Tree stand umbrellas

[blzn04]

I never thought I would need one because I just wear rain gear. But on my first hunt of the season it rained all day every day and was in the 40's. Buddy i was hunting with had an extra one. It was Soooo much more comfortable. I was able to keep myself, my pack and my bow dry while in the stand. I dont tend to worry about my bow as much as the other things listed but it was big enough to cover it so I figured why not. When i got home i told myself I would buy one and throw it in my crate. Got to Academy and they had them on sale for 7.99 from 19.99 so I bought 3 lol...funny how that works. If i ever get another lease I'll have a receiver in each tree so that all i have to do is open the umbrella and stick it in the mount. You wont want to be screwing these in each time. they are pretty awkward

[Txhuntr2]

The only time I used one, I had a deer spook because of the sound of rain drops hitting the umbrella. Made plop sounds that were unnatural.

[rebelbow]

used one last week, works pretty good in a light rain

[Muskles]

I've used them for rain and shielding sun. I think they work really well for either. Don't do well in high wind and you don't want to leave them as a permanent structure.

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[HeyMikey]

The only time I used one, I had a deer spook because of the sound of rain drops hitting the umbrella. Made plop sounds that were unnatural.

I'm not saying that this couldn't be the case, but I'm skeptical. Rain makes noise of some sort, when it hits everything, but you're saying that deer was able to discern that this particular sound was unnatural, and was the reason that he spooked, the first and only time you ever used one. Hmmm

[Bassdeer]

a must have. makes hunting a lot better.

[BigThicketBoy]

And it's cold when it does!!!

I’ve been using them for a while. Like mentioned above, make sure you install them high enough so you can still draw your bow. I’ve had one strip, so be careful not to over tighten into the tree.

They work but I still wear my rain suit with them. Rain sometimes will still run down the tree.

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[tpcollins]

Actually I have 2 of them and they work great. I've even kept them up for an extended amount of time but only during firearms season. I don't recall using them during bow season but I possibly could have.

[Txhuntr2]

I'm not saying that this couldn't be the case, but I'm skeptical. Rain makes noise of some sort, when it hits everything, but you're saying that deer was able to discern that this particular sound was unnatural, and was the reason that he spooked, the first and only time you ever used one. Hmmm

You can roll your eyes and be skeptical all you want. But rain drops dripping off tree branches above you onto a taught plastic umbrella make a distinct splat sound. It may be your experience that deer ignore that sound, but it was not mine. I distinctly remember still getting very wet despite using the umbrella and wishing that I had not purchased it because it caused me more trouble than it was helpful.




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[grizzman]

I have two. One I have had for years and used and the other one larger (and heavier) that I bought last year but haven't used. I have used the older one on the ground turkey hunting before.

[hpdrifter]

I also use them for makeshift ground blind.

[Daniel75]

Used the cheap one last year (screw into the tree) and bought a Muddy brand umbrella this year. It’s hub style like a pop up and has several anchor points to keep it from blowing about. I used it when it was pouring rain and I didn’t get a drop on me, my backpack or my crossbow. By contrast, my buddy was a couple hundred yards away in a poncho and he was miserable. The cheap ones work fine in a pinch but I do prefer the Muddy hub style. They’re worth their weight in gold at $7.99-$35.00. Worth every penny.

[blzn04]

You can roll your eyes and be skeptical all you want. But rain drops dripping off tree branches above you onto a taught plastic umbrella make a distinct splat sound. It may be your experience that deer ignore that sound, but it was not mine. I distinctly remember still getting very wet despite using the umbrella and wishing that I had not purchased it because it caused me more trouble than it was helpful.




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yea i hear you. I definitely noticed the difference in the sound hitting the umbrella and i dont think it would be a stretch to assume a deer could. Especially in their living room lol. I figured it wouldnt be much difference than if it was hitting "my" raingear and it was a lot nicer to be able to wear my quiet bow hunting clothes instead of my loud scratchy raingear.