I've decided to go ahead and purchase a pop up blind. I've been looking at Primos Double Bull mostly but there seem to be a bunch of different makes out now. I want the simple hub design for ease of setup. I'd like for it to be roomy for another person and definitely big enough for my recurve and compound. Any suggestions on what is working for you guys?

I haven't liked any of the ones I have tried. I have a Cabela's and it's too restrictive. I prefer to throw together a ground blind with material in the area.

If you get some camo material that is netted, you can find a place to hang it around you where you can sit in a chair to hunt. I've had mulie does come within 5 yards

The Primos Double Bull is definitely a nice one. I use the largest one Eastman Outfitter makes because quite often I'll have a cameraman and sometimes a guide with me in the blind. This one is large enough to fit three people in a pinch.

I definitely prefer the hub type blinds as they are easy to set up and take down. I also prefer the enclosed blind (brushed in of course) over one built just from natural materials. There are times when it's raining and it's nice to have a "semi-waterproof" roof over your head, and when it gets super cold, blocking off the wind is a blessing.

Plus, I think it helps somewhat to control your scent dispersal...

I have a couple of the Hub type blinds.I see that there is a waterproof one on the market now for around $400.00.

Cabelas has one they call IIRC the Predator Den Ground blind for $130 or so. I've got three of 'em that I just set up for the second season on my ranch and aside from a few mouse holes in one (happened over the summer while stored in the shop) they have held up very well. They were out for five months last fall/winter and I've not noticed any fading or degradation, although I do keep them shaded well. As for size, I'm 6'4" and have hunted in them with two other guys and while it was cramped, it was doable (wouldn't have been able to draw a bow comfortably though)

I think their the best value going right now. Check 'em out.

Regards,
Scott

Regards,
Scott

I really USED to like the Double Bull, well made and excellent customer service, until Primos bought it and started making them in China.

I have never hunted out of one (yet). I just bought an Ameristep, Bone Collector. Got it set up and brushed in on my food plots after shooting my bow out of it a few days. It seems to be a very good blind for the money. It is a little taller than many of the hub style blinds and this is the reason (along with price) that I decided on it. I have game camera photos of a couple nice bucks within bow range of the blind, so I am hoping things come together for the Oct 15 bow opener.
Andy

If your going to hunt out of it with a bow, make sure it is tall enough for you to sit in a comfortable chair and draw your bow without the limbs hitting the blind. Many are too short for this.

I bought one without taking this into account and then couldn't shoot my bow out of it while seated in a regular height chair. I had to cut the legs off a chair and make it shorter in order to draw and not hit the blind.

I really like the old Double Bull that I have. My son and I have killed some nice animals from it, including the biggest elk I'll likely ever have a chance at. A key is to set them in among vegetation and brush them in a little. Animals walk right by, barely making any notice of them at all most times.

Thanks for all the ideas. I'm still narrowing it down. I've heard the Predator Den's have problems with the zippers separating. They are still at a good price though. Really starting to think about this one. It's more expensive but really looks nice. Cabelas Blind