superstrutter has a good point on being comfortable. Just like when you deer hunt, being comfortable will ensure you are focusing on hunting and not focused on how you can re-position yourself to get comfortable. You can buy a padded seat that straps around your waist for about $10 or so and when you get up to move, the seat is connected to you so it moves with you. I don't hunt out of blinds for turkey. I really enjoy being out in the open and sitting up against a tree. Just remember if you can see the turkey, then he can definitely see you as well...so make sure you aren't moving (that's where the mouth call comes in handy as I was mentioning that in another thread). If you move and the turkey busts you, you will know and will kick yourself...trust me...I have done it many times. I have had deer within 20 yards of me before while up in a tree-stand, and it doesn't remotely compare to the excitement that a longbeard will produce while I am on the ground right next to him. At times, I feel like my heart is literally going to jump out of my chest. I would suggest leaving the blind at home and see if turkey hunting will be your new favorite...