A Roundup of Treestands and Ground Blinds

Whether it’s hunting from high places or hiding out at eye level, creating an effective ambush has never been easier.

Ambush Stalker
Ambush Stalker

Ambush Blinds Stalker

The Stalker from Ambush Hunting Blinds ($4,499) is octagon shaped and has a unique window configuration that provides multiple shot opportunities when hunting with a bow or rifle. The Stalker was the company’s first blind to utilize its unique Durabond Panel System that provides a strong, quiet, warm, scent-contained blind — and its black stealth walls and tinted windows ensure optimal concealment. The Stalker measures 6x6 feet and is ready to customize with Ambush’s hunting blind accessories. In addition, it is equipped with four leg brackets that accept 4x4-inch posts for added elevation.

www.ambushhuntingblinds.com

Banks Outdoors Stump 4
Banks Outdoors Stump 4

Banks Outdoors Stump 4 Limited Edition 360°

For hunters, the view just got better — 360 degrees better. The Limited Edition Stump 4 360° blind from Banks Outdoors ($3,499) has eight silent-swinging framed windows that create a panoramic view and 360-degree hunting experience that’s ideal for bow and gun hunters alike. Its seamless polyethylene construction provides extreme durability and protection from the elements, while the spacious interior provides maximum comfort. This blind is available as a full accessory-equipped Pro Hunter or standard Stump 4 model and can be elevated with wood or steel legs. With over 30 square feet of room inside, the Stump 4 is family friendly, and with visibility in every direction, it is a great option for filming hunts.

www.banksoutdoors.com

Family Tradition Double Tripod
Family Tradition Double Tripod

Family Tradition Treestands Double Tripod

Hunters looking for a stand that’s more stable and durable than a treestand and more mobile than a conventional box blind need look no further than Family Tradition Treestands’ Double Tripod hunting stand ($1,500/with roof accessory). Built with galvanized tubular steel for added structural integrity and rust resistance, it has an extra-durable textured baked-on powder-coated finish to stand up to the elements. Features include 360-degree swiveling welded chairs with air rests, padded shooting rail, swivel plates with nylon self-lubricating bearings and an expanded foot platform that measures 48 inches deep by 78 inches wide. The Double Tripod measures 12 feet to the foot platform and a roof dome accessory and custom fit camo skirt are available as add-ons.

www.familytraditiontreestands.com

Fore Runner Soft-Sided Blind
Fore Runner Soft-Sided Blind

Fore Runner Soft-Sided Ground Blind

The user-friendly Fore Runner portable soft-sided ground blind ($1,199) was designed to hold up to harsh late-season elements. It has an integrated hitch system for towing with an ATV or UTV, with wheels that easily engage and disengage in a matter of minutes — just unhook from the ground blind and raise the wheels up. The Fore Runner has a rugged aluminum frame and doesn’t require tent stakes and tie-downs to secure it. When it’s time to move the blind, there is no need to worry about fiberglass rods or hubs to collapse. The Fore Runner ground blind window configuration was designed to maximize shooting opportunities, and there is plenty of room to accommodate three to four people.

www.forerunnerblinds.com

Ghost Blind Predator Corn Blind
Ghost Blind Predator Corn Blind

GhostBlind Predator Ground Blind Kit

For run-and-gun hunters who want to blend into their surroundings, the GhostBlind predator-hunting ground blind ultimate bundle kit ($349.99) includes everything they need for a stealthy hunt — the GhostBlind Predator ground blind, Predator carry pack, two sets of extenders (four extenders), Ghostblind logo hat, tie-downs, stakes, shoulder strap and bungees. Weighing just 12 pounds, the GhostBlind is 102 inches wide and 46 inches high, making it a portable solution for hunters to want to be able to move often and set up quickly.

www.shadowhunterblinds.com

Hawk Rival Micro
Hawk Rival Micro

Hawk Rival Micro Hang-on

Hawk developed the Rival Micro hang-on stand ($249.99) to be exceptionally lightweight, highly compact and easy to secure to a daypack for trouble-free transport to remote hunting locations. It is based on a minimalized 20.5x17.5-inch platform and features a nylon web flip-up seat. The assembly folds flat for easy, unobtrusive transport and its simple design and lightweight design make it easy to attach to a tree with the two included ratchet tree straps. The Rival Micro weighs 10.1 pounds and has a weight rating of 300 pounds. For added safety, it comes with a full-body safety harness.

