Best trad friendly popup blind these days?

[Caddo]

Lucky's

[trad_bowhunter1965]

If you like roomy check out barronett big cat or big mike blind.

DITTO I am also looking at the Rhino Blinds R600XL 4 Person Hunting Ground Blind height is 78" and 88" x 88".   

[MnFn]

On the advice of Ron LaClair and Terry Green I bought the Hidden Hunter blind. I used it only twice this fall, but really like the way it breaks down and carry's. Watch the video.

I'd buy it again, especially over two other brands that I tried. Not cheap but US made.  Contact me with your txt or email and I can send a photo if you like.

[Jerry Russell]

I have shot out of just about every type made and I use the Bass Pro Blackout model exclusively in my hunting and guiding. 
82" roof height and most importantly it has a low bottom height on the widows which is critical.  They are very durable and only cost about $150.

[Ray Lyon]

Hidden Hunter. Super easy set up and for those in Northern snow climate it won't collapse with weight of snow like a hub style will.

[LC]

So has anybody personally used a pop up blind in the west hunting antelope? I'm just curious what blind holds up to the wide open flat plains west winds. The few times I've been there a typical tent that survived was awesome.The ones that did survive sounded like a kite caught in a tree.  One dude took a pop up tent camper that we had to right side up. It was trashed afterwards but atleast he could tow it back home.  Had cheap tents break poles regularly. Maybe the few times I was there was not the normal though.

[Sam McMichael]

It seems like Hidden Hunter might be a good choice for someone using a 68" longbow. Does that sound about right? Also, any other recommendations?

[T Sunstone]

I have a hidden hunter and the only problem is my arrow has to stick out the window to draw.

[pdk25]

Jim, you are welcome to come to my place and check a few out. I have a few poly dome maverick blinds, a rhino 600xl, a cabelas stealth hunter, and a baronett ox 5, as well as a blackout blind.  All very good blinds.  Seeing them in person might help.

[razorsharptokill]

Generous of you PDK. That's quite a few blinds, which is your favorite?

[Ron LaClair]

Jim, I sometimes use the screens on some of the side windows but not through my shooting window. I've found that I can't be seen in the blind from the outside

[pdk25]

Generous of you PDK. That's quite a few blinds, which is your favorite?

Probably the cabelas stealth hunter,  but they make that blind under the blackout name now.  A different camo pattern that I don't like as much, but a great blind.  Haven't actually hunted out of the rhino or ox 5 yet.  Look to be very well made especially the rhino 600 xl, but really like the room inside a 5 wall tent if you have multiple people or want to film.

[Yooper-traveler]

The hidden hunter holds up well in thigh deep snow

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[mnbwhtr]

LC, I've hunted antelope with a popup for the last8-9 yrs now and have found that adding stake down tabs midway between the corners is the way to go. With the rope outriggers or whatever you call them you'll have 12 stakes in the ground but your blind doesn't move. Now, that being said, your windows depending on what kind will have a tendency to HUM. That HUM will spook antelope. I've found zippered windows are the quietest, the worst are like an XL club has, I used one 1 year and returned it. After about 9am every morning expect wind. This last year I had to quit a couple days it was gusting to 40 mph and even the zippered windows hummed. Don't get discouraged, Antelope hunting is fun and they're great eating!

[OkKeith]

mnbwhtr-

I have seen the hunters in the Oklahoma Panhandle hang fishing sinkers on squeeze clips from their blind windows. I never thought about why until the info in your post... They are trying to stop the HUM!

OkKeith

[Cy14561]

I like an ameristep because of the verticals windows on the corners, they make them in different heights so they could accommodate different length bows. I try to set mine up a little sideways to shoot out of the corner windows and sit back in the other corner which allows my limb tip to end up in the tallest part of the blind. Just shot a buck out of one 2 days ago. The only draw back it eats up a little of the room u can have other people in there set up like that but they have to kind of sit on the side. That's what works for me I've used several other brands but that's the one I go back too, plus I get em on sale for lesss than a 100 bucks I have 3. But just like anything there's one blind out there that u will have confidence shooting in and will work for you. I've looked at a bunch especially after I sent an arrow 3 feet over the back of a big deer cause my limb tip shot went through the top of a pop up. Scared me have to death thought my bow blew up. Hope this helps

[Flingblade]

Check out the Barronett Big Mike with vents.  It has vents on all four sides at the top that you can have open for air movement or close and they don't let light in when open so they don't affect the way the blind works.  When I have been antelope hunting it is usually very hot mid day and you will appreciate the extra air movement.  I also have a little battery operated fan I use. The Big Mike has plenty of room for two and I shot a turkey last spring out of mine with my 70" Howard Hill Wesley Special.   

[Tedd]

Double bull see through 270. 60" RFDF or recurve works. The see thru is a game changer. And makes a more enjoyable hunt.
Tedd