Outhouse or Doghouse
09-05-2004, 09:18 AM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Outhouse or Doghouse
I'm looking at both of Ameristep's ground blinds. I like the size of the Doghouse, but not the height! Will the 68" be tall enough? I'm 6-2. The outhouse is 78" tall I think. However, it seems much smaller overall!
I went to Basspro yesterday but they didn't have either set up.
Does anyone have any input on these two blinds. Do I need to extra height of the outhouse, or should I go with the overall size if the Doghouse. I'm torn. I think I want to Doghouse but I am concerned about the height of it. Let me know. Thanks in advance.
Jay
I went to Basspro yesterday but they didn't have either set up.
Does anyone have any input on these two blinds. Do I need to extra height of the outhouse, or should I go with the overall size if the Doghouse. I'm torn. I think I want to Doghouse but I am concerned about the height of it. Let me know. Thanks in advance.
Jay
09-06-2004, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 12
RE: Outhouse or Doghouse
I love my two doghouse blinds. I killed three deer out of it last year here in GA. I have to shoot sitting down though. I just ran across a blind that I am sure you are looking for. It is the Lodge by Hunter's View. It is 7'6" tall with a 7'x7' floor. And you can find it on the internet for $80.00. The link is http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=88595.
09-06-2004, 07:40 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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RE: Outhouse or Doghouse
ORIGINAL: justhrowit
I'm looking at both of Ameristep's ground blinds. I like the size of the Doghouse, but not the height! Will the 68" be tall enough? I'm 6-2. The outhouse is 78" tall I think. However, it seems much smaller overall!
I went to Basspro yesterday but they didn't have either set up.
Does anyone have any input on these two blinds. Do I need to extra height of the outhouse, or should I go with the overall size if the Doghouse. I'm torn. I think I want to Doghouse but I am concerned about the height of it. Let me know. Thanks in advance.
Jay
I'm looking at both of Ameristep's ground blinds. I like the size of the Doghouse, but not the height! Will the 68" be tall enough? I'm 6-2. The outhouse is 78" tall I think. However, it seems much smaller overall!
I went to Basspro yesterday but they didn't have either set up.
Does anyone have any input on these two blinds. Do I need to extra height of the outhouse, or should I go with the overall size if the Doghouse. I'm torn. I think I want to Doghouse but I am concerned about the height of it. Let me know. Thanks in advance.
Jay
Jay,
Are you looking for a blind that you can stand up and shoot from? That's something that you need to think about. 68" = 5 1/2 ft. I'm sure that'd be plenty for you kneeling down and for sitting.
09-06-2004, 08:23 AM
#7
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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RE: Outhouse or Doghouse
Jeramy,
Yes...that is my man concern. Although I don't mind kneeling while sitting, but would rather stand. Thats what I like about the outhouse. However, the doghouse has some room to stretch out.
Derslar, thanks for the link. That may be the blind I will get. I will do some camparing. Good price and looks big enough all around. Only it doesn't have shoot through windows...but oh well.
Jay
Yes...that is my man concern. Although I don't mind kneeling while sitting, but would rather stand. Thats what I like about the outhouse. However, the doghouse has some room to stretch out.
Derslar, thanks for the link. That may be the blind I will get. I will do some camparing. Good price and looks big enough all around. Only it doesn't have shoot through windows...but oh well.
Jay
09-06-2004, 10:52 AM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Chatsworth IL USA
Posts: 5,012
RE: Outhouse or Doghouse
I have the outhouse and I can't bow hunt out of it for nothing. It is too crowded. there is not even enough room to pull my bow back while kneeling. There is no way to stand up and pull it back.
