Outta Site Blind

[356]

The recent lightening sale at Menards prompted the purchase of two Outta Site 5 wall had-sided blinds. I plan to install one on a trailer and the other will be on a short (5’) platform. A couple of things I really liked: 1) The windows are pre-installed 2) The door seems to fit better than the similar Maverick “Booner” 5 panel. The ease of putting the blind together—even for one person—is a strong selling point. Until I find an old farm trailer, this one can be moved with the tractor and used as a ground blind.

 

[buckdeer1]

Show us more,does it have archery windows?How much

 

[Telemark]

Is the sale still on?

 

[buckdeer1]

Looks like the booner blind they have with rebate is 800.00 and you can pick which window setup and they advise you can leave out year round

 

[Feelslikefar.]

Read some reviews saying "thin" and "flimsy", but that could mean nothing, just people expecting something it clearly isn't. If it it were, I could see building an elevated platform for it, then making a simple wooden internal frame. Thing would last a long time like that.

 

[356]

Show us more,does it have archery windows?How much

I use them for archery and firearms, but the windows are horizontal. Price was $499 ($450 after rebate). Time will tell how they hold up, but so far, I like them. Windows open down. I’ll get more pictures.

The sale was a “one day only” and limited supply. By end of day they had sold them all.

 

[Prairie Acres]

Menards has the Outta Site Eclipse 5-sided blinds for sale for $499 or $444 after rebate. Same blind as the habitat 5 or Thicket 5 blind, it has the same assembly instructions. I bought two of them and I'm waiting for them to be shipped to my local store.

Outta Site Eclipse

356 you bought a couple last year....how do you like them after using them a year? Any tips for installing them? How about any modifications you did? These will replace a couple ground blinds that I had on platforms. The cloth ground blinds worked fine but I know they won't last forever.

 

[356]

Menards has the Outta Site Eclipse 5-sided blinds for sale for $499 or $444 after rebate. Same blind as the habitat 5 or Thicket 5 blind, it has the same assembly instructions. I bought two of them and I'm waiting for them to be shipped to my local store.

Outta Site Eclipse

356 you bought a couple last year....how do you like them after using them a year? Any tips for installing them? How about any modifications you did? These will replace a couple ground blinds that I had on platforms. The cloth ground blinds worked fine but I know they won't last forever.

So far, I am impressed with the 5-panel Outta Site blinds. I like them better than the Maverick Booner 5 panel I’ve used for eight seasons. They are easy to put together with one person. It’s a harder plastic material, but\ that allows for better window and door fit. I would clearly purchase them again. I found it comfortable for two adult hunters.

 

[Prairie Acres]

So far, I am impressed with the 5-panel Outta Site blinds. I like them better than the Maverick Booner 5 panel I’ve used for eight seasons. They are easy to put together with one person. It’s a harder plastic material, but\ that allows for better window and door fit. I would clearly purchase them again. I found it comfortable for two adult hunters.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[TonySoprano]

Tractor Supply now carries "Field and stream" blinds , and also Outta Site blinds. To me in the pictures online they both look identical , except for different colors, they are probably made in the same factory. However the Field and Stream is $100.00 cheaper. I looked at the Field & Stream's at my local Tractor suppy, they appear a little thin and flimsy. The only thing I have to compare it to is my Sportsmans Condo SC-1 4x4 . The Sportsmans condo is much thicker and a one piece solid blind. I think I paid $850.00 5-6 years ago with free ship to store at Walmart, however Walmart no longer sells them. I'll probably buy another SC-1 but they are $999.00 these days plus shipping (unless you have a local dealer) OR Might save up for the New Redneck 4x4 solo blind About $2,000 just for the blind with 10 foot stand you're talking $3,400 . However they are the Cadillac of stands. The Sportsmans Condo best bang for the buck. Pictured from left to right 1)Field & Stream 2)Sportsmans Condo 3) Redneck

*Sportsmans Condo does make several larger models* But for just me a 4x4 is good enough.

 

[356]

The Field & Stream is definitely similar in all ways to the Outta Site, so I would guess they are the same manufacturer. I would anticipate it will last many years unless it suffers environmental damage (trees falling on it or massive snow accumulations). Mine stood up fine to 15" of wet snow.

 

[TonySoprano]

The Field & Stream is definitely similar in all ways to the Outta Site, so I would guess they are the same manufacturer. I would anticipate it will last many years unless it suffers environmental damage (trees falling on it or massive snow accumulations). Mine stood up fine to 15" of wet snow.

Probably so, I'm not an engineer but the door seemed a little flimsy to me , and looks like the main weak spot. While they do sell a lot of those Rednecks , unless I hit the lottery more than likley it's just a dream for me and I won't be buying one... A Sportsmans condo is more in my price range OR if Those Field & Streams ever go on sale I may take a chance and try one.

 

[356]

While I only have one season of experience, the doors are stiffer than most of the molded blinds, thus providing a better seal than my Maverick Booner and about the same as the Redneck's I have hunted from. I didn't feel like the doors were a weak spot, but that might changed over the years.

