This is my first purchase of a ground blind for deer hunting. I am very pleased with this blind! I ordered a used Barronett Blinds BL300BW Blockout 300 at the same time as I ordered this Rhino blind, both from Amazon. In comparison, the Rhino blind was significantly lighter weight than the Barronett, and set up just as easily, once I had gone through the process. Not sure why others felt the Rhino blinds were so difficult. Just follow the directions - pop out one side first, then the roof, then the other 3 sides. I can do it alone in 60 seconds or so, after doing it 3 or 4 times.
The Rhino blind is the perfect height for me. I'm 5'10", 190lbs and will hunt seated, with a crossbow. The Barronett blind was much taller, allowing me to straighten up fully, without crouching over slightly, but this is unimportant to me, as I will be seated. Some of the areas I will set up in have lots of overhanging branches, so the extra height could be a nuisance. The roof on the Rhino blind has no "pinholes" that allow daylight through, as others have complained about with other blinds. The bottom flaps and brush loops are nice features that both blinds have in common, but at nearly twice the cost, I couldn't justify keeping the taller, heavier Barronett blind. It also arrived damaged, with one of the fiberglass support poles punched through the fabric pocket at the bottom of the blind, in spite of Amazon listing it in "Like New" condition.
The Rhino blind was sold as "new", but the bag of stakes and tie-down cords was missing. I tried contacting Amazon customer service and was told the only option was to return it for a refund and order another blind. I ordered a second, brand new Rhino R150 from eBay, for $15.00 less and free shipping. The stakes and tie-down cords were in the box.
The window design on the Rhino blind is exactly what I was looking for - a wide, continuous, nearly 180 degree view on the front, that allows for the window height to be adjusted from wide open to a narrow slit. The elastic/hook closures on the door and windows are silent and close securely. The replaceable screens attach with velcro, which is always noisy, but I will keep the screens open on the front window and the rest closed all the time. I'll be setting up in locations where I will have the back of the blind against dense cover, so no need to see or shoot in that direction. I hunt in MN and will be prepared with a support pole of some kind - probably a 2x4 cut to the right length to set under the roof hub - to keep the blind from collapsing in heavy snow.
I will keep the Rhino blind from Amazon, as the stakes and tie-down cords that come with the blind do not appear to be sufficient to hold the blind down in a strong wind. I'll upgrade these on my own. I'd rather not go to the trouble of packing up the blind and shipping it back to Amazon.
I'm happy with Rhino blinds, not very pleased with Amazon on this transaction.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 42.7 x 7.8 x 7.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 6.35 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Rhino Blinds |
| Warranty Description | Yes |
| Model Name | Rhino Blind 150 Mossy Oak Break Up Country |
| Color | Mossy Oak Breakup Country |
| Material | fabric |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Kinsey's Archery |
| Part Number | R150-MOC |
| Style | Timber |
| Included Components | The Rhino 150 blind features a 5 hub design for maximum strength, brush loops, shoot through mesh windows and zipperless entry. Ideal for both gun and archery hunting. Center height: 66”, Floor Space: 58”x58”, Hub to Hub: 75”x75”. Weighs: 18.6 lbs. |
