Dave
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
First let me say I am a pretty big guy, stand about 6 foot even and well over 250 pounds. I put this out there so you will appreciate size comparisons of person vs blind. We have a few blinds on our hunting property and the RHINO brand is one of them. I was looking for something reasonably priced yet rugged enough and functionable for what I needed it to do. Because I was using this blind deeper into the woods as opposed to the other blinds we have which sit just inside the tree line overlooking fields, I wanted something a little more low profile. This blind was perfect. The door flap is a little smaller that I would like but once inside there is plenty of room. I even noted improvements made to their mesh netting and the hooks. Well worth it and very reasonably priced
B L A C K O P S
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
I have been using this blind for the past two weeks for coyote hunting. TONS of room in here for me (6'2") with an oversized camping chair and my BOG tripod. Set up is easy, tear-down takes a little practice.I replaced another brand blind with this one and the quality difference is unreal. This blind is stitched well and all of the components are nylon and steel. I really like the zipper-less door.
Justa Guy
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
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.
Dk097
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020
I originally gave this blind negative reviews, but I have to change that. Yeah, there are pinholes but most blinds have that. Sure it’s thin and that is also expected at this price point. So here’s my final thoughts. I ended up having to leave this blind on our hunting land all winter. I really expected to come back to a broken wadded piece of crap. After 60 mph gusts and 30 inches of snow this thing was still standing. Sure the top hub was pushed in, but again 30 inches of snow. It’s been taking home and put back up for inspection and is just fine with the exception of one nylon window hood broke. This thing is pretty darn hardy.
Crystal Newman
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
It is a very nice size inside. I would say you could fit two hunters comfortably. I put this up myself (I am a female) and it was a little difficult to get the joints to pop out, but I am guessing that is just because it is new and that will eventually get easier. The door is a little difficult to get into and I am 5' 5". I can see how it would be harder for a taller person considering I had a hard time. This is my first experience with a blind that does not zip, so I am learning a hard lesson here. You get way more air inside the blind when the door and windows are only held closed by loops and the plastic pieces that go in the loops. You also get water inside when it rains.I bought this because I thought it was going to be easier and quiet, but it takes a long time to get all the loops undone/done and there is velcro on the mesh parts of the windows, so that makes noise. Also, the fabric itself it almost like a plastic so when you are adjusting it up or down, it makes a crinkling sound.I also don't care for the fact that the mesh is all connected, so if I want to put everything down on the front window because I shoot mechanical broad heads and leave the side window mesh-only, it is difficult to get the mesh positioned just right so that it covers the side and doesn't come up in the front.Other than that, it is a decent blind for what I paid for it. I would recommend it if you are looking for a cheap, roomy pop-up.UPDATE: I have used this blind since October 1. I live in West Michigan, so we get snow. First big snow of the season, this thing collapsed in on itself. This was due to two of the poles breaking from the weight of the snow it collected at the top. Two sides of this blind are rigged right now just so I can try to get through the rest of hunting season. I am not happy with this blind and will never purchase from this company again. Would not recommend due to cheap materials.