Out of seven tower blinds, my favorite so far is the Maverick XL (see post here) followed by the Outta Site. It is a nice size for two hunters and the windows are easy to open with glovers. I've hunted from Muddy, Hawk, Redneck and Banks. Of those four, Redneck and Banks were my favorites.

 

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Only $439 to ship to my house... Think Im hitting the wood pile for some boards....

 

[TonySoprano]

While I only have one season of experience, the doors are stiffer than most of the molded blinds, thus providing a better seal than my Maverick Booner and about the same as the Redneck's I have hunted from. I didn't feel like the doors were a weak spot, but that might changed over the years.

Out of seven tower blinds, my favorite so far is the Maverick XL (see post here) followed by the Outta Site. It is a nice size for two hunters and the windows are easy to open with glovers. I've hunted from Muddy, Hawk, Redneck and Banks. Of those four, Redneck and Banks were my favorites.

That Maverick looks something like a Sportsmans condo... Except the SC doesn't require any assembly except for putting the 4x4 legs on.

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[gurgalunas]

I think the last blind I bought a few years back from menards was the booner. Also have an early redneck. Comparing them, the redneck (fiberglass) is much sturdier, has better windows and doors. I assembled the booner in the garage, and wasn't impressed with the molded plastic in terms of structure. Don't think this was a brand issue, but more of a material issue. The molded plastic reminded me of a duck decoy- rigid but still flexible... I immediately built a 2x4 frame for it, and now it's as sturdy as the redneck. Windows and doors are not comparable, but at 25% the price (maybe 30% with framing), I'd go that route again over a redneck. I think the plastic will age better than the fiberglass, which needs to be recoated on the redneck after 10 yrs in the elements (micro-holes in the roof now leak)...

 

[356]

I think the last blind I bought a few years back from menards was the booner. Also have an early redneck. Comparing them, the redneck (fiberglass) is much sturdier, has better windows and doors. I assembled the booner in the garage, and wasn't impressed with the molded plastic in terms of structure. Don't think this was a brand issue, but more of a material issue. The molded plastic reminded me of a duck decoy- rigid but still flexible... I immediately built a 2x4 frame for it, and now it's as sturdy as the redneck. Windows and doors are not comparable, but at 25% the price (maybe 30% with framing), I'd go that route again over a redneck. I think the plastic will age better than the fiberglass, which needs to be recoated on the redneck after 10 yrs in the elements (micro-holes in the roof now leak)...

Good review and perspective. The Booner (I have two, a 4 panel and a 5 panel) is a solid blind, and I personally liked the windows AFTER I modified them to flip up, not down. The doors are not a strong point, as they warp. That said, both blinds are very serviceable and keep you warm (with a small 1# propane tank mounted heater) well at -10.

The Outta Site has better doors, and while it does not have foam seals on the windows like the Booner, it does not need them. however, they could be added. Once mounted on the tower, it is amazing how solid the Outta Site feels—much like a first gen Redneck. On all of my blinds I have added shelves, hooks and cup holders, and in two of them, solar to keep things charged and provide switched lighting.

One key to a good experience on these blinds is to ensure everything is square then installing on the tower. Also, it helps to keep them vertical. :-)



The blind and tower were eventually repaired and relocated. The door brackets had to be refabricated, one window replaced and the roof reattached using new mounting locations. Most of the damage was caused by the weight of the office chair that was in the blind.

 

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You put some outriggers on those blind stands yet? Longer the cable the better.

Yo leave the floor open like that?

 

[Prairie Acres]

I personally liked the windows AFTER I modified them to flip up, not down.

How did you modify them? Any pics?

 

[Foggy47]

I got two of those 4-sided blinds from Menards. They both are on 8' high wood platforms that we built. Had them for 7 or 8 years? They are adequate for our purposes....but far from favorites. They seem to hold up well, but mice get into them due to poor fitting doors. I have taken some steps to solve that issue with better weather stripping. I got rid of padded chairs (now use folding chairs and sit on a cushion). The window seals are somewhat shot....but we get along.

MY BIL had one of those 5 sided blinds, but the roof caved in due to snow load. It was shot after a year or two.

We also have two plywood sided blinds with home made windows and staircases with hand rails. They are OK for us...but not like the ones below.

I also have three Redneck blinds and like them allot. The ladders can be a little trying for me now....gotta be careful. They were my favorites....but maybe my new Stump 4 this season will defeat the Rednecks? I think so. I like the Stump windows ALLOT......and the door seals nicely. I made a 8 foot high wooden platform with a deck and good staircase for it this summer. Might be the best one for me now.....as its got 4 degree staircase and a railing. I'm getting to the point that I will need these good steps in the years that follow.

I made a post on the Banks Stump 4 tower build I did earlier this June. Got the blind for $2000. (deal) and got another $400 in the tower and improvements. Got a Banks Exec chair for $100. Golden. Secure the stand to the ground with storm anchors and turnbuckles.