First time I have used the Ameristep 2 Man Chair Blind.
Had room for the heater, backpack, and tripod for the crossbow. I sit in the right side chair and use the left one for my backpack, etc.
Front is plenty wide for my Exomax crossbow which is 35.5" wide uncocked and 27.5" cocked. It sticks out the front a little so keep an eye out so you see the deer first. A smaller crossbow would be ideal but I like my Exomax. I secure the crossbow in a Rubber Vee bow stop for boats I glued on the top of a camera tripod. I just tuck the stock's butt plate into my shoulder so it doesn't move. This is a great way to support the crossbow while hunting.
It is comfortable and when a deer is seen all you have to do is pan very slowly to the deer assuming you set the tripod height before. This supports the crossbow well and keeps it always at ready.
There are two front windows. The large one I use and there is a smaller one in the middle of the large one. Both are zippered. I have to use the large window because of my crossbow's width. You could use the smaller window with a more narrow crossbow though the field of vision is less but still doable.
If it calls for rain cover the seats so they don't get wet. Big trash bags work well.
Best way to get in and out the blind is to pull the front two stakes and lift up the front. No need to put the front stakes back in unless it is real windy. Don't forget to put them back in when you leave!! The front stakes can be put back in while you are in the blind if need be. While opening and closing the blind be very careful the cover does not hang up on the pivot point and tear!! After mine is up I slide a piece of carpet in between the cover and the pivot point so it doesn't rub on the cover.
My primary Ground Blind is an Ameristep Doghouse which I have used since 2013. While I have more room in the Doghouse blind it doesn't fit in small spots like the 2 man chair blind and takes a little longer to set up. I bought this blind so I can move around to different spots in the woods quickly and fit into smaller spaces. This blind does that very well with the smaller foot print.
All Ground Blinds I have used do leak some at the seams and have a few pin holes. Use Goop to seal them from the inside and they will leak no more. Allow 2 or 3 days for the smell to go away.
I buy Goop at Lowes but it can be found online and in other stores.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-GOOP...ocphy=9026493&hvtargid=pla-351931061417&psc=1
Spray all the zippers with Silicone spray every season to keep them quieter and lubricated.
I really like this blind and do recommend it. It does what it is designed to do very well. It is unfair to compare it to the larger blinds. Practice with it at home before taking it into the woods!!
Bill
how much does it weigh ?
