The BEST Wildlife Photography Blind - Testing in FREEZING RAIN

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  • čas přidán 16. 01. 2023
  • WHATCH THIS review BEFORE you buy your next photo blind! Your next wildlife photography adventure can be nice and cozy and hidden from the wildlife while staying dry and out of the elements with this chair blind or be a total disaster and miserable without it. Today, I'm showing how to set up and tear down as well as the pros and cons of the Ameristep Chair Blind.
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    ▪︎TRIPODS--
    My Wildlife Tripod- amzn.to/3mvuLhl
    Ball Head amzn.to/3msqKdu
    Video Head amzn.to/3yUfdJd
    Monopod amzn.to/3MCjIjJ
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    My Macro Photography Tripod amzn.to/3TJPkYD
    ▪︎CAMERAS --
    Canon EOS R7 (Main Photo) amzn.to/3LOWntm
    Canon M6 Mkii (Main Video) amzn.to/3qlayvR
    ▪︎LENSES--
    Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8 (my Landscape Lens) amzn.to/3OMq9Pv
    Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 (my General all-purpose Lens) amzn.to/3x2Ee86
    Canon RF 85 f2 (My Street/Portrait Lens) amzn.to/3IP9oCg
    Canon RF 100mm f2.8 MACRO (my Macro lens) amzn.to/41pr66z
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    ▪︎MICS--
    Wireless Mic amzn.to/48XYogB
    Shotgun Mic amzn.to/3Ejw74R
    ▪︎ND FILTERS--
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    Black Pro Mist amzn.to/3Vpl3zu
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    ▪︎TELECONVERTERS/ADAPTERS/BATTERIES/ETC...
    Canon RF 1.4x Teleconverter amzn.to/3sXuOpI
    Canon R7 Battery amzn.to/3SoKcpv
    Battery Case amzn.to/3wrr9Fj
    Memory Card Case amzn.to/4b7HBtl
    ▪︎LENS PROTECTION--
    Large Rain Sleeve amzn.to/3EoB64q
    Small Rain Sleeve amzn.to/3snNyxi
    Lens Cover Canon 100-500 amzn.to/3ICkdZ6
    Tripod Sleeve Wraps amzn.to/3stGv7M
    ▪︎TOOLS--
    L Bracket amzn.to/3GYd0iC
    Arca Swiss Quick Release Plateamzn.to/3oWhSxK
    Multitool Carabiner amzn.to/3qlt87d
    Camera Strap amzn.to/32lAz6f
    Binoculars amzn.to/43oSao2
    Small Rig Hot Shoe Arm amzn.to/3InBEwe
    ▪︎BACKPACKS--
    My main Hiking Bag 36L amzn.to/3JdcNKj
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    Portable Power bank amzn.to/3Jh3zfZ
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    Best Insect Repellant for Clothes and Gear amzn.to/3vkS3ya
    Stanley Thermos amzn.to/3srX0kK
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    Water Filter amzn.to/45uUkDq
    20watt Solar Pannel amzn.to/3qFSAbs
    Mini Power Station amzn.to/4al7Njr
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    Cold Weather parka amzn.to/3JOXcC7
    Hiking Pants amzn.to/3UyTL7J
    Summer Boonie Hat amzn.to/3Uu3qMD
    Boots amzn.to/32tXGLA
    Waterproof Rubber Mud Boots amzn.to/3yQIowJ
    Wool Glove INSERTS amzn.to/3y9eXJY
    Winter Flip Gloves amzn.to/3qp3LBg
    Winter Hat amzn.to/3FBUqMX
    Rain Jacket/Pants amzn.to/3plN3U7
    Camo Poncho amzn.to/3bALSvH
    3D Ghillie Camo amzn.to/3JR2e15
    Summer Gaterneck amzn.to/3msjRcp
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Komentáře • 33

  • @timothylabrecque8589
    @timothylabrecque8589 Před rokem +2

    I’m 6 2 and it fits me perfectly. Congrats man!

