I am sure it has been asked 100 times but what are your guys favourite layouts. Looking to by my first one this year, and there seems to be alot to choose from.
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I am sure it has been asked 100 times but what are your guys favourite layouts. Looking to by my first one this year, and there seems to be alot to choose from.
tanglefree deadzone, when they go on sale at cabelas, comes with snow over, $169
I did the same poll in a few places, and I am ordering the goose buster XL (for the bigger guy in me) from Rogers Sporting Goods.
my vote is for avery finishers
The rogers goose buster is very nice
Don't buy the FA eliminator expresses its a POS
might be wrong but a number of people have told me goose buster and deadzone are the same blind
Rogers sporting goods does sell both, if they are the same, the Goosebuster is a heck of a lot cheaper option, Cabelas is selling it for over 300!
X2. I've been keeping an eye on out for that deal. I don't need another layout but I do need a snow cover. If I can get a blind with a snow cover for $170 I'll go that route any day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Campbery
I have a Tanglefree Landing Zone. Nice blind, reasonably priced. It's nothing fancy but it's well made and light weight. Aaron at Parr's Pro Outfitters carries them. Best price you'll find in Canada.
I have buddies with the Cableas and Gander Mountain (Guide Series) blinds. Both have a lot more padding in the backrest than the Tanglefree, both have waterproof bottoms and both are A LOT heavier than the Tanglefree. The Cabela's blind has the pin-less connections but they are a pain-in-the-. The guy who has one wrestles with it for 10 minutes every time he has to set it up.
I also have an Avery Powerhunter but that is sort of a different class of blind. Super light, super quick to set up, guys say easier to conceal but I'm not so sure about that one. I don't like the domed lid. I find I can't see a thing out of it but if you had to pack your gear in everywhere you hunt that would be the way to go.
I've heard lots of good things about the Roger's blinds and the price is right especially if you have access to a US shipping address. If their' blinds are anything like their waders it's a good product.
At the end of the day they all do the same thing. As long as you're getting something that is well made and easy to manage you'll be fine. If guys are saying stay away form a particular make/model then listen to them because they would have real world experience in the field and chances are the same thing will likely happen to you.
I wouldn't be at all surprised. They obviously have someone making them for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Campbery
I have had the same blind for the last 4 seasons, hardcore brand man cave and its a super comfortable blind with lots of room for me, my gun, and my blind bag with shell pouches on either side and flagging holes on both sides. Down fall is there are no backpack style straps for long hauls when you cant get your truck and trailer right to the X in the field
I am still a big believer in minimal footprint for maximum concealment so my vote goes to the Power Hunter. May not be the most comfortable but it hides well, shells in my pocket calls around my neck everything else hidden under the sleeper shells:):)
If your a big man or want the room i'd say Tangle Free Deadzone.
I'm still hunting out of my standard Redhead layout that I bought over 8 seasons ago.
It's full of empty hulls and dirt, but it's still holding up, lol!
-Nick
Its regular 329.99$ is really goes as low as 169$?Quote:
Originally Posted by Campbery
goose buster
Yep it sure does. Last time I saw it was either just before the season opened or very early in the season last year. Just keep checking if you're not in a rush.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishingguy87
No hurry, was actually waiting for the late summer hunting sales and for Cabelas to come to Barrie.
Looking at the specs between that and the Goose Buster XL they are the same blind, but the Goose Buster has a nicer price tag.Quote:
Originally Posted by IH8ATTN
At one time I had 8 final approach eliminators. They were the original made in the USA. Used them hard for many yrs. still have 2 eliminators and 1 final approach "SUB" bought the sub for taking to Texas and sask. Now there are so many manufacturers of blinds it's would be hard to pick. Things I would look for are waterproof, dull finish, stubble straps, comfortable back support and room to move. I use to roll around in mine when I was calling and watching a flock :) funny thinking about how exciting it was to be working the flocks into the spread.
sure do, want a real killer deal wait for there $20 off next $150 purchase, free shipping in the USA, done that a few timesQuote:
Originally Posted by LondonDave
I dont have access to a US place i can ship it.
Just ordered the regular goose buster for the local DU dinner raffle. Rogers puts out some good stuff at incredible prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie
I myself received a goose buster LP XL from my wife two years ago. Without much of a frame, it's pretty low profile and hides well (same can be said for the Power Hunters). Only issue I've had is that the (frameless) doors tend to blow open when the wind is just wrong.
Where to you live? There are lots of parcel pick up places in the US (Michigan and NY state) that are free to sign up for and then you just pay $5 per package.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishingguy87
That'll be a nice prize for someone! excited to get mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dead Ringer
Just ordered two Goose Busters in MAX4, going to be ordering two more in a few more weeks, had to break the order up as it's getting shipped to a US box and then being picked up by a very kind forum member, then I'll drive down and pick them all up once their in.
I won't mention him, or her as I don't want them to get flooded with requests for the same services, but you have no idea how greatly appreciated this is.
TurkeyRookie, Are you saving a lot by driving down? I'm asking because I also have an option of getting it shipped to a US box, but was unsure because of cost.
Because I can drive down at no cost (gas wise/hotel wise) as I will go on business, saving quite a bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Super_Nova
Gotcha, thanks for the reply