Hides

haddonite · #1 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 07:58 AM

Do any of the members use their own hide, when out and about in the field? If so, which do they consider to be the best choice

Neil

Alan · #2 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 09:49 AM

Neil, you may want to consider making your own. I based mine on the old fashioned square type using four extendable fishing rod rest with hide pulled over these. Many books contain plans for these, just remember it takes a lot of sewing, and in my case by hand - I'm a hell of a seamstress now you know! The camoflage material cost me about £14 (a local shop called Boyes). If you havn't the time or you don't want sore fingers, your best bet is the dome type.

nightshade · #3 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 10:17 AM

Haddonite,try www.attacc.com hide-poles £40 camo net £20 the last time I looked try just the net perhaps

Jon · #4 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 03:09 PM

I have just bought the Ameristep Doghouse blind, £150 it is an American design I can recommend. It pops up in seconds should go down in seconds but I have not got the knack just yet so it takes a munute or so. It comes in a little back pack so it is very convernient. It is big enough for two to three persons plus bags. Hmm I wish I had not seen nightshades' email on this subject, maybe I could have saved a bob or two ....but then again I'm no good at sewing and I am too impatient.

carlj · #5 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 03:27 PM

Anyone considered the fisherman's bivvy? Argos have one at £30, and is plain green, but just needs a suitable box hole cutting through it to service as a viewing flap.

nightshade · #6 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 03:43 PM

Carlj that is a good idea! Tesco do one even cheaper and halfords were doing
a £150 one for £45

carlj · #7 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 04:02 PM

Will be looking to get one in next few weeks, so will give progress report and photo of the Heath Robinson Device!

Carl

Helen · #8 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

I have just bought the Ameristep Doghouse blind, £150 it is an American design I can recommend. It pops up in seconds should go down in seconds but I have not got the knack just yet so it takes a munute or so. It comes in a little back pack so it is very convernient. It is big enough for two to three persons plus bags. Hmm I wish I had not seen nightshades' email on this subject, maybe I could have saved a bob or two ....but then again I'm no good at sewing and I am too impatient.

I bought one similar, called the Sniper Ground Blind, big enough for two people standing. But I bought mine from a US company, I paid, including shipping and taxes, less than £50.

haddonite · #9 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 05:53 PM

Hi, Guys! Thank you for the info again

I considered the fisherman's bivvi, but wondered if cutting the fabric would weaken it /cause a 'run' in the material where the hole was made.

Alan, that was a far too practical idea! My good lady laughed when she saw the suggestion that I did a bit of sewing.......the smile disappeared when I looked enquiringly towards her

Nightshade's idea was cheap and practical, although not waterproof in a downpour, but as a place to start I believe it's worth a go.

Not to forget Helen. Do you still have the contact for the tent, Helen? Your hide seems to be camouflaged, is it waterproof too?

Neil

Alan · #10 (**permalink**) 13-03-2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by haddonite

Alan, that was a far too practical idea! My good lady laughed when she saw the suggestion that I did a bit of sewing.......the smile disappeared when I looked enquiringly towards her.
Neil

Neil, I'm sure your good lady, if you asked her nicely, would treat you to a sewing maching for christmas.