Photography Camo Hide/Blind

Chris Halstead · 2 Jun 2010

Ive been frustrated recently with not getting close to animals such as hares and deer so I thought about getting a tent/hide of some kind. I have a huge amount of patience but my equipment is really limiting the quality of my photos. Does anyone have any experience in the matter or could point me in the right direction?

Ive also considered a ghillie suit as I tend to do a lot of pronong and concealing myself.

The area Im currently doing a project is very flat and if Im moving the animals scatter as quick as you can say 'damn'! :thinking:

erding · 2 Jun 2010

IIRC last Autumn CT started a thread in this forum as he was looking to get a hide and there were many good suggestions and advice given. You may want to search for that thread.

HTH.

Rovers_Andy · 2 Jun 2010

Stealth Wildlife do some very good ones

markyboy.1967 · 2 Jun 2010

I have the Stealth Wildlife one man chair hide. Very easy to use and works well. Only issue I have are that the seams aren't taped and water droplets can come in through the stitching but that's only a minor issue as it's mostly fine.

leprechaun67 · 2 Jun 2010

If you google CJ Wildbird food, they sell a good hide. I've got one of theirs.. it works a treat and keeps the rain out, is quite tall, so I sit in it with a little seat of my own, it has four zippable windows and pops up instantly and packs away within half a minute and is very light (like a larger reflector bag) and has pegs to stabilize it in high wind.

Dom

markta · 2 Jun 2010

Have you tried www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk as they do several dome hides.

The website isn't the easiest to navigate and find what you're looking for, but they're listed on the product page IIRC

Martyarty · 2 Jun 2010

I recently got this hide off ebay for £50. Its very easy to put up and take down about a 60 seconds.
Its big enough for 2 or 3 togs and gear. It might be a bit big for your needs but it is designed for hunting. The material masks your sent ect. so it should be good for deers and hares.
I have only used it to hide from birds (Kingies) at the mo. But it seems to do the job.

Marty

Richard T · 3 Jun 2010

I can vouch for this hide

Digitall · 3 Jun 2010

I use an American Doghouse hide, it's the one where you just throw it up. Goes up in seconds and with some practice comes down in about 30 seconds. Good all round viability, big enough for a comfy chair.

Allan

Chris Halstead · 3 Jun 2010

Thanks all for your help, I didnt see the other thread so Ive checked that out thanks.