Posted by John McRae on January 23, 2011 at 11:14 PM
In Moose Peterson's recent book _Captured_, there are one or two references to him using a "hat blind" -- but no explanation as to what the term really means. I've tried Google and the Oxford English Dictionary, but no luck. Also tried contacting Peterson through NAPP, of which I'm a member, but no luck there. His website doesn't seem to offer a "contact" link, although I've just tried sending e-mail to moose@kelbytraining.com. We'll see if he answers...
I *suspect* he's referring to some sort of very portable one-person blind. Does anyone know for certain? Thanks in advance for your help!
Posted by Brad Hill on January 24, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Hi John,
I don't know for certain, but I would guess he's referring to a drop-sheet style single person portable blind. I use one occasionally and, for the price, it works quite well. The brand name I'm familiar with is "Kwik Camo Photography Blind."
If you want to see a photo and details about one (pricing, etc.) - you can go here:
Posted by Richard Lee on January 25, 2011 at 7:30 AM
John,
I hope Moose replies to your question, that is likely the only way you will know for sure. By my calculation his use of the "Hat Blind" occurred between 1971 and 1975 about 40 years ago.
The only references I found for current products are hats (baseball/boonie) that some duck hunters wear. Some of the hats have a camo drape that cover your face and neck and the Kwik Camo blind that Brad mentions.
I know this is not of much help, so I hope Moose will answer your question.
Regards
Dick
Posted by John McRae on February 18, 2011 at 4:42 AM
Dear Brad and Dick,
Thanks for your answers! I suspect Brad is right about the product involved, and I'm grateful for the link to the Kwik Camo blind -- I'm sure I'll get one one of these days. And, I laughed at Dick's calculation of when Moose's use of the hat blind actually occurred -- it's not surprising that product names (and product types, of course) have changed in four decades or so!
I tried e-mailing Moose Peterson, first at Kelby Training (who replied, "Unfortunately, our instructors are not available to respond to questions.") and then using an e-mail address from Moose's home page, moose@kelbytraining.com (which resulted in several "delayed" messages and then finally a "failed" message). I think the lack of any way to contact him is unfortunate, but that's his choice. Being somewhat persistant, I may track down his address and send him an actual letter, a la the US Postal Service. I'll let you know if that generates any response!
Once again, thanks for your suggestions!
Posted by Richard Ditch on February 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM
This is something George Lepp used to sell. I've got one in the bag it came with in the garage, where it's been for many years.
Its a camo patterned "canvas" thing big enough to conceal a standing person. Double pull Zipper full length down the front so you can poke the lens out at whatever height you want.Small Mesh window at the top.
What makes it a "hat blind" is the hole in the top where it fits over the forest green plastic pith helmet you are supposed to wear to suspend the entire rig.
It might be usable in a backyard in a cool/cold part of the country, but it is not suitable for AZ. It is like wearing a heavy non breathing raincoat suspended from your head.
Make me an offer and pay shipping if you want to punish yourself with it.
Discussion
4 repliesI *suspect* he's referring to some sort of very portable one-person blind. Does anyone know for certain? Thanks in advance for your help!
I don't know for certain, but I would guess he's referring to a drop-sheet style single person portable blind. I use one occasionally and, for the price, it works quite well. The brand name I'm familiar with is "Kwik Camo Photography Blind."
If you want to see a photo and details about one (pricing, etc.) - you can go here:
Kwik Camo Photography Blind
Cheers...
Brad
I hope Moose replies to your question, that is likely the only way you will know for sure. By my calculation his use of the "Hat Blind" occurred between 1971 and 1975 about 40 years ago.
The only references I found for current products are hats (baseball/boonie) that some duck hunters wear. Some of the hats have a camo drape that cover your face and neck and the Kwik Camo blind that Brad mentions.
I know this is not of much help, so I hope Moose will answer your question.
Regards
Dick
Thanks for your answers! I suspect Brad is right about the product involved, and I'm grateful for the link to the Kwik Camo blind -- I'm sure I'll get one one of these days. And, I laughed at Dick's calculation of when Moose's use of the hat blind actually occurred -- it's not surprising that product names (and product types, of course) have changed in four decades or so!
I tried e-mailing Moose Peterson, first at Kelby Training (who replied, "Unfortunately, our instructors are not available to respond to questions.") and then using an e-mail address from Moose's home page, moose@kelbytraining.com (which resulted in several "delayed" messages and then finally a "failed" message). I think the lack of any way to contact him is unfortunate, but that's his choice. Being somewhat persistant, I may track down his address and send him an actual letter, a la the US Postal Service. I'll let you know if that generates any response!
Once again, thanks for your suggestions!
Its a camo patterned "canvas" thing big enough to conceal a standing person. Double pull Zipper full length down the front so you can poke the lens out at whatever height you want.Small Mesh window at the top.
What makes it a "hat blind" is the hole in the top where it fits over the forest green plastic pith helmet you are supposed to wear to suspend the entire rig.
It might be usable in a backyard in a cool/cold part of the country, but it is not suitable for AZ. It is like wearing a heavy non breathing raincoat suspended from your head.
Make me an offer and pay shipping if you want to punish yourself with it.