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Ameristep Care Taker Wide Bottom Extreme
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SKU: WX2*0746325
Overview
Built for hunters who want more room without adding unnecessary complexity, this blind offers an expanded footprint that can accommodate up to two people and provides extra space for gear. Its Durashell Plus fabric shell, ShadowGuard interior coating, and Spider Hub frame are paired with a Mossy Oak Country DNA XL camouflage exterior for a setup suited to concealed ground hunting. Nine windows with one-way Extreme Mesh, a V-shaped zippered door, and interior mesh storage help keep the layout practical and organized. The included tie-downs, steel ground stakes, and stake loops support a secure setup, while the integrated compression backpack strap system makes transport more manageable.
Why Hunters Choose the Ameristep
Expanded, Extra-wide
Footprint provides 57% more floor
Fits Up
Room for gear and organized
Durashell Plus
150D fabric shell offers a
Shadowguard Interior
Coating helps eliminate shadows and
Nine Windows
One-way Extreme Mesh and silent
Key Features
- Expanded, extra-wide footprint provides maximum floor and storage space.
- Fits up to two hunters.
- Constructed with durable, lightweight Durashell Plus 150D fabric shell.
- ShadowGuard interior coating helps eliminate shadows and mask odors.
- Nine triangular windows use one-way, see-through Extreme Mesh with silent hook-and-elastic connectors.
- Includes one easy-access V-shaped zippered door and interior mesh storage pocket.
- Comes with integrated compression backpack strap carry system for easier transport.
Best Used For
- Hunters needing extra floor space for two-person setups and gear organization
- Mobile hunters who want a blind that sets up and breaks down quickly
- Users carrying the blind to and from the field with the integrated backpack strap system
- Hunters who prefer a wide-bottom blind with multiple windows for varied shooting angles
- Those wanting an easy-access blind with interior storage pockets and a zippered door
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Matte finish |
|---|---|
| Blind Type | Wide-Bottom Extreme Blind |
| Capacity | Up to 2 hunters |
| Carry System | Integrated compression backpack strap carry system |
| Door | One easy-access, V-shaped zippered door |
| Exterior Camouflage | Mossy Oak Country DNA XL camouflage |
| Fabric Construction | Durashell Plus 150D fabric shell |
| Floor Space Increase | 57% more floor space than Ameristep's previous model |
| Footprint | Expanded, extra-wide footprint |
| Frame | Spider Hub frame |
| Interior Coating | ShadowGuard coating |
| Stake Loops | 8 |
| Steel Ground Stakes Included | 12 |
| Storage Pockets | Interior mesh storage pocket |
| Tie Downs Included | 4 |
| Window Material | One-way, see-through Extreme Mesh |
| Window System | Silent hook-and-elastic triangular window system |
| Windows | Nine triangular windows |
Pros
- Expanded, extra-wide footprint provides 57% more floor space than the previous model.
- Fits up to two hunters, with room for gear and organized storage.
- Durashell Plus 150D fabric shell offers a durable, lightweight blind construction.
- ShadowGuard interior coating helps eliminate shadows and mask odors inside the blind.
- Nine windows with one-way Extreme Mesh and silent hook-and-elastic connectors support concealment.
- Spider Hub frame and included stakes, tie-downs, and carry straps simplify setup and transport.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The expanded footprint and extra-wide layout provide more room, but the blind is still intended to fit up to 2 hunters, so space remains shared when fully occupied.
- The Spider Hub frame is designed for easier setup and takedown, yet hub-style blinds still require some assembly and staking before use.
- The nine-window layout with one-way Extreme Mesh adds visibility options, but it also means hunters need to manage window placement and movement carefully to stay concealed.
- The included carry system, stakes, tie-downs, and storage pocket add convenience, but they also indicate a setup that depends on carrying and securing multiple components in the field.
Suggested Comparisons
- Ground blinds
- Two-person hunting blinds
- Portable hunting shelters
- Pop-up blinds
Suggested Accessories
- Ground blind stakes
- Blind tie-down kit
- Hunting blind chair
- Backpack carry straps
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hunters is the Ameristep Care Taker Wide Bottom Extreme Blind designed to fit?
The product data says it fits up to 2 hunters.
What kind of fabric and interior finish does this blind use?
It is constructed with Durashell Plus 150D fabric shell with a matte finish, and it has a carbon-enhanced black ShadowGuard interior coating.
How many windows does the blind have, and what type are they?
It has nine triangular windows with one-way, see-through Extreme Mesh and a silent hook-and-elastic triangular window system.
What comes included for setup and securing the blind?
The blind includes 4 tie-downs, 12 steel ground stakes, and 8 stake loops.
Does this blind have storage or carry features for gear and transport?
Yes. The product data lists interior mesh storage pockets and a new integrated compression backpack strap carry system for transport.