Lay out blinds

[JJD]

Final Approach xlander is my favorite one I have been in a while. I don't think they make them anymore. I have also been in an Avery Finisher blind which I found to be a solid blind. I own a FA pro guide which is nice but it doesn't pack up at all. I also own a Cabelas blind which honestly is the worst piece of waterfowl equipment I have bought. The fabric seems to small for the blind so the doors don't close all the way when no one is even in it. Also the snow cover doesn't fit. It's packed in the back of my garage and try to borrow a buddies before I even consider bringing out.

I too use the X-lander.  Mine is an earlier model that did not have the support rods in the doors.  I added those later.  Biggest issue is the zippers in the back rest were done after just a couple of years of hard use.  Replaced them with snaps which was a so - so fix.  I'm a bit over 6ft, and 200 lbs, if you are much taller than this, this blind is not for you.  Another down side is the lower portion of the blind, no support.  When you get in and out of the blind, you kick stubble out of the loops and I have to continually replenish.  Best fix for that issue to date is putting my blind bag in the bottom of the blind lengthways with my feet on either side.  Suppose there are now better blinds out there, but the old X-lander still gets the job done.
Also doubled as a play pen   

[JJD]

I own an older Cabelas blind with the waterproof bottom. It's been great, though would be too large to backpack in with. Being dry and mostly windproof has made some nasty days much more tolerable, and don't forget about that Cabelas warranty. If you will be backpacking see Colin's suggestion on the Rogers product.

I also have a Tanglefree blind for the dog. I bought it on sale and it works, but had I paid full price I would be irked. All of this stuff comes from overseas, it just seems like the smaller outfits don't pay as close attention to QC, or can't afford to have someone up the manufacturers butt to make sure QC is dialed in all the time. (Comment based off of my dog blind, their entry level dekes, as well as the fully flocked Mallards I've seen)

Someone suggested an Avery blind and they were bought out by Banded at the end of Summer. I've always viewed Banded gear the same as the rest of the smaller importers, kind of the Kia-Hyundai/Harbor Freight/dollar store of hunting equipment. Even if the quality is now better you're supporting this guy:



...dudes cheesier than AM/PM nachos.

Guy in the photo must be out of shells, looks like he is getting ready to club some fowl to death.

[Da goat]

Thanks for all the info. After looking at the guy above I really can't support that company. I am leaning toward the northern flight I was also looking at the momarsh at-x invisilay.

[huntingfool7]

"...dudes cheesier than AM/PM nachos." - Constructeur

Bang on!

[johnsc6]

I own an older Cabelas blind with the waterproof bottom. It's been great, though would be too large to backpack in with. Being dry and mostly windproof has made some nasty days much more tolerable, and don't forget about that Cabelas warranty. If you will be backpacking see Colin's suggestion on the Rogers product.

I also have a Tanglefree blind for the dog. I bought it on sale and it works, but had I paid full price I would be irked. All of this stuff comes from overseas, it just seems like the smaller outfits don't pay as close attention to QC, or can't afford to have someone up the manufacturers butt to make sure QC is dialed in all the time. (Comment based off of my dog blind, their entry level dekes, as well as the fully flocked Mallards I've seen)

Someone suggested an Avery blind and they were bought out by Banded at the end of Summer. I've always viewed Banded gear the same as the rest of the smaller importers, kind of the Kia-Hyundai/Harbor Freight/dollar store of hunting equipment. Even if the quality is now better you're supporting this guy: Chinese junk



...dudes cheesier than AM/PM nachos.

Guy in the photo must be out of shells, looks like he is getting ready to club some fowl to death.

[Mumbles]

I got myself a mancave this season.  Roomy, waterproof bottom and sturdy as heck.  Added a lot of jute to the loops and I really have liked it so far. 

[HunterDan03]

I own an older Cabelas blind with the waterproof bottom. It's been great, though would be too large to backpack in with. Being dry and mostly windproof has made some nasty days much more tolerable, and don't forget about that Cabelas warranty. If you will be backpacking see Colin's suggestion on the Rogers product.

I also have a Tanglefree blind for the dog. I bought it on sale and it works, but had I paid full price I would be irked. All of this stuff comes from overseas, it just seems like the smaller outfits don't pay as close attention to QC, or can't afford to have someone up the manufacturers butt to make sure QC is dialed in all the time. (Comment based off of my dog blind, their entry level dekes, as well as the fully flocked Mallards I've seen)

Someone suggested an Avery blind and they were bought out by Banded at the end of Summer. I've always viewed Banded gear the same as the rest of the smaller importers, kind of the Kia-Hyundai/Harbor Freight/dollar store of hunting equipment. Even if the quality is now better you're supporting this guy:



...dudes cheesier than AM/PM nachos.

I will buy nothing with banded on it for this exact reason!....Chad Belding is a dousch!
I have all final approach blinds. They hold up to serious wear and tear. I've had some pro guides now for 15 years and still using them almost every goose day!