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NitwiT
01-13-2010, 11:19 AM
Hey all,

Looking at building a duckblind that I can pack into the marshes, and pack out again, preferably fairly easy. I'm thinking 1/2 or 3/4 pvc piping in grey, with net strung over top and around, cut nearby bulrushes and grass, and lean em up against it.

I hunt very public lands, and am not really interested in competing with others to get to a spot that I built :). Selfish, I know!

Anyway, does anyone have an idea on rough dimensions in length and height? Or a better material for this purpose? I'll be packing this in to the marsh with the help of a friend, but also with 2 dozen deeks a spinner and our personal gear (Food guns ammo).

Rough idea so far... 4 foot high, 4-5 feet long, 4 feet wide. Point shaped roof thats open on one side.

Mark

Blacktail
01-13-2010, 12:17 PM
I made on out of PVC a number of years ago
got corner angles and everything
Was about 5 feet wide ( 2 guys and a meduim dog will fit)
and about 5 foot at the front and 3 1/2 at the back and abput 4 foot deep.
I covered it with burlap that I camo painted at put tie strpa in it to tie onto the frame.
All I had to do it take the long joints apart(glue the angle pieces on one end so you don't lose them) and reasemble in the field
I had the side covered as well but thinking about it now I would try to make them so the are at open e little so you can see the birds coming.

For the front of the blind I just set up some camo netting at about 2 feet
open on each end so the dog could get out

Worked pretty good

NitwiT
01-13-2010, 01:58 PM
How heavy would you estimate that whole thing to have been?

Blacktail
01-13-2010, 03:06 PM
It wasn't all that bad not too sure of the exact weight
The burlap I used was pretty thin stuff I got at a fabric store.
I folded up the burlap and put it in the top of my decoy bag and put some bungies around the PVC and just carried them in one hand

I also made up some blind sides on my aluminum boat the same way
I screwed in and attached some connectors on the gunnels and had the pvc side about 2 1/2 feet high all the way around the boat on both sides.

Had top rails on the sides and used two pieces of that cheap camo material one on each side and left the reaminder hang over the back over the motor and tied the blind stuff to the top rails and even had a small strut come up at the bow to join them
All we had to do is lift up the blind material to let the dog out to get birds
and ducked down heads down when birds flew over.

huntinnewbie
01-13-2010, 03:21 PM
We have had some success using the frame work for a pop up tent. Like an easyee-up.
The fabric tops on them are usually the first to get wrecked but the frames are a bit tougher.
We put the frame up and covered it with light weight camo cloth. Worked great.

870
01-13-2010, 03:51 PM
150$ will get you a laydown blind from cabelas. I have one and have taken it into the marsh a number of times. works great.

Dutch
01-13-2010, 04:22 PM
I use two 6 ft pieces of grey pvc with black hockey tape down to about 2 ft. from the end.Have a chunk of camo netting from Cabellas about 8 ft. long and 5ft. high.This wraps up with two small bungy cords and is light and easy to carry.The camo fits in my decoy bag with 6 decoys or you can leave it in its light bag and carry it with you.I have been using this for ten years and it works pretty well.The problem is you have to back onto something as there is no cover from behind, but usually can find something in a field on a ditch edge or tree.The 2 small bungy's cap the netting on the posts which are angle cut on the other end to fit into the dirt and 2 old tent pegs which are in my pocket keep the camo tight.This is big enough for 2 guys and a dog but is a little squishy if the guys are xxx.The good thing it is light enough I can pack it, decoys and Robo, into the field and still pack it all out again with ducks etc. I have found only a couple of times that I have had grief driving the poles in or not having anything to back in on.

weatherby_man
01-13-2010, 04:25 PM
Cool ideas, I need to build one as well. Anyone got any pics of their setups?

