Redneck Blind Review After 5 Seasons, Part 1 of 2 

After getting my new blind home, I was kinda let down by the overall build quality. On the seams, the rivets that hold the panels together, should have backup washers There's nothing for the rivets to grip, but fiberglass and plastic. They put some on the hinges, but not the seams. The windows are a complete joke. The so-called bow windows in the corners, have a gutter riveted in below them on the inside, along with a drain, because they know they are going to leak. The liquid nails type glue they use on the egg crate foam is done so sparingly, that they are not secure at all. Two of mine are off, and are just laying in the blind. The fiberglass is so flimsy, that it sounds like a drum when someone is inside the thing. For the price of this thing, I expected better. The windows are going to be the first thing I replace. It needs a proper slider, so the whole window doesn't have to be opened up to make a shot. That goofy string and notch thing is so sub par, it's laughable. Not trying to be a downer, but again when someone spends this kind of money for a deer stand, you shouldn't have to work on it, before you can use it. Just my opinion, YMMV...

Thanks for the video, I have the 5x6 Shooter which is sadly now discontinued. I use Aero Space 303 on all of the gaskets, which takes care of the sticking and protects them from UV damage . To help with the condensation from the Buddy heaters, I use a clamp on stroller fan while warming up the blind. After the blind settles in I don't have many issues. One thing that I found that has also decreased fogging is adding more 1" egg crate foam around and below the windows.

On the sticking seal of the windows. Get some graphite powder and put it on the gasket. The seal will still happen, but it won't stick. Powder can work too, but if it absorbs water, then you may make the problem worse. Just a thought.

As far as propane heat,i found that RainX anti fog,works well for the window condensation!

Great review! In the process of deciding of buying a prebuilt build or do one myself. You got me thinking in a different direction. Thanks for sharing.

A bit of felt would solve that window sticking issue.

What if you put some car wax on the edge of the window, maybe then they won't stick.

Try food grade silicone spray on seals

clean the window edges and then apply some silicone lube to the seals and it won't stick.

I like the review. Maybe rub a little Vaseline on the window seals. Whitetails don’t notice it. I actually use it on my feeder legs to keep raccoons from climbing the legs.

Put olive oil on the window

Do you think the deer identify smoke as Potential Threat? And might begin to connect smoke with humans. Just asking I don't know

Wouldn't it be easier to use a Coleman buddy heater with a window open?

Try a silicone spray on the rubber window seal. Stop the sticking.

$1700 per blind is quadruple the cost to build a blind.

Wipe the window seals with silcone spray or talcum powder. That will help.

Cover your seal in the front with cayenne pepper

the newer blinds have magnets for holding curtains

Lubricate window gasket with silicone spray on a rag

Put some vasciline on the window gasket it won’t stick anymore

How heavy is it as far as lifting on to platform? Or is it modular?

Quick tip: wax the edge of the window and it won’t stick to the seal

WD 40 or gun oil in the pads can work on the seals

Put a very thin coat of Vaseline on the rubber gasket on the windows. Just a tip.

What size blind is the last one (exp.) 5 by 6

four aluminum poles a beach umbrella and a military surplus camo net ... stop laughing i shot a bobcat, coyote and an armadillo last year ... only things that got close to my redneck christmas tree!

Im interested in the wood stove build

Tip on the black out curtains......go to the dollar store, or Walmart, and get those double sided tape hooks that your wife uses all over the house. Then make small slits in the corners of your curtains. Hang them on the hooks. 👍

Good video thanks. How do you like the ten foot stand compared to the shorter ones. I'm purchasing soon and undecided between 5 foot and ten.

Great review thank you!

Thanks for the info on your blinds. We are looking to buy 2 blinds and really trying to justify spending 2500-3000.00 for the redneck blinds. My nephew has on and ill have to admit it is nice. I was looking at the mavericks for less then half the price but they are made of plastic and the door looks very flimsy and it's pretty much a shell. In your opinion do you really need the long windows that you speak of that fall out? Was there ever a time you couldn't shoot. Out the other windows geared more for crossbow or rifle? And would you spend the extra money for redneck blinds again? Thanks!

Thanks for the video. I'm in West MI too and plan to visit a dealer to look at these. Maybe they have addressed some of your issues with newer models. I would be interested in a video about your wood heater. That's the first time I've seen one in a blind and the darn fogging issue is a major problem for every blind I've seen. Well, every blind except yours.

I'm curious if a thin layer of grease on the window seal would help with the sticking..

Put a little Vaseline on the seal

They have magnetic blinds now for the windows.

Liked the wood heat suggestion.

That’s a nice set up! Good for you man!

Cant wait to get one!

Tip for fogged up windows: put some sort of vent in the roof, or in the upper part of the walls that can be opened or closed. 😉

I love it

Thank you for an honest and fair review.

Had that same problem. I put a very light layer of Vaseline on the seal and that took care of the problem

A little bit of vasilene around the gasket should keep them from sticking.