Collapsible Hunting Blind

[WapitiTalk1]

In my neverending quest to find new "thingamajigs" that may serve a usefull purpose in the elk woods, I ran across this. It's really just a scaled down piece of lightweight Army camo with three shock corded fiberglass poles. Compresses down to 3" by 22" and weighs just 24 OZ. It may be worth consideration for a packable, quick blind setup. It's shown in probably a turkey hunting config but with a bit of imagination, you could use it as a two or three sided backdrop for archery (use it with some existing, natural features). Also, the price is right . Has anybody ever used something like this as a mobile ground blind? I know one of our resident Elknut's once used a burlap bag as concealment to move across an elk filled meadow but this is different

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/c ... ?a=1182625

[UtPreacher]

If it is anything like what I have used in the Marine Corps then it works great unless what your hunting has a nose. They seem to have a very strong rubbery smell that I haven't been able to get rid of.

[WapitiTalk1]

If it is anything like what I have used in the Marine Corps then it works great unless what your hunting has a nose. They seem to have a very strong rubbery smell that I haven't been able to get rid of.

Good point and I remember the same thing from my Army days. Perhaps this material is not stinky like the military stuff was? That would be a question I asked before I would order it for certain. Even if it was constructed differently and didn't have the rubbery smell, it would still need to hung in a pine tree for a period of time to minimize any manufacturing material smell.

[Swede]

I have run into one or two similar blinds like that over the years. Most people are building blinds out of natural materials they can pile up or lean against a log or root wad. Scent is the issue. Blinds are much more limiting than a tree stand. Every time the wind shifts you may need to move. Of coarse it always shifts at the wrong time.

[WapitiTalk1]

If the material is a washable fabric (??) perhaps a slow cycle wash in in the scent free detergent, and then, a long hang out in a pine tree before storing? I'm gonna have my new tree stand deployed this year but exploring a few other ground blind options for a couple of target areas. I may pick one up for the heck of it and if it's a stinky mess, it'll have it's use to camo up some gear at camp.

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Hmmmmmmmmmm! I'm just waiting for Jeff from Elk Mountain Gear to pounce on this one. I think you'd be much better off with his blind.

[elkmtngear]

Hmmmmmmmmmm! I'm just waiting for Jeff from Elk Mountain Gear to pounce on this one. I think you'd be much better off with his blind.

Ha...how in the World did it take me so long to chime in on this one

I guess it has a lot of advantages as a stationary blind...but I don't think I would exactly classify it as "Mobile".

My def of a "mobile blind" is something you can actually pick up and relocate rather effortlessly.

The "3D" or ghillie effect is pretty cool, and it wraps around you much better than ours.

But...

You can't decoy with it..and:

Bet you can't walk with it, and it won't keep you dry

Am I getting anywhere, RJ?

[WapitiTalk1]

Hmmmmmmmmmm! I'm just waiting for Jeff from Elk Mountain Gear to pounce on this one. I think you'd be much better off with his blind.

Rabble Rouser I've eye balled Jeff's Elk Mountain Gear Slip System for quite some time now (camo slip cover and elk butt slip cover). Just not sure I want to carry something else besides my bow in my hands in the crazy terrain that I hunt. Still thinking about giving one a shot though as I know I would only take it on a portion of my hunts. For the money, it sure does a lot of cool stuff (camo ground blind, decoy, bad weather cover, walking pole, camera mount, tree stand umbrella, sun shade, etc.).

[ctdad]

I'm in the same place as phantom. I'm not sure what to do with the umbrella when I'm not using it. My Montana decoy is easily put into load shelf of pack. But I think I'll probably get a slip system this year to play with it. My fear is that I'll set it down somewhere not opened up and just walk away from it. Guess that would be good for Jeff's business too! Ha

[elkmtngear]

I'm in the same place as phantom. I'm not sure what to do with the umbrella when I'm not using it. My Montana decoy is easily put into load shelf of pack. But I think I'll probably get a slip system this year to play with it. My fear is that I'll set it down somewhere not opened up and just walk away from it. Guess that would be good for Jeff's business too! Ha

ctdad (and RJ), I think the biggest problem with convincing elk hunters to use the SLIP System, is the idea that you can and should walk with it. Many hunters use trekking poles for hiking in and out, but few actually hunt with a pole in their hand. It seems troublesome and cumbersome at first, but most guys get used to it and actually like hunting that way.

And Yes, even I have gotten a little excited and walked away from my SLIP pole a couple of times. Luckily I've always been able to backtrack and find it.

After a while, it seems to just become an extension of your hand...I part brush with it, use it to keep me from slipping off a wet log, sneak through blowdowns, etc. When you are "chronologically challenged" like me, it just takes one stupid slip to screw up a hunt. Having that 3rd leg really does help sometimes.

One of these years, I'm going to spear a grouse with one by throwing it like a lawn dart! (I've had some near misses). I did spear a Chukar a couple years ago (a planted bird that my dog had on point). And I'm just waiting to run into a rattlesnake

If I stop to glass...I usually lean it against my thigh. I have a bowhook that allows my bow to hang on my hip, so I can have both hands free that way.

I'm really glad to hear you guys are considering picking up the SLIP System this Season. Send me a PM when you are ready to purchase and I will pass along an Elknut discount

[WapitiTalk1]

Then a slip system it is. Will give it a whirl and see what shakes out. What camo cover for N Idaho alders? Thanks Jeff.

[elkmtngear]

Then a slip system it is. Will give it a whirl and see what shakes out. What camo cover for N Idaho alders? Thanks Jeff.

I'm thinking either dark timber or Aspen Camo.

Probably either one would work well