fowl language
01-13-2010, 06:03 PM
we use snow fencing with banboo stakes through them then cover it with camo of your liking. we have different camo,s for differernt applications and time of year...fowl

f350ps
01-13-2010, 06:11 PM
I make a couple every other year as they'll pretty much last ya two years. I use 3' chicken wire stapled to 4' hardwood stakes and then weave long grass into them. I make one short one about 5' long and another one about 9 or 10' long. They don't weigh very much and you got all yer bases covered as you can use one or both, whatever you need for cover. As the grass gets beat up you just weave in some new stuff. K

crazy ducker
01-13-2010, 06:42 PM
i use the chicken wire too. the problem with pvc is in hard ground in can break

f350ps
01-13-2010, 06:52 PM
Just want to add that the ones I made this year I glued and screwed some small blocks on each stake about 12'' from the bottom that you can put your foot on to plant them into the ground. K

crazy ducker
01-13-2010, 07:46 PM
f350 you are full of idea's

f350ps
01-13-2010, 08:06 PM
Now ya know what I do at work! K

crazy ducker
01-13-2010, 08:39 PM
oh I already know what you do it involves a type of fastener and mans best friend

Dutch
01-14-2010, 10:45 AM
Sorry guys I said pvc ,but it actually is 1 1/4 high pressure water line. This is supple enough to bend a bit but still in the 6 ft length stands up, you can bend it inwards to, when I get this pic. thing working will post it :confused:

blindman
08-14-2010, 10:05 PM
I have a commercially manufactured blind that folds up like a camping chair and fits into a carry bag. I'll look in my storeroom and check on the measurements and maybe a selling price as I don't have a need for it.

Update.

I still haven't measured the blind but I found another that I made out of conduit. It is pretty easy to do; cut the height and width and join them with a 90 degree bend piece that is available and the collar/set screw that joins them. The bottom of the side pieces are flattened with a hammer to let the be pushed into the ground. Zip tie camo material to the section and create as many sections as desired. I zip tied the camo to the top crosspiece only and used the loop of elastic and balls, whatever they are called and anchor the sides after the blind is erected. For transport, remove the loop/balls, roll the camo up on the cross-piece, lay the side conduit on top and secure the package with the loop/balls. Very lightweight.

mungojeerie
12-14-2010, 01:18 AM
I made one, took about 15 min to cut lengths and glue connectors on, another 15 min to paint the frame camo.

I plug it all together quickly in the marsh, once the legs are burried a few inches its good and rigid. Then I toss a blind cover over the tops and down one side, works well. Photo of it below (sorry the angle isint great)

I also found this plan online the other day... looks like a dandy setup. http://www.huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=452

http://www.bugboy.ca/ForumPics/Blind.jpg

Foxton Gundogs
03-16-2011, 09:08 AM
I'm asusual a bit behind the times BUT if anyone is checking out old posts for good ideas like i do liengths of rebar about 18" sharpened with + pieces to push them into the ground 1 for each corner they fit in your day pack or decoy bag the conduit slides right over them great for frozen ground and really stable.

mungojeerie
03-16-2011, 05:56 PM
Picked myself up one of these... it's arrived, going to get it on Sat.

http://www.amazon.com/Gooseview-Surf-Turf-Terrain-Blind/dp/B001PO5D66

Regular price $279 on sale for $66... I may retire my pvc frame blind after only a few uses.

Product Description

Finally a hunting blind that pulls double duty in the field or on the water, bagging big game and waterfowl alike without compromise. The Gooseview™ Surf-N-Turf All Terrain Blind has a spring-loaded roof that opens instantly for 360º unobstructed shooting no matter what your prey. Plus the camo mesh windows have roll up flaps so you can observe your big-game prey before making your shot without risk of showing yourself. Speaking of concealment, ample vegetation straps let you attach willows, cattails or corn so the Surf-N-Turf totally disappears into your hunting environment. Built for easy transport and field durability with a tough 600-denier polyester shell and lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum frame. Doors on each end let you in and out without tripping over dogs and hunting partners. Includes carrying bag that also doubles as a water resistant floor. Use it in the field and on the shoreline during waterfowl season, then head into the woods for whitetail, turkey and predator hunting. Measures 54"L x 29"W x 60"H (set up)54"L x 29"W x 4"H (stored). Weighs: 22 lbs.

Product Features

Spring loaded doors flip open for unobstructed shooting
Included carrying bag doubles as a waterproof floor
Blind collapses and folds flat for easy storage and transport
Camo mesh windows are easily covered and folded back with hook and loop tape
Easily accomodates two people