am sort of thinking about the double bull primos style. The see through walls are a cool option, but I am sure rain will pour through it bad!
Now, I dont see us hunting much in the rain, so that shouldn't be much of an issue.
My biggest concern is the wind penetration. When temps get around the freezing mark and a bit lower, this could be a deal breaker for us.
I was thinking of either going with the 1/2/two wall see through design and position the 2 blind walls towards the wind source. A little heater should be able to cut a bit of the bite out of the balance of the temp.
The double bull deluxe Go model doesnt have the see through walls and all the other options. That may best out best option for our comfort.
I don't want to spent $1000.00 this year, but am willing to in order to get a more premium blind design if my son sticks with it for next year.
What are your thoughts on these ground blinds or a more suitable option?
