Ground blind?

[seabast]

Hi All,
I'm looking for some advices regarding grind blinds. I finally decided to buy one for the coming turkey season, I'll be using for deer too, gun and xbow, up to two guys maybe....
What are the features I should be looking for? What size? Or brand?

Hope you can help,
Thanks
Seabast

[Mateo]

I wanted to buy one at Pro Bass that was on sale for like $120 dollars but the reviews were really negative. What should one budget for the blind?

[paultracy]

I would recommend buying one that can be pegged to the ground. I had a few circumstances last year where the wind kind of lifted the blind off the ground a bit. I bought the thing to conceal movement not create movement. Lol. Other than that make sure it has maximum viability and enough room to move a bit without touching edges. Good luck. Paul

[rick_iles]

I've had great luck with an Ameristep Dog House. It's light, easy to put up and take down, and quiet. I have an Ameristep Bone Collector hub blind as well. For me it's a pain in the arse to put up and take down when I'm alone. It also makes a lot of noise when putting it up, and is quite a bit heavier. The dog house is good for two hunters and gear. It's my go-to blind.

[scarkner]

If you have the opportunity, get inside one in the showroom and shoulder a gun and/or bow (or something of similar size). The first blind I bought seemed to be a good size, but I couldn't shoulder my gun without poking it out the window first. You will be surprised how much space you need.

When I bought my second blind i actually cut off a 2x2 peice of lumber to match my shotgun when shouldered. Worked perfectly and the new blind fits me much better without being overly large.

Another "trick" I learned this year. I leave my blind out the whole season. This year I put down a mat that I cut to fit the size of the blind. Sometimes my kids come with me and I wanted them to be more comfortable. Lucky that I had it as when I was packing up at the end of the season I realized that there was a considerable amount of poison ivy in the grass. It was only the mat that stopped me and the kids from getting in a bad situation. It also dramatically cut down on the number of ticks and other bugs we had to deal with.

[trophyfish]

testing

[seabast]

When I bought my second blind i actually cut off a 2x2 peice of lumber to match my shotgun when shouldered. Worked perfectly and the new blind fits me much better without being overly large.

So do you know the brand and size of your blind?

[Hunter John]

I use the Ameristep bone collector and really like it.

[gunter]

[COLOR=#333333]Ameristep bone collector.
I have one and plenty of room inside.
Get a comfy chair as well.

[Mdiddi]

I would go as big and tall as you can afford. I bought a Bone Collector and I'm happy with the foot print and the quality but not a big fan of the height. I would prefer to be able to stand for bow shots. Just me.though.

I did by a cheaper one from Le Baron that is a one person really but says a it's two. with a backpack a chair and my size it's one person.