www.hawkhunting.com

Ladder Stand Buddy
Ladder Stand Buddy

Ladder Stand Buddy

The Ladder Stand Buddy from Skyline Safety System ($149) mounts to most ladder stands’ back bar and will allow the user to secure the stand to the tree prior to stepping off the ground — made of lightweight high-strength aluminum with two pivot arms that close using a pulley system and ratchet strap. Simply attach the Ladder Stand Buddy with the included Universal Mounting Kit, secure the tree bracket around the tree and place the stand up against the tree. The ratchet strap closes the pivot arms tight around the tree securing the stand. Safe and simple to use, the Ladder Stand Buddy has a durable powder-coat finish.

www.treestandbuddy.com

Millennium M150
Millennium M150

Millennium M150 Monster Hang-On

A great solution for hunters who want portability and comfort, the Millennium M150 Monster hang-on treestand ($289.99) weighs just 16.5 pounds and features 100 percent aluminum construction and a durable powder-coat finish. Despite its generous size, the M150 folds flat for easy transport using the included backpack straps. It sports a full backrest and offers 3 inches of height adjustability to ensure a custom fit, and the seat bottom folds up and out of the way to allow non-crowded standing shots. The stand also features Millennium’s Interlock Leveling System, which allows the seat and platform to level out individually to fit a multitude of tree angles. When it’s time to hang the stand, the included CamLOCK receiver locks it into position in seconds.

www.millenniumstands.com

Primal Vision 270
Primal Vision 270

Primal Vision 270 Deluxe Blind

Made from heavy-duty 300D fabric, the Primal Vision 270 Deluxe blind has three full-width, horizontal windows that feature Silent Slides to allow hunters to quietly prepare for the shot. A great choice for turkey and big-game hunting, all of the Vision 270’s window coverings use an advanced, one-way, see-through durable mesh that allows hunters to see out of the blind but remained hidden with a blackout, water resistant interior to conceal movement. The blind comes with brush loops to completely camouflage the blind so it blends in with the environment. Designed for comfort, the 270 Deluxe blind has a 58x58-inch footprint and a 67-inch ceiling height and weighs only 16 pounds. Pack size is 8x8x42 inches. MSRP: $250.

www.primaltreestands.com

Rhino 180
Rhino 180

Rhino 180 See Through Blind

The Rhino 180 see through hunting blind ($249.99) features a unique two-way mesh system that prevents wild game from seeing into the blind, while the hunter has a crystal-clear view without any obstructions. It blends in seamlessly with almost any environment using included brush-in straps around the top and bottom of the blind. Like all hub-style Rhino blinds, the R180 features an oversized zipper-less door, and hunters can easily adjust the shooting window with Rhino’s silent-slide window technology. This blind can comfortably hold up to three people, and reinforced stress points with triple-stitched corners and reinforcements prevent rods from popping through the fabric. All Rhino blinds are treated with a durable water repellent and an antimicrobial to help prevent mold and mildew.

www.rhinoblinds.com

Shadow Hunter Marksman
Shadow Hunter Marksman

Shadow Hunter Marksman

The latest and largest in the Shadow Hunter Marksman ground blind series, the 6x8-foot Octagon ($3,499.99) is incredibly versatile — optimized for any style of hunting. It can comfortably accommodate up to four people, and shelves, hooks and a built-in weapon holder provide plenty of room for gear, while 10 windows and five shooting rails offer visibility and shot opportunities from every angle. An enhanced structural floor support beam provides added strength and durability, and Marksman series blinds feature composite panel construction for weather protection as well as sound- and scent-blocking stealth. A ShadowTech multilayer wall system provides insulation, and a ShadowMesh floor keeps critters out. Easy-adjust ShadowView windows offer silent operation and blackout shields for an extra layer of concealment.

www.shadowhunterblinds.com

Summit Viper
Summit Viper

Summit Treestands Viper Level Pro SD

The Viper Level Pro SD climbing treestand from Summit ($529.99) features EasyLevel dials on both the top and bottom platforms that allow for adjustments to keep the platforms perfectly level — all while attached to the tree. Weighing in at 26 pounds and rated for up to 300 pounds, it features a 27x37.5-inch seat frame and 25x36-inch platform frame. The Viper Level includes Pro SD FasTrack and redesigned Quick Draw Pro cable systems, as well as SummitLokt, RapidClimb, Dead Metal technologies and a wraparound arm pad.

www.summitstands.com



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