RE: Ameristep blinds
I do not own a Brickhouse yet as I just bought two more of the other Ameristep models. However, I did have a chance to play with one when I was out at Cabelas the other day. It definitely looks and feels like a solid design. It takes a few more seconds to set up than the Doghouse style blind but it can still be done in very little time at all.
If I did not already have two Doghouses then I might actually consider getting one.