| With all the different kinds of ground blinds out there, | | | | warm even in bad weather. |
| choosing the one that's right for you is a shot in the | | | | - Scent Proof - Keep a low profile with scent-masking |
| dark unless you know beforehand what to look for. | | | | carbon protection. |
| The two most popular types of ground blinds out there | | | | - Wind-resistant - Keep your blind from flapping in the |
| right now are hub style and pop up style. A chair blind | | | | wind and alerting game of your presence. Features |
| is your third option, in a somewhat different category | | | | such as tie-down flaps and stakes help to anchor your |
| than the other two styles. In order to decide which | | | | blind in place. |
| type is best for you, first you need a sense of what to | | | | - Blackout Interior - A dark interior swallows your |
| look for overall in a hunting blind. Then we'll cover the | | | | shadow and makes it harder for game to spot you |
| pros and cons for each type of blind. Depending on | | | | inside the blind. |
| your hunting strategy and personal preference, one of | | | | - Stubble Straps - Add natural cover to your blind for |
| these types may fit your needs better than the others. | | | | the ultimate camouflage protection. |
| One of the first questions to consider when it comes | | | | Now let's take a look at the pros and cons for each |
| to looking for a hunting blind is how portable it is. If you | | | | blind type. |
| drive out to your site, the size and weight of your blind | | | | The hub style blind is one of the most popular choices |
| may not be an issue. On the other hand, if you hike | | | | for hunters. It gives you the most room to move |
| several miles out to your lucky spot, you're going to | | | | around, is tall enough to sit comfortably in, and is quick |
| need a lightweight folding frame. The longer you carry | | | | and easy to set up and take down. It also has the best |
| your blind, the heavier it's going to feel-not to mention | | | | visibility, with full windows on all sides. On the downside, |
| the extra weight of your gun or bow, shooting chair, | | | | its large size may limit where you can set up your blind |
| and other equipment you have to haul. Look for a blind | | | | and it may stand out more in locations with little natural |
| with carrying straps that weighs under 20 pounds. | | | | cover. |
| The camo pattern is also a major consideration. Pick | | | | The pop up blind takes up less space than the hub, but |
| the pattern that blends in best in the areas you | | | | that also means you have less room to move around |
| typically hunt. You can always add natural cover to the | | | | inside. Like the hub style, you are able to look out and |
| stubble straps as well. Another feature to look at is the | | | | shoot on all four sides. Setup is quick and easy. |
| dimensions of each blind. Can you sit comfortably | | | | Takedown can be a little tricky to fold the hoop |
| inside without brushing your head on the top? Is there | | | | frames, but once you get the hang of it, you can fold it |
| enough room for the number of hunters who will be | | | | up in no time. |
| using it? There should also be enough space to handle | | | | The chair blind is a different animal altogether. Its best |
| your firearm or crossbow. If you can't get off a good | | | | asset is the convenience of a blind and chair in one. It's |
| shot because you're cramped for space, then the | | | | also one of the easiest types to set up and take |
| hunting blind becomes a weakness instead of an | | | | down. The downside is that you can't move around |
| advantage. | | | | inside and you can only see and shoot to the front or |
| The next question to consider is what type of | | | | side, so if the game sneaks up behind you, you're out |
| features you want. The list of available features is | | | | of luck. |
| endless, but here's a look at a few of the more | | | | All three types of blinds have their advantages and |
| common and practical ones. | | | | disadvantages. One type of blind may work well for |
| - Shoot-Through Mesh - Great for added concealment. | | | | one hunter but create problems for another hunter. |
| If the mesh is camouflage, even better. | | | | When it comes down to it, your budget and your style |
| - Waterproof - One of the major benefits of | | | | of hunting will ultimately determine which type of blind |
| commercial blinds over natural cover. Stay dry and | | | | works best for you. |