fieldwanderer Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 For years now, I've been using a large piece of "tank net" to make a rectangular hide with 4 poles. It worked well because I usually shared it with dog and my mate. I'd guess it's about 2.5mtrs X 1.75 but it's too big for just me and the dog and it's heavy (not to mention a nightmare with brambles etc!). So, to cut some of the weight and bulk down, I've bought some 1.5m X 7m realtree style stuff. I don't think I really need a hide that big though so the plan is to cut it down to just right for me and the dog with enough room to move around a bit. Just wondering if I'll end up with enough left to sew it to the back wall to Form a built in roof when needed (though I might get some waterproof camo fabric for that). And the disclaimer; it won't be me doing the sewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I can make do with a 1m x 1m hide if push comes to shove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I sit with my gun across my legs in a field hide, so it is a little wider than a 30" Browning..... Against a hedge then I make it a little wider so I can get out of one side with out knocking it around.... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 my mate likes one that big you could hold strictly come dancing in...and can be seen from satelites.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I Think I've decided on 1.5m square but might go a little shallower. I used to just hide behind a small square of camo net but find a little sort of "room" works better and is more comfortable. Any advice with these Fine mesh, see through hides? Other than that they need a dark background, I can't find much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I Think I've decided on 1.5m square but might go a little shallower. I used to just hide behind a small square of camo net but find a little sort of "room" works better and is more comfortable. Any advice with these Fine mesh, see through hides? Other than that they need a dark background, I can't find much else. Put a point on the front of the hide, then you don't have to bring the gun " back " away from the hide net. I use a modern net as a first layer and old net for the outer.... To be honest people put to much in to this, nice and simple and sit still is the answer, enough room to mount the gun in one move. You need contact with you gun much the same as walking, roost shooting or on a peg.... All this leaning it against the hide net/plastic tray/gun stand does not afford you the time on fast birds... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 use a ghost net light and effective,but loads of times I don't even use a hide I just sit back into the hedge,works ok for me but no good for crows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I guess I've come across as being overly concerned about this, I'm not but I've spent the money on this fabric and am trying to make the most of it. Thank you for your replies though, you've confirmed what I was thinking and made the process quite a bit simpler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I Think I've decided on 1.5m square but might go a little shallower. I used to just hide behind a small square of camo net but find a little sort of "room" works better and is more comfortable. Any advice with these Fine mesh, see through hides? Other than that they need a dark background, I can't find much else. One the best hide material I have used, and use now, is CamoReal. It seems to blend in with every background, even dry stone walls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I got the clear view net from a1. Hopefully it'll work well. No drystone walls around here so doesn't need to work with them but the little bit I've read so far is encouraging considering where I'll be using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I think too many people get hung up on hides having to blend in. In my opinion, this is not the important bit. It needs to hide a shooter and be in the right place. Those things are important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) I have a huge one , packs down quite small but when its erect its very impressive Edited December 14, 2014 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Dreaming again FB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scottk Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Do you guys always put a sort of 1/2 roof on the hide, or just leave the top open, been building a hide for two of us to sit in and starting thinking really we need a bit of roof camo to cover the back of the hide, don't know if I'm been paranoid Edited January 11, 2015 by scottk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Do you guys always put a sort of 1/2 roof on the hide, or just leave the top open, been building a hide for two of us to sit in and starting thinking really we need a bit of roof camo to cover the back of the hide, don't know if I'm been paranoid I don't think I've ever used a roof on one of my hides. I don't think a roof is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) <script pagespeed_no_defer="">// best type of hide this is a john batley special!!!! Edited January 11, 2015 by Robbie Forster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 We always make a double hide with eight poles usually my arms span wide approx six feet and four feet deep with a net between us . Use the hedge as a back if possible but if not use another net at the rear. If we have a natural hide or deviation in the hedge we use that so some times it can be larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sounds palacial P.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I use two stealth nets, a 4m one is pulled round 8 poles taught, and I drape the 5m one hooking it on the two outer poles and maybe once on one of the centre poles. This gives thick cover up to shoulder height when seated through double layer and windows to look through on the single layer. Both nets fold up quite small and are very light. Like Motty has said, I don't really care for colour matching to the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sounds palacial P.C. Not with two shooters and a dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawntredder Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I believe roof is far better but only if you can be bovd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M37 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Usually, I go for a flat wall in front, high enough to hide me when I'm sitting on me stool. Then a diagonal wall on either side stretching back to the hedge. No roof, unless I've really cut in and created a natural one I use telescopic poles and have extra camo net, gathered at the base, so it's fully adjustable, height wise. Probably not the way most people do it, but, it works for me. It all rolls up, nice and small and is easily stashed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Edited January 14, 2015 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M37 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) That's easy for you to say! Edited January 14, 2015 by M37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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