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In November of the 1998 Indiana
firearms season my then 2 1/2 year-old daughter Megan and I
sat out for our first hunt together. In all reality, I
firmly believed this outing was going to turn out to be
nothing more than a brief sit in the woods. And if we were
really lucky, maybe we would see a deer or two.
To make things more
comfortable for Megan and myself I carried along a
Pop-Up brand Portable Blind. I knew that being made of
cordura, the Pop-Up blind would provide ample protection
from any elements (wind, rain or snow) that Mother
Nature could throw at us.
 As the hunt went on, I
became amazed at how in tune 2 1/2 year-old Megan was
with her surroundings. No questions of why the sky was
blue. Rather, Megan was asking questions that other
hunting buddies of mine
would ask..."Do you think the buck will come from
the swamp tonight, Daddy?" "Or do you think
they'll come from the pines?"
The questions were interrupted
when from the corner of the swamp appeared several does
followed by a seven pointer. My heart began to pound as
my intentions of a brief sit turned into expectations of
Megan and mine first deer together.
As luck would have it, the
buck presented us with a great shot. Megan now has the
rack mounted on her bedroom wall as a testament to our
first hunt.
Being an outdoor parent, I
have an obligation to my children of making every
outdoor outing as comfortable and safe as I possibly
can. I know that without the comfort and protection of a
Pop-Up brand Portable blind, Megan's outing with her Dad
would have never turn out as successful as it did.
Thank you I.W.S. for your
dedication to a great product.
Brian E. Smith
Publisher
Raghorn News Outdoors
Indiana's Largest Outdoor News Magazine
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After 9 years of using a pop-up boatblind and using the
blind more than 30 days each duck & goose season, it
seems important I say thank-you! Your products are of great
design, reliability, and comfort.
I am also including an order
for a new blind. With the sale of my old boat, motor,
blind, and trailer. There is not another product on the
market that compares to yours in quality, function,
concealment or versatility.
At 53 years old and a lifetime
of waterfowl hunting on a freelance basis, (public
areas), in the midwest, I recommend the Pop-Up line of
personal and boat blinds to any serious waterfowl
hunter. It is for a lifetime unless you sell your rig.
Best Regards,
Steven C. Maltzahn
Creston, Iowa
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From: Tom Rodgers
Classic Adventures TV Series
"In forty years of Turkey
hunting across the country, I've used just about every
camp blind on the market and none comes close to the
versatility and usefulness of the Pop-Up Blind. For wild
turkey, deer, varmint, waterfowl or whatever type of
hunting you choose, Pop-Up Blinds (at only 22 lbs.)
offers a superior product that no serious hunter should
be without."
Tom Rodgers
Founder: National Wild Turkey Federation
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Last August, I purchased one of your pop up blinds for my
Lund 18' Alaskan, I was excited to try this style of blind
after many years of hunting our of a fixed blind on a john
boat. I want you to know that your blind system was
everything you promised and then some.
One of the features I
appreciated most was the flexibility of this blind
system. Setup time is quick as is take down time. This
offered us the opportunity to drop the blind, launch the
boat, retrieve ducks and be back and set up again with
minimal effort.
Another feature that we
enjoyed was the "snap back" top mechanism.
Depending on weather conditions, you can have the top
fully closed and use the snap back feature or you can
secure it in various partial open positions. No matter
what the weather offered, your blind system provided the
protection and comfort we needed. And after hunting
ducks for over 30 years, there's nothing wrong wit a
little comfort.
After years of hunting out of
boats with cramped quarters, I can't tell you how nice
it is to hunt out of a blind that offers "elbow
room" for each hunter. I feel that this also adds
to the safety of the hunt by giving each hunter
sufficient space to safely aim and shoot.
Your folding chairs are a
great feature. I can't believe how much we enjoyed the
comfort of actually having chairs to sit on. They sure
beat camp stools, bar stools, milk crates and all the
other devices of discomfort we used to sit on.
Thanks again for developing
such a great product. I'm looking forward to being able
to enjoy my new blind for many years to come.
Bill Bixby
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Over the past years I've tried
just about every type of homemade blind possible...wooden
frames, electrical conduit, and even a welded metal frame
with a roof. Only to find I had to spend more time altering
and fixing my blind than hunting.
