The Clam Elite Hunter Thermal Blind Product Review

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by Jason Mitchell:

Ground blinds have gotten extremely popular with both deer and turkey hunters over the past decade for good reason. The reasons to use a ground blind range from comfort and hiding movement to the flexibility of being able to have a blind anywhere… especially important on wide open terrain.

There are several blinds on the market that work but one trend we notice as hunters is that many of the blinds in the industry today are disposable. They don’t hold up well if left out in the field and they do a minimal job of keeping a hunter comfortable during tough elements like late season muzzleloader hunting. Most blinds only last a season and hunters are buying new blinds every year.

A new product that goes against the grain of today’s ground blinds is the Clam Elite Hunter Thermal Blind. This particular blind is a more rugged and heavier duty blind, boasting much larger and more durable hub assemblies and poles along with heavier Thermal fabric. The advantages of this heavier duty ground blind however are many… This is a durable high quality blind that you can leave out for extended periods of time.

Because the fabric is much warmer than traditional blind material, you can hunt for long periods of time during extreme conditions. These two factors can make you a better hunter. If you can last all day without getting cold and if you can leave a blind in a good spot for a long enough time for animals to get used to the blind, you are on your way to success.

The Clam Elite Hunter Thermal hunting blind combines all the great features found in a premium hunting blind. The Thermal Trap Technology will retain more heat than standard fabric, up to 30 degrees warmer when a portable heater is used. This will allow anyone to stay on the hunt longer. Just as vitally important is a blind that is quiet.

Included are magnet and zipper window closures that will allow for the last minute adjustments while in the field. The Elite Hunter is large enough for two people to hunt, but yet low enough to blend in successfully with its surroundings. With 12 window openings it’s extremely versatile for hunting with a bow, gun or muzzle loader for any species of game.

Quick Overview

Model: 8983

Setup Size: 60" x 60"

Center Height: 69"

Weight: 27 Lbs

Elbow Room: 78" x 78"

Full Thermal Tent (retain heat and reduce condensation)

Super-duty flex tested 11mm poles

Lab tested hub assemblies - Largest in industry

Includes tie down ropes and stakes

Shoot thru mesh

Two rows of stubble straps

“We have hunted out of the Clam Elite Hunter Thermal Blind for both turkeys and deer and have been impressed by both the durability and the thought that went into the lay-out and design. The blind is quiet to operate and when you hunt out of this blind, you can definitely see that a hunter designed the blind and put a lot of thought into the details,” explains Jason Mitchell of Jason Mitchell Outdoors Television.