Outta Site Blind

[cbw]

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.View attachment 81077

I have a 6yo redneck, a couple Banks, and a couple homemade blinds. Favorite is a bank’s mounted on an old wagon chassis so we can move around.


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[Telemark]

The most cost effective way I've found to build blinds is with ordinary lumber treated with pine tar, and corrugated metal roofing sheets.

A gallon of pine tar costs about 40 bucks, plus the cost of linseed oil and turpentine to thin it. I can get a 2x4 for about 3 bucks these days. And corrugated metal can be found for cheap just about anywhere. Recently I was getting them for under $20 per sheet new, and even cheaper for used stuff. I even managed to get a few new sheets for free from a job site, but those are going on my shed. I was able to borrow a nibbler last year, but I will probably have to buy my own soon.

Some of my new blinds will be insulated and have windows installed. Some will just be a place to get out of the wind and rain. But the materials are the cheapest and most long-lasting I could come up with.

 

[356]

I got one of my cheap 5-panel Outta Site blinds assembled and placed on a 5' tall platform. Assembly is easy with two people.

Having a second person would be nice....I have a great wife, who is an amazing cook, and lets me hunt and play farmer. What she will not do is help putting together blinds, moving blinds or turning screws/bits/sockets or holding tape measures. She will paint, stain, mow, garden, and for work she drives around the state so I can work on the computer or make calls, so I will never complain!

 

[TonySoprano]

This is by far the most expensive blind that I ever heard of , and it's being sold in my area $11,500.00 !!!!. Makes the $3,000 Redneck 4x4 with 10 foot stand sound almost reasonable lol . I'm sure it's fantastic....but even if I won the lottery and had money to burn I'd stick with a $1,095 4x4 Sportsmans condo.

 

[omicron1792]

This is by far the most expensive blind that I ever heard of , and it's being sold in my area $11,500.00 !!!!. Makes the $3,000 Redneck 4x4 with 10 foot stand sound almost reasonable lol . I'm sure it's fantastic....but even if I won the lottery and had money to burn I'd stick with a $1,095 4x4 Sportsmans condo. View attachment 81671

I’m with you. Buy a small car and park it on a hill and hunt out if it before paying that for a deer blind.

 

[TonySoprano]

I’m with you. Buy a small car and park it on a hill and hunt out if it before paying that for a deer blind.

I hear you , if I had the skills and a tractor I'd build my own blind and use those elevator brackets with10 foot 4 x 4 posts.
Since I don't , The Sportsmans Condo works best for me , while they have gone up in price the last few years the 4x4 is now $1,095 Think I paid $899.00 6-7 years ago. Besides replacing the posts , the blind itself should last more than a lifetime. https://sportsmanscondo.com/sportsmans-condo-overview

 

[RGrizzzz]

This is by far the most expensive blind that I ever heard of , and it's being sold in my area $11,500.00 !!!!. Makes the $3,000 Redneck 4x4 with 10 foot stand sound almost reasonable lol . I'm sure it's fantastic....but even if I won the lottery and had money to burn I'd stick with a $1,095 4x4 Sportsmans condo. View attachment 81671

Probably have to pay property taxes on that sucker!

 

[TonySoprano]

Probably have to pay property taxes on that sucker!

I'm pretty sure that more than the used doublewide a former Co worker lives in.

 

[omicron1792]

I hear you , if I had the skills and a tractor I'd build my own blind and use those elevator brackets with10 foot 4 x 4 posts.
Since I don't , The Sportsmans Condo works best for me , while they have gone up in price the last few years the 4x4 is now $1,095 Think I paid $899.00 6-7 years ago. Besides replacing the posts , the blind itself should last more than a lifetime. https://sportsmanscondo.com/sportsmans-condo-overview

Those sportsman’s look pretty good. Might have to try one.

 

[TonySoprano]

Those sportsman’s look pretty good. Might have to try one.

That's the only brand I'll buy, they are THICK plastic . Check their website to see if you have any local dealers , thats where you get the best deals. They usually sell them for the same price as on the Website but without shipping. I got a great deal 6-7 years ago bought it on Walmart.com with free ship to store !. However Walmart.com doesn't have them any more. You may be able to get the shipping cheaper if you have it shipped to a business.

Here is a review

 

[356]

The Outta Site blind build is done. With the 3/4” rubber flooring it is quiet and the doors/windows fit good. I’ll add a shelf for binos/rangefinder, the coffee mug & Little Debbie’s along some two small hooks for coats/bino case and a larger hook for the heater come winter.




