The BEST Wildlife Photography Blind - Testing in FREEZING RAIN

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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Ball Head amzn.to/3msqKdu
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Monopod amzn.to/3MCjIjJ
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▪︎CAMERAS --
Canon EOS R7 (Main Photo) amzn.to/3LOWntm
Canon M6 Mkii (Main Video) amzn.to/3qlayvR
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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
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Canon RF 100-500 f4.5-7.1 (my Wildlife Lens) amzn.to/3fgV4qH
▪︎MICS--
Wireless Mic amzn.to/48XYogB
Shotgun Mic amzn.to/3Ejw74R
▪︎ND FILTERS--
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Tiffen amzn.to/3EnugMn
Black Pro Mist amzn.to/3Vpl3zu
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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
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L Bracket amzn.to/3GYd0iC
Arca Swiss Quick Release Plateamzn.to/3oWhSxK
Multitool Carabiner amzn.to/3qlt87d
Camera Strap amzn.to/32lAz6f
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Small Rig Hot Shoe Arm amzn.to/3InBEwe
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My main Hiking Bag 36L amzn.to/3JdcNKj
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▪︎ECCESSORIES--
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Lens Bean Bag amzn.to/3SrdovQ
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Camo Scarf amzn.to/43w5Uxo
Macro LED Light amzn.to/3BzF2QD
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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
2 qt Canteen amzn.to/3IyiDrq
Small First Aid Pouch amzn.to/3I7pNA2
Emergency GPS amzn.to/30RSCAe
Water Filter amzn.to/45uUkDq
20watt Solar Pannel amzn.to/3qFSAbs
Mini Power Station amzn.to/4al7Njr
Emergency 2 Way Radio amzn.to/3UP4e0c
▪︎CLOTHING--
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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Head Lamp amzn.to/3EkY0td
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[@timothylabrecque8589]

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

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thanks Tim.

[@wildcousa]

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

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thank you

[@stevewynveen1311]

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

[@KevinNordstrom]

I agree Steve 👍

[@MrSuperdavz]

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

[@KevinNordstrom]

Woot woot!

[@KevinNordstrom]

I'm sure you will enjoy it. It's a great blind for the price

[@j.kimmer1509]

What a fun little shelter/hide. awesome.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thanks, J

[@Adam-qs5ir]

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]

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

[@01smileyface]

great review, im gonna buy one.

[@KevinNordstrom]

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

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

I liked this!!

[@terryroth2855]

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]

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]

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.

[@KevinNordstrom]

I hear ya craig! Thanks for watching

[@ericsearle8455]

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? 🦅☔📸👍

[@KevinNordstrom]

Haha. Thanks brother. Not grounded here 🤣👍

[@mikemcgugan3977]

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)

[@KevinNordstrom]

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

[@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]

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]

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]

There's a two person model available

[@davidbarr9475]

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]

No I believe it's all one piece.

[@davidbarr9475]

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

[@russellwebb3672]

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]

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. 👍