Prior to the hunting season I
had a custom made Pop-Up Blind made for my 16'
Alumacraft. That was the best thing that ever happened
to my waterfowl season, and I never realized how easy
and comfortable duck hunting could really be!! The
Pop-Up Blind is by far the easiest, quickest and most
productive way to hide from waterfowl.
During the waterfowl season,
we used our Pop-Up on numerous bodies of water. All the
way from big water diver hunting to tucking away in the
brush on rivers and backwaters. We had No
Problems...None!
I would personally recommend
the Pop-Up Blind to anyone who enjoys hunting.
Field Staff,
Up North Outdoors
P.S. We've just ordered
another Pop-Up for our other boat.
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For the past several years, my sons and myself have used the
Pop-up products for multiple hunting experiences. We have
been extremely impressed with their versatility and
effectiveness. We have used them in all types of weather
conditions and hunting situations. These blinds are
extremely comfortable and functional. We have used them on
many occasions for hunting ducks, geese and wild turkeys.
One of our most memorable experiences was the first winter
that we used them, bagging our limit of Canada geese in the
middle of a snow covered wheat field. The functionality and
versatility of these Pop-up products opened up many areas we
were unable to successfully hunt in the past.
All of the clients my two sons
have guided using these Pop-up blinds have been
extremely impressed. I would highly recommend these
products to anyone who is seriously interested in water
fowl hunting, and they maybe used for wild turkey and
deer hunting, as well. We have been extremely pleased
with their performance and plan to continue using them
in the future.
Sam D. Hoeper, Jr.
1982 World Champion Duck Caller
Kansas City, MO
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Congratulations on a fantastic blind design. I have used
your pop up blind for the last 5 years while conducting wild
turkey trapping operations here in Kansas. By placing a
small propane heater in the blind, I have been able to sit
all day in comfort while waiting for the turkeys to appear.
The design of the “chair” allows one to be
comfortable even when sitting for very long periods of time
(12 hours or more).
I also wanted to let you know
that I will be utilizing your Pop Up blinds to help
educate school children in my district. We were
fortunate enough to get an education wetland built here
and the blinds will be manned by children and adults of
all ages to learn about our wildlife resources. Use of
your blinds will allow these individuals to observe
wildlife up close and personal and should really enhance
the overall learning “experience”.
Thank you for designing such a
user friendly blind. It has greatly enhanced my ability
to work effectively in adverse weather conditions. Keep
up the good work!!
Daniel S. Lekie
Wildlife Biologist
State of Kansas
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After using your Cordura Pop Up blinds for two full seasons
I just want to tell you that its the greatest! Its built to
last–I’ve proved that by using it hard in tough
places. And I've never felt so invisible in my life!
I've used the blind for hunting with both camera and gun and
the results are hard to believe. I've had wild turkey
gobblers come within fifteen feet. I've had coyotes come so
close that I could hear their breathing. Deer pay no
attention to the blind at all and geese and ducks swarm in
over it and just never know I'm there.
With your blind I can go where the game goes and set quickly
and be totally unseen. I'll never build another brush blind
again.
Jerome B. Robinson
Sports Afield
Canaan Center, NH
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Enclosed is my check for a second Pop Up blind. The first
one has been the best investment in hunting I have made to
date. i have decided to purchase another for my wife and for
my hunting buddies to use because there is nothing that can
compare to the hunting comfort and concealment that your
blind offers. I feel that at any price, your blind is a
bargain. It keeps you warm, dry, concealed, and is just
fantastic! I actually feel guilty when I am hunting with
those that do not have a Pop Up, as they are usually cold
and miserable without the advantages your blind
provides.
I highly recommended the Pop Up to anyone that hunts. They
too will probably buy another one after experiencing the
portable condominium called the Pop Up. Thanks for making a
great product.
Tony Wallin
Eagle River, WI
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This is just to let you know, that the pop-up blind you made
for us is "top notch". We are very happy and would
recommend your services to anyone who would like the total
package.
This is not one of those
"one size fits all" boat blinds, it was custom
fir and designed to perfection. We just can't say
enough.
My father, stated that the
service was fantastic, and very professional. Also the
advise and suggestions to make our boat better, really
made a big difference in the use of boat and blind.
You can sure tell that the
pop-up blind people knew what they were talking about
and how to get concealed.
Again thanks for the great
product and we look forward to years of enjoyment and
comfort while duck and goose hunting the Missouri River
and other lakes in southeastern South Dakota.
Jeff Juffer
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