  • @wildcousa
    @wildcousa Před 6 měsíci

    This is something I have been wanting for a while. Great video

  • @MrSuperdavz
    @MrSuperdavz Před rokem +1

    Mine gets delivered tomorrow so I can’t wait!!

  • @j.kimmer1509
    @j.kimmer1509 Před rokem +1

    What a fun little shelter/hide. awesome.

  • @stevewynveen1311
    @stevewynveen1311 Před rokem +1

    I bought this exact blind last May and love it. Very happy with it.

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem

    I liked this!!

  • @01smileyface
    @01smileyface Před 5 měsíci +1

    great review, im gonna buy one.

    • @KevinNordstrom
      @KevinNordstrom  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah these are pretty solid. I think they are worth the money.

  • @mikemcgugan3977
    @mikemcgugan3977 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Kevin, i have both single seat and double seat versions.. 2 seat is much better, not much bigger and weight is not really noticeable. the extra seat is convenient for the extra gear (bag, coffee, tripod, etc)

  • @terryroth2855
    @terryroth2855 Před rokem +1

    Well, Kevin. Looks pretty darn useable to me. Beats the way I operate and the price isn’t really out of line. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

    • @KevinNordstrom
      @KevinNordstrom  Před rokem

      Yeah it's a great piece of gear for the money. You can find cheaper blinds, but you can also spend double lol. This is somewhere in between and it was a good purchase.

  • @craigpiferphotography
    @craigpiferphotography Před rokem +1

    Looks like a nice little setup. Now, to convince the wife that I need something like this... Probably not going to happen anytime soon, but I did put it on my wishlist anyway.

  • @Adam-qs5ir
    @Adam-qs5ir Před rokem +1

    Love your videos man. It's good to see someone always excited while they're out there. Like truly excited and not just putting it on for the vodeo.

    • @KevinNordstrom
      @KevinNordstrom  Před rokem +1

      Hey Adam thanks brother. Yeah even on days I don't get any good shots it's still fin to be out in nature. Thanks for watching

  • @ericsearle8455
    @ericsearle8455 Před rokem +2

    Nice little set up, quite a few people do use them over here. It does have it's good points and bad one's. As you know it does have it's uses. In the right places it will be very handy. Good to see you about living the dream. All the best to you and the family. PS, hope you was not grounded when you got back home? 🦅☔📸👍

  • @gregwilsonnaturephotography

    Hey Kevin, I use mine often just on my property. I agree about the zippers. They are lightweight and eventually will wear out. Fun video, and I subscribed. Greg

    • @KevinNordstrom
      @KevinNordstrom  Před rokem

      Hey thanks Greg. Welcome to the community. Yeah overall it's a great blind without spending 300 dollars like the name brand photography blinds.

  • @jeffolson4731
    @jeffolson4731 Před rokem +1

    I have been thinking about this chair for quite awhile now. I am about 4” taller than you but I have a very long spine. I would be very concerned about head room for me.

  • @KevinNordstrom
    @KevinNordstrom  Před rokem +1

    Have you tried the Ameristep chair blind for your wildlife photography? Happy shooting friends 📸

  • @davidbarr9475
    @davidbarr9475 Před rokem +1

    Hey Kevin funny you posted this video. I have been looking at blinds for the last few days. Is it able to be detached from the chair?

    • @KevinNordstrom
      @KevinNordstrom  Před rokem

      No I believe it's all one piece.

    • @davidbarr9475
      @davidbarr9475 Před rokem

      @Kevin Nordstrom ok thanks. Hope you didn't get in trouble with your muddy shoe's 🤣

    • @russellwebb3672
      @russellwebb3672 Před rokem +1

      Hi, live in the UK and used one of these for two years + every week more or less (branded Nighthawk here but exactly the same) . Tip :- use Fabsil or equivalent on it as it keeps that water repellent working well , tip 2 :- get some camo scrim and peg it across the large front opening ( I use clothes pegs to hold it in place) and last if it gets wet open it up somewhere to dry off.

    • @KevinNordstrom
      @KevinNordstrom  Před rokem

      Thanks for the tips I will look into that! The camo netting idea is great. It Held up very well out there in the rain but I would love the added security of sealing it. 👍