Grouse Photography Blind - V+

Since this is not an inexpensive product I really was apprehensive about purchasing this, but my luck turned for the better, this is a really well built blind.This pops out like the rest of the pop-up blinds, and of course, once you do that, you will have to LEARN how to make it go back the way it came out, that might be hard at first. I had another pop-up hunting tent that I learned with, I had to watch a Youtube video about 2 times before I felt like I could go out and have confidence in getting it back in the carrying case. The same with this, if you are not familiar with this type of pop-up style tent, do yourself as BIG favor and watch one of them, they will save your pride. :)This particular blind had so many pieces it's unreal, but a good unreal, pieces that you can use, or, not, I have yet to use half of them. Again, I would suggest going to Youtube and watching the videos on this, it will show you what to do with all of those pieces, it helps makes sense of all of the Velcro this, and tube that, plus, the screens, and so on.My first use of this was at a secluded lake that had a lot of ducks, plus other wildlife, I was not seen, but I was close to some of the critters, so I was heard. That is my camera, it had nothing at all to do with the blind at all. I scared some off, but some didn't scare that easily, so I had a very good day. The small windows that have a camo screen over them is a really nice feature of this blind, it really comes in handy, not just handy, but it is something that is really needed in a camera/blind situation. If I didn't have that I would have to resort to bending down to see through my lens, which ain't a good thing...It's a little hard to fit the entire contents of the blind and the "pieces" back into the provided bag, but that's the way it is for all that I have seen, you would think that they would allow a little more room, but it's not a huge deal. Actually, it might just be me since I am always more in a hurry when I am leaving, than when I am getting to a spot. Like I said, it's not a huge deal at all.Overall, I like this quite a bit, I wish they had better camouflage selections, this particular camo they have doesn't really fit the places in Texas where I live. There is a lot more green here in Texas year-round, so a brown doesn't fit as well as one that had some lighter colors in it. Still, that doesn't bother me, none of the little things are a deal breaker to me, I am really happy that I bought it, plus, the buyers remorse lasted only until after my first use and I saw how good it was.This is a photographer's blind, not a hunting blind, there is a HUGE difference, the design fits us, not a hunter, that is the big thing about this brand. I know of a LOT of photographers that buy a hunting blind because they are so cheap, but, you get what you pay for. The good thing about a less expensive blind like that is that you can cut holes into it and not feel so bad about it. Speaking of, this blind is VERY well made, the seams are heavy-duty. The entire thing is done well and I would definitely buy again and also recommend it to anyone that is serious about getting to their target without being seen, all while being comfortable.I am retired, so I am not rolling in it, I still bought this, it was a lot more than I wanted to pay, but, like I said, you get what you pay for, and in this case, that is quite a bit.The next time I am out in it I will place branches over it, things like that, that way I can get the camo I need for my area, I don't mind doing that if there is something I can use laying around.Get it, you really won't regret it, it is the Cadillac of photographer's pop-up tents!

I am a professional wildlife photographer and film maker and have been looking for a blind like this for a long time. The quality is excellent, the zippers are great and the many ways you can customize the windows are really terrific. This blind is not for all applications, if you want to sit in big chair sipping lemonade while using this blind all day it is probably not for you. But if you want one that is portable, light and keeps you hidden I highly recommend it. I am 6'7" and with a short stool find it perfectly comfortable. I was happy to pay the higher price for this blind as it is not "disposable" like the cheaper blinds I have been using for years that quickly break down and get thrown out. Love this thing! I found a great video on it as well before I bought it, https://vimeo.com/80100943.

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