The Best Hunting Blinds of 2023

This lightweight 12-pound blind offers extremely easy setup and take down. It reminds us of a sun shade for your windshield with how it effortlessly pops open and packs down. Inside, a hunter will have a 60″ x 60″ floor space with a height of 66”. The outer portion of the blind has high wind tie-downs, eight total window openings, and a 3D edge leaf trim. With that, the Doghouse comes with its own backpack-like carrying case.

One of the biggest downsides of the Doghouse is that the openings are zippered. Not a good feature for staying on the down low. And while the setup/take down process is easy, the takedown process does come with a learning curve.

For the casual hunter looking into snagging a lightweight blind to tackle the weekend, this Doghouse from Ameristep is where it’s at.

The Quick Set Ground Blind from Camo Unlimited sets up quickly and easily via four collapsible fiberglass poles. The 3D fabric attached to those poles is 10′ long, has a rustle-free design, and is UV treated. It’s also mold and rot-resistant. And at a measly 1.5 pounds, with an easy-to-carry design, you can stay on the go without getting dragged down by a heavy blind.

Of course, one of the downsides of this is there is not really any head cover at just 38″ tall when set up. You can duck behind it, yes, but this is more of a sit-against-a-tree type of blind, not in a chair. And you really do need something behind you because this only offers front concealment, not back concealment.

Run and gun turkey hunters, predator callers, or even big game hunters looking for a quick minimalist type of blind to keep in their pack at the ready will do well with the Camo Unlimited Quick Set Ground Blind.

This is an aluminum framed layout blind that features First Lite Typha camo. It has an insulated floor, comfortable backrest, and supported see-through mesh doors that won’t rest on your face. At 19 pounds, it’s a big ‘un, but has a footprint that widens to cast less of a shadow and provide extra room inside — a much-appreciated feature. You’ll also find a zippered footbag to make clean-up easy. And when you’re done hunting, the Dead Zone folds in half and has backpack straps for easy transport.

While this layout blind has a ton of space in it, more room means a bigger blind. And a bigger blind is going to be harder to hide from the birds. On that note, these will take up more storage space.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a waterfowl addict, the First Lite Tanglefree Dead Zone blind hits all of the marks and then some. It’s where comfort meets concealment.

This is a 6×6 hard-sided hunting blind with every amenity you can imagine and superior protection from the elements. 360 degrees of shooting windows, insulated interior, built-in shelves, gun holders, a green LED under-mount light, and the list goes on. It’s also spacious, holding three adults — or two adults and two kids. And one of the coolest features is it minimizes the risk of being winded, especially with all of the windows closed. You can hunt with the blind virtually anywhere and not worry about scent escaping.

Right off the rip, the biggest con of the buck palace has got to be the price. This is an investment 100%, so if you’re not serious about your hunting, this might not be for you. With that, the blind weighs 375 pounds. It’s essentially a mobile room, which is great, but it means you’ll need a trailer at the least to lug it around and hunt out of.

The Redneck Blinds Buck Palace Platinum 360° 6×6 will be the best fit for hardcore hunters who appreciate the finer things in life.

This innovative hunting blind has a built-in chair for two people and quite literally sets up in seconds. Undo an outer clip, expand the chair legs, sit down, and pull the back of the blind over yourself. You’re hunting. The front of the blind has a big zippered opening and a smaller zippered opening, depending on your needs. And the outside of the blind is made from a weather-resistant Durashell Plus fabric. All of that 17 pounds fits into a carrying case with backpack straps.

As cool as this blind is, the zipper thing is for sure unfortunate. Zipping and unzipping windows do not bode well for being stealthy. This also might be a little tight for shooting a bow, but it’s doable. So, I’d definitely say try shooting your bow out of it beforehand so you know what the parameters are inside.

The Ameristep Deluxe Tent Chair Blind is perfect for bringing a youngster out to accompany mom or dad or the casual hunter just looking for a quick blind to set up without carrying a separate chair.

This blind requires zero assembly, so you can get to hunting immediately. Inside you’ll find a comfortable zero-gravity chair with a padded headrest, a waterproof floor, and a zippered door that gives access to a pit storage area for gear. And transporting the blind is a snap with the backpack carry straps.

The Legend Layout is a solid blind, no doubt, but it might not be the best option if you’re a bigger individual, due to the lack of space on the inside. This means that not only will it be a tighter fit for some, but this brings up the added difficulty of lack of storage space. Along with that, the interior chair is very comfortable, but can be a pain to fold up.

Anyone looking for a solid overall layout blind that isn’t too concerned about having a ton of room will have a good experience with the ALPS OutdoorZ Legend Layout Blind.

This one-piece, rotomolded, 6×6, hard-sided hunting blind was constructed to withstand the harshest of conditions while keeping the hunter as comfortable as can be. The double gasket sealed windows keep your scent in the blind and away from the deer when closed. They also feature quiet one-hand operation and are installed around the whole blind. No shooting opportunity will go missed.

The Grizzly hunting blind is a bomber addition to any hardcore hunter’s kit, but it comes at a price. It also comes at a hefty weight, sitting at 500 pounds. So, in order to transport and hunt out of, you’re going to need a trailer.

Dedicated hunters looking for the ultimate protection from the elements without sacrificing hunting opportunities are going to mesh well with the Grizzly Hunting Blind.

This innovative soft-sided blind requires zero brushing-in due to the ghillie technology. Regarding space, you can fit three adults or two adults and two kids inside. The outside is made of a heavy-duty double-stitched 600 denier, and the blind is framed with a heavy-duty powder-coated steel frame. Every one of these blinds comes with a bow and gun holder. And like the name states, hunters will enjoy 360 degrees of shooting windows.

The Ghillie Deluxe is a semi-permanent blind, unlike its hard-sided brothers. Redneck says you can leave the frame up year-round, but the cover must be removed for the off-season. And in terms of transporting, you will need a trailer, as it weighs in at 133 pounds.

This is an excellent solution for the hunter wanting a somewhat box-blind experience, without pulling the trigger on a hard-sided model.