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Ameristep Care Taker Wide Bottom Ground Blind
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SKU: WX2*0746326
Overview
Built for hunters who want more room without adding unnecessary complexity, this ground blind offers an extra-wide footprint that can accommodate up to two hunters and provides increased floor and storage space. Its Durashell Plus fabric shell, ShadowGuard interior coating, and Spider Hub frame are designed for a straightforward setup and takedown, while the Mossy Oak Country DNA XL camouflage helps it blend into the surroundings. Inside, the V-shaped zippered door, mesh storage pocket, and nine windows with one-way Extreme Mesh support organized, low-profile use in the field. The included tie-downs, steel ground stakes, and stake loops add the setup components needed for a more secure placement.
Why Hunters Choose the Ameristep
Expanded, Extra-wide
Footprint provides 57% more floor
Fits Up
Room for gear and interior
Durashell Plus
Matte finish offers durable construction
Shadowguard Interior
Coating helps eliminate shadows while
Nine Windows
Silent hook-and-elastic connectors
Key Features
- Expanded, extra-wide footprint provides 57% more floor space than the previous model.
- Fits up to two hunters with added room for floor space and storage.
- Constructed with Durashell Plus 150D fabric shell and a matte finish.
- ShadowGuard interior coating helps eliminate shadows and masks odors.
- Spider Hub frame is designed for simple setup and takedown.
- Features nine windows with one-way Extreme Mesh and silent hook-and-elastic connectors.
- Includes a V-shaped zippered door, interior mesh pocket, and backpack strap carry system.
Best Used For
- Hunters needing extra floor space for two-person ground blind setups
- Mobile hunters who want a simple setup and takedown blind
- Users carrying gear who value interior mesh storage pockets
- Hunters who prefer a wide-bottom blind with multiple viewing windows
- Those wanting a camouflage ground blind for concealed field use
Specifications
| Assembly | Simple-to-assemble |
|---|---|
| Blade Finish | Matte finish |
| Camouflage Pattern | Mossy Oak Country DNA XL camouflage |
| Capacity | Up to 2 hunters |
| Door Type | V-shaped zippered door |
| Fabric Construction | Polyester Durashell Plus fabric |
| Fabric Denier | 150D |
| Floor Space | 57% more floor space than Ameristep's previous model |
| Footprint | Expanded, extra-wide footprint |
| Frame | Spider Hub frame |
| Included Accessories | 4 tie-downs, 12 steel ground stakes, 8 stake loops |
| Interior Coating | ShadowGuard interior coating |
| Interior Features | Eliminates shadows while masking odors |
| Setup | Easy setup and takedown |
| Storage Pockets | Mesh storage pocket |
| Transport System | Integrated compression backpack strap carry system |
| Window Material | One-way, see-through Extreme Mesh |
| Window System | Silent hook-and-elastic triangular window system |
| Windows | 9 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 interior storage pockets.
- Durashell Plus 150D fabric shell with matte finish offers durable construction.
- ShadowGuard interior coating helps eliminate shadows while masking odors.
- Nine windows use one-way Extreme Mesh with silent hook-and-elastic connectors.
- Spider Hub frame is rugged and designed for simple setup and takedown.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The wide-bottom design adds floor and storage space, but it also means a larger footprint to position and conceal in the field.
- It is sized to fit up to 2 hunters, so space may be more than needed for solo use.
- The Spider Hub frame is described as simple to assemble, but any hub-style blind still requires setup and takedown time before use.
- The blind includes multiple windows and a V-shaped zippered door, which adds access and visibility options but also means more openings to manage quietly.
Suggested Comparisons
- Ground blinds
- Two-person hunting blinds
- Portable hunting shelters
- Mossy Oak camouflage blinds
Suggested Accessories
- Ground blind stakes
- Tie-down straps
- Hunting backpack
- Blind chair
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hunters can this blind accommodate?
The product description says it fits up to 2 hunters.
What kind of window system does it use?
It has nine triangular windows with one-way, see-through Extreme Mesh and a silent hook-and-elastic triangular window system.
Does it include storage inside the blind?
Yes. The description mentions interior mesh storage pockets for smaller accessories and must-have gear.
What comes included for setup and securing the blind?
The blind includes 4 tie-downs, 12 steel ground stakes, and 8 stake loops.
Is this blind designed for easier transport?
Yes. It includes a new integrated compression backpack strap carry system to make transport simple.