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Title: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: VA Bowbender on September 28, 2010, 04:46:00 PM
So...I have this old Cabela's "Jake" camo ground blind that I haven't used in years.  Then I started thinking (I know, dangerous) how well would it fit around my treestand?  Here's what I did:

Here's the folded up blind.  It's no bigger than a paper plate.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Treestands/b939305a.jpg)

Here it is opened.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Treestands/1d193507.jpg)

This is my treestand.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Treestands/ea177bd7.jpg)

Attach the bottom of the blind with bungee cords.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Treestands/8125c227.jpg)

Wrap it around the stand and attach top with bungee cords.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Treestands/1c3464a1.jpg)

TADA...instant treestand blind.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Treestands/b1264eaf.jpg)
(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Treestands/326e207e.jpg)

Whatcha think?  And the first one that says it has to be higher I'm gonna slap!   (http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/VAbowbender/Animations/jk.gif)
Title: Re: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: ckanous on September 28, 2010, 05:26:00 PM
Great idea, have you tried to shoot out of it yet?
Title: Re: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: 3blades on September 28, 2010, 05:30:00 PM
Great idea for something you already had.
Title: Re: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: Don Armstrong on September 28, 2010, 05:36:00 PM
Never seen a need to camo treestand (unless you are trying to deter thieves). I usually set them at 18 - 22 feet to the bottom. Have had deer rub on my tree sticks and then walk away. Don
Title: Re: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: joekeith on September 28, 2010, 06:32:00 PM
Looks like it oughtta work to me...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: ishoot4thrills on September 28, 2010, 06:40:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Don Armstrong:
Never seen a need to camo treestand (unless you are trying to deter thieves). I usually set them at 18 - 22 feet to the bottom. Have had deer rub on my tree sticks and then walk away. Don
I, like a lot of trad shooters, like to be around 15 feet up(and sometimes less) so as to get a better low angle shot at deer.

I think your camo shield will work well.
Title: Re: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: VTer on September 28, 2010, 07:52:00 PM
I think the biggest benefit will be keeping those cold breezes off of half of you.
Title: Re: Treestand Camo Cover/Blind
Post by: rastaman on September 28, 2010, 07:54:00 PM
I like it!  Looks like it will work fine!   :thumbsup: