matthefridgeman Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 im just buying my gear as im new to decoying and im wondering pro's and con's of popup hides over camo nets..popups seem to be quicker?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Discussed on a previos thread at length but the common opinion is that they are cramped. also prone to holes and generally getting damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 You would be better off getting hide poles and a bit of net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 having been down the popup route - i now have poles and net. popup got ripped and internal pole got snapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 There is a pattern were new starters to the sport do tend to look at pop up hides as the way to go, and the speed to put them up seems to be the draw towards them. I bought a pop up hide to start with, but it didn't last 6 months with me, not because of breakages but it was cramped, not versatile at all and a lump to carry along with all the other gear. And in truth pressing in 4 poles and hanging a net takes no time at all. Don't take too much from the demonstration videos showing how quick pop ups are to erect in perfect conditions; When the wind is blowing and you are on long grass it ain't as simple. My advice, use net and poles, take up less space depending on the net you buy, are much lighter and most importantly a lot more versatile. There isn't any scenario where you can't use a net and poles, but there are plenty for a pop up hide. For example you couldn't set up a pop up in a slanted bank..... Carrying all the gear to the field you want to shoot if you don't have a 4x4 is hard work, choose all your gear to be as compact and light as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The best thing about nets and poles as a hide is the versatility. You can have a big or small hide, a high or low hide, whatever you want. They are also far more stable, quicker to erect and better concealment. A no brainer really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper063 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 try a pop up camo tent u will have to google it i use one plenty long enought and keeps the rain out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefridgeman Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thanks for the advice..i think il stick to nets..theres too many adverts in mags that draw u in..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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