Photo Blind: Putting things on my Christmas list. Do any of you have any recommendations for a portable one person photo blind for taking pics of birds or other wildlife?

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Putting things on my Christmas list. Do any of you have any recommendations for a portable one person photo blind for taking pics of birds or other wildlife?

eagle80 Loc: Kutztown, PA

Look in your local sporting goods store.

digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

Got a one man 6 foot tall one from Dunham’s sports. Cost me $39 but they are usually $44, but even then, totally worth it, bring your tripod and a stool.....RJM

lositton Loc: Pensacola, FL

I got a camo popup blind at Academy Sports and Outdoors for less than $50. Opens on 4 sides. Can be staked down. Good buy. Lo

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Thanks for responding, digit-up. Is the one you are referring to called the Ameristep Outhouse Blind?

https://www.dunhamssports.com/product/outhouse_blind/W0000074892.html#q=blind&prefn1=storeExclusivity1&prefv1=ALL%7C260&srule=store260&start=20&sz=12

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Thanks lositton. I will take a look at the Academy website.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

I use this one. Works perfectly for me.
https://www.dunhamssports.com/search?q=Ameristep+doghouse+blind&lang=en_US

lositton Loc: Pensacola, FL

lorvey wrote:

Thanks lositton. I will take a look at the Academy website.

The one from Academy looks a little bigger around. I'm 6' tall and can almost stand all the way up in the middle of the blind. But with a bucket or a chair of some sort behind my tripod, I am quite comfortable. Lo

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

A new Rolls with the window down a crack. Well, Christmas IS coming.... (Pretty good ideas from the rest of the group).

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I gravitate towards a camo shirt, pants, ski mask and gloves - and sit a in comfy full size folding aluminum chair. Then I cover myself with a sheet of camo burlap with a hole cut out for the lens. The burlap allows you to see out and AIR to flow. Most of this stuff is available at military surplus places. I mostly use a monopod with this outfit so I can be versatile and easily move the camera positioning. Sorry no picts yet of this outfit.....
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digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

lorvey wrote:

Thanks for responding, digit-up. Is the one you are referring to called the Ameristep Outhouse Blind?

https://www.dunhamssports.com/product/outhouse_blind/W0000074892.html#q=blind&prefn1=storeExclusivity1&prefv1=ALL%7C260&srule=store260&start=20&sz=12

That’s the one!.........................RJM. AKA “DIGIT-UP”

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

imagemeister wrote:

I gravitate towards a camo shirt, pants, ski mask and gloves - and sit a in comfy full size folding aluminum chair. Then I cover myself with a sheet of camo burlap with a hole cut out for the lens. The burlap allows you to see out and AIR to flow. Most of this stuff is available at military surplus places. I mostly use a monopod with this outfit so I can be versatile and easily move the camera positioning. Sorry no picts yet of this outfit.....
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Thanks for your reply. I've got a ghille suit. Maybe I should give that a try.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

lorvey wrote:

Putting things on my Christmas list. Do any of you have any recommendations for a portable one person photo blind for taking pics of birds or other wildlife?

Hi, Lorvey:
Here’s the most effective personal, one-size-fits-all personal blind I’ve been using for years -as well as a few shots made from it.

Set up a comfy folding chair. Arrange your necessary gear,canteen,lunch, etc under the chair and between your feet, drape the camp netting with generous overlap all over you; slip your lens thru a convenient hole... and wait. Don’t worry that there are holes through which you can see -and be seen. Your subjects seem never to see beyond the camo net itself. Slow movements on your part are amazingly well tolerated by nearby wildlife.

Camo netting from Cabella’s.

Sounds like image master and I think much alike!

Best regards,
Dave

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

lorvey wrote:

Thanks for your reply. I've got a ghille suit. Maybe I should give that a try.

Yes !

lorvey Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Uuglypher wrote:

Hi, Lorvey: br Here’s the most effective personal,... (show quote)

You've got some great shots with this setup, Dave. I will give some serious thought to your suggestions. I guess one does not have purchase the fanciest gear, equipment available to get some great shots. Thanks for your input. I've got a Cabela's nearby.