Muddy Roost Quad Pod Blind Review

[@Mopar345-6spd]

Just purchased one last week at my local Dunhams. Can't wait to set it up in spring 2023.

[@timginther4330]

Thankyou some much for all of suggestions on the assembly of this blind I will enjoy this blind and will pass on any tips I might find.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Glad to help!

[@navyvet7665]

I just bought one. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@jmb9122]

i bought one also, i just set it up a week ago. i thinks that when you GET IT home seperate your bolts, per steps. what i did was went to step one, and if it said it took five 2 1/2 in bolts, i grabbed a zip lock bag, and labeled iT AS step one, with five bolts in it. and seperated the bolts, per step. that will save you alot of time, when your building. I ran into the problem with step 5.which is assembling the shooting rail assembly. i coundnt figure out the difference in shooting rail connector. compared to the rail support in step 6, because step 5 shooter rail, and step six support rail are almost identical and they arent labled. and be carfufully not to put the foam padding on the wrong part, because its a pain to get it back off. So what i did was i went to step 6, and step 7, and then i figured out the difference between the shooter rail support and the shooting rail connector. I did step 6, and step 7 but i did not tighten them down completly, once i had that in place, i could figure out and see the difference in the 2 parts. SO IN MY OPION STEP 6, SHOULD BE STEP 5, STEP 7, SHOULD BE STEP 6, AND STEP 5 SHOULD BE STEP 7. After i did that everything went toget very fast. The only other complaint is, I wish they wouldve put up some mesh insidr the windows, so when they are open, you could see out, but nothing can see in, instead of opening the windos completly, and being totaly exposed. And i wish the would have added some more windows in the corners of the blind, there is way to much blind spots with the solid corners. I would also reccomend chaining it to a tree, or making sure it is anchored down very well. Where I live, we had 40 mph winds, and it blew it over on its side. and its really top heavy to try to put it back up, upright by yourself. I have called muddy, and gave them my Ideas. But other then the few hicups i had, i love the how sturdy it is. well worth the price.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Thanks for the comment, I'm sure it will help people going forward. Lots of moving parts to that blind... Great value once you have it standing tall.

[@billfresh3776]

I am considering getting one of these as well. Maybe two. One gent who hunts with me is older and heavier set. He wants to elevate but climbing stands are not feasible anymore. This seems like a decent, affordable option, albeit not portable. Thanks for the description of your issues. I too thought that screen material in the openings would be helpful. If I do go with one of these I will simply get out the needle and tread and add square pieces inside behind each opening attached permanently along the bottom edges but just with a simple actual hook and loop sewn in on top to hold it. Not velcro. Too noisy. Thanks again. Oh, would you buy it again?

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

@@billfresh3776 I would buy it again. Throw a rug or carpet on the floor inside. When it gets cold out the wind will come up from the bottom and having the rug really helps to keep it much more comfortable.

[@billfresh3776]

@@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal thanks

[@jmb9122]

@@billfresh3776 i w2ould buy it again, if they came up with a better blind for it, with more windows, and if they would add more supports to the roof support, to keep the roof of the blind from saging with heavy rain or snow on it

[@dantegab8209]

Bought one a few weeks ago, had the exact same problem with the screws, ended up using screws from a old feeder we had, funny to see you had that same issue.

[@philx2897]

Im planning on pre fabing mine before i take it to the woods. Hopefully it won't take long to assemble it in this late August heat.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Good luck and happy hunting...

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

Fixing to order myself one, I think I'll add 8 maybe 10' to the height and maybe a Thin piece of OSB with carpet on it for the floor. Might help keep some heat in my bones start to hurt about mid January

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

The OSB with a piece of carpet or a rug on the floor is definitely the right addition. Especially if you take it up higher. Good luck and thanks for the input.

[@davidtirado6624]

Wish I could see how you toed it down. Nice video, thanks.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

We drove a T-post in the ground on an angle about 6 feet out from each corner and ran a tie down to it. We've had some major windstorms over the two seasons that the blind has been up, and we haven't had any issues. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching...

[@j.cooper2246]

Maybe add a earth anchor with a tether for that stability and downward force to make rock solid..good luck.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Thanks

[@diggernash1]

I have the same stand. It would have been much better if they had charged a little more and had fewer sizes/lengths of nuts and bolts. That was the only issue I had during assembly.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Yep, for sure.

[@sergiodiaz5956]

was wondering if you could send me the link or website of where this was purchased from. thank you!!

[@robwebber9267]

Awesome video sir, I have been wondering if its worth the effort to get. Some people have said after a year it gets very noisy, squeaky. I guess I will just have to find out myself.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Anytime you have metal and all those bolts you can expect some squeaky spots over time. Just get a can of cooking spray oil and pinpoint the squeak and spray it and tighten the bolt if need be. Best of luck and thanks for watching.

[@ethanguidry312]

Is there a gun rail?

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Yes

[@parker1731]

does the blind come with the metal stand?

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Yes

[@conniemidkiff5277]

Mine didn't

[@rayannfowler3971]

No seat assembly??? We can’t figure them out.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Sorry, no video on that. It's been a while but I don't remember having any problems. Good luck...

[@charleswilliams4613]

1st things.. 1st! Separating your (11) different bolt sizes. Affixing 2 washers & whatever nut it requires. Along w/ labeling them in baggies either A - K or Steps 1-7 & 8+. Will potentially save half the day. Versus trying to figure that them as you go. Too many bolt.. too similar in length & size.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Thanks for watching and jumping in with some good input.

[@parker1731]

does the blind come with the stand?

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Yes, it all came as a packaged deal in that box we opened.

[@craigmarble8956]

Doesn’t this stand come with seats?

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

No, but you can purchase one separately from Muddy. We did buy one and we love it.

[@nploojntoos3139]

I think this will be just for few years use.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

It's pretty solid. I'm sure we'll get 5+ years out of it, and probably more...

[@phprofYT]

Hello from the People's Socialist Republic of the Upper Peninsula. :). Thanks for the video on this. I'm on the look for a mildly elevated blind.

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Check out Dunham's if you have them in your neck of the woods. Good luck and thanks for watching...

[@conniemidkiff5277]

Don't buy for them I got ripped off big time didn't get half the stuff that was supposed to come with my kits I bought two of them

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Sorry to hear that, I on the other hand hand had a good experience with my purchase. Best wishes and thanks for watching....