Avian X (Altan) or the Tanglefree Panel Blind. We have hunted out of both and here are the pros and cons.
Avian X or Altan A Frame (Go with Altan its the same but cheaper):
Pros:
- Takes about 15-20 minutes to set up
- Holds well in strong winds
- Solid construction (but after 2 season) some of the poles broke. But I have to say it took a lot of beating and sometime we just leave in the field for a few days
- Good for 3 hunters
- Can be grassed and rolled
Cons:
- When it's cold and dark it is annoying to set up
- Heavy to carry
- Does not have an overhead cover
- Too small for 4 hunters
Tanglefree Panel Blind
Pros:
- Less than five minutes to set up
- Very light and easy to carry
- Can be kept grassed and still easy to carry
- Better overhead cover
- Good for 3 hunters
Cons:
- You need 2 panels + plus 2 sets of overhead cover = $800 which is more expensive than Altan A frame
- Too small for 4 hunters
- Doesn't hold well in strong winds even if pinned
It all depends what you value and where you hunt but for me - if I can save 15 minutes setting up and relieve some of the frustration of piecing together the frame. I prefer the Tanglefree Panels.
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