Well spoken Bob!

I have a variety to fit what ever need of blinds the situation may call for - even running and gunning I have quick set-up rag blinds and keep a fold down 12 ftwhat I call rag blindin my back vest pocket always.

Many times now I try to go straight at 'em as long as the terrain allows me to. And yes I have a home base set-up during that lull period and positioned so I can wait them out.

One other thing I forgot to mention now that I think of it. I always place my door opening to the rear of the blind so if need be I can sneak out quickly to make an end around approach.

I never brush the blind in at all but use natural cover - maybe a low hanging branch and as I said in a shady spot. However the blind works great in wide open prairies and plowed farm fields - I ahe doen it both ways.

I just put my blinds away for the season - I put them up -dryed them, inspected for any wear and tare - found none and took them back down. I bagged tightly in plastic and they are now in the rafters of my garage and ready to go this fall or next year if so be it. I have even used them during the rifle deer season - nice sit when the wind is howling or the snow is falling - much better than my tree stands.


JW

JW how well do they work for deer? can u put them out in the open like you do for turkeys or do you have to brush them in?

Well - for deer I do brush them in a bit - and just this last year started using it as I am gittin old and did not feel that comnfortable in a tree stand......

Tho - in all my turkey forays - I hae had deer not pay attention to me at all - walk right on by - and in turkey huting I do not brush it it......

So I don't have that much Deer hutning experience in them as of yet.

JW

Is it hard to carry and set up ?
And is it something you would use on public land ?

They aren't hard to carry. They have a strap that you can put over your shoulder and I think they weigh 16#'s. They are tricky to set up at first, but once you learn how to do it and then do it a few times, it becomes a snap.

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Is it hard to carry and set up ?
And is it something you would use on public land ?
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Most of these blinds are mobile blinds not permanent set-ups,hence easy to put up and take down.Easier said than done though.I have in some cases had a more difficult time breaking them back down and puttingback in the packthan putting them up to hunt or video out of.Howler is right,you'll find its much easier handling the blind for someone who's done it before than a newbie.The Matrix is in the 20lb class,with the T2 and T5 models 3 to 6 or so lbs less.They are not hard to carry as they come with a carrying harness.There great anywhere imho,but I would definately NOT leave them out on public ground for obvious reasons[&:]!Bob

I do leave mine out on public and yes I may be askig for trouble - however - I have a cable to which I lock to a tree.

Carrying your blind



This is the rack pack loaded - Pack frame is heavily padded and has very nice quick release features so you can take off your load.

And this is what the Pack Rack does after you hae unloaded it! It becomes a very comfortable high back chair, Can double as a bench rest if you trun it around and use it. does have a high head rest I place against the blind to take naps -



What is shown does not have the head rest set up.

Now I also carry a Stearns ensolite boat cushion to which I have a gym bag strap hooked to each web handle. I place this on any chair I sit on as it just makes it more comfortable. And in comfort one can sit very still for long periods of time.

I also use this as when I leave my home base ( My blind) I have a cushion to run and gun in addition to my vest cushion. Just not enuf padding on the ole butt anymore!

Or another option I am playing with



Use an old golf cart like this guy did. Though I might want to put bigger wheels on it.

JW