I left plenty of room for an e-bike to be parked and concealed under the blind. I still have to conceal the blind with brush. Note shown is the t-post and straps securing the blind to the ground.

With stain, hardware, shelving and hooks this came to $650 before the rebate and just under $600 after the rebates. This is a rut blind that will be used primarily for rifle and muzzleloader in this location. It may get moved next year when the soy/corn rotation is transitioned to CRP.

 

[356]

The next tower is under construction. This will likely not be deployed until next year when the farm transitions to CRP, but I may deploy it this season. This will be a 5' tower on a 6x8 base, supporting a 5-panel Outta Site blind.

As can be seen from the picture, the joists have not been installed, but I wanted to take advantage of my wife's willingness to stain on Saturday. She also stained the lumber that will be used for the legs and bracing!

 

[356]

The second Outta Site blind build of the season is done. This is the five panel version on a 6'x8' tower that is 4'8" tall. I added two hanger hooks and a shelf, and will have two "secretaries" chairs in the blind (office chairs without arms) to ensure plenty of room for two adults. I likely have $800 plus 16 hours time in the build. This blind will replace a ground blind that has seen many harvests the past seven years.

 

[356]

My son and I recently hunted in our Outta Site 5-panel blind during a major cold snap accompanied by 45 mph gusts, 25 mph sustained winds, and a -9 windchill.

Performance Review:

• Comfort/Weather Resistance: Despite not being "airtight," the durable HDPE construction blocked the brutal wind effectively. We stayed comfortable using just warm clothes and a small propane heater on its lowest setting.
• Space: It offered just enough room for two people, two office chairs, and gear. The 5-sided design and 360-degree visibility made it ideal for our needs.
• Windows & Concealment: The tinted acrylic windows provide excellent concealment during the day, making it hard for deer to catch movement. As noted in the manual, they must be open in low light (first/last 5-10 mins of shooting light) for clear visibility. They open easily with a quiet hinge on the borrow (I'd prefer the hinge on the top).
• Door: The single-latch door works well, and seals better than the Booner 5 panel.
• DIY Improvements: On one blind (not the one we were in last night) I used foam spray to fill in some cracks. That blind is almost air-tight other than the one roof vent I left open.
• Overall Impression: This is our second season using this blind (we have three total: two 5-panel, one 4-panel), and we are consistently impressed with their performance as a reliable, hard-sided option. They offer a great value for the price and hold up well in all weather conditions.

 

[Feelslikefar.]

I know someone in the port-a-potty business, I wonder if they'll sell me an old one.


(seriously I'd like to, I want one for an outhouse)


More seriously, do blinds like these all come assembled? I don't have the means to buy/move/put in place one of these unless I could move it in pieces and assemble it on site, on a platform.

 

[356]

I know someone in the port-a-potty business, I wonder if they'll sell me an old one.


(seriously I'd like to, I want one for an outhouse)


More seriously, do blinds like these all come assembled? I don't have the means to buy/move/put in place one of these unless I could move it in pieces and assemble it on site, on a platform.

The four panel has four walls and a roof that bolt together using wing nuts. The five panel has five walls and a three part roof. I assembled one in the field. They are light enough for two persons to lift onto a platform.

 

[Turkey Creek]

I’m with you. Buy a small car and park it on a hill and hunt out if it before paying that for a deer blind.

My brother did that with an old minivan they had that the engine crapped out in.

 

[buckdeer1]

The blinds don't weigh that much and most of them a couple guys could lift onto platform.I will say that if in an open area without elevator kits I wouldn't trust T post. There are 2 good ways of anchoring.The Redneck method with auger anchor in center underneath and the other is setting a post on the north and south side and putting in hole.The 2nd method works if you aren't moving.I have had them tip over and only be 5 ft off ground.Never use straight legs without extra anchors.I bought a RAM 650 last week so need to get busy on it.

 

[Feelslikefar.]

Generally speaking, two people is one more people than I have access to.

 

[bigboreblr]

Enclosed blind is the way to go.... Went right from too warm straight to too cold here in NY, atleast it feels like it.

356,

What is the deck made out of? I'd be tempted to throw a bit of a 2x4 on the right side of the ladder to help you up and down,

Remember with the wind, it's not holding the blind down, it's preventing it from tipping over. The more the tie down is away from the stand, the more windfoce it can handle before tipping over. A cemented 5 gallon bucket buried a few feet down if you got a backhoe is one tough tie down.