EASTMAN OUTFITTERS
Smart Air
The Smart Air blind by Eastman Outfitters is designed for you to see out, without the game seeing in. Realistic 3-D leaves made of quiet, no-shine fabric conceal the entire blind, while allowing hunters 360-degree vision without relying on open windows. Four spy windows allow you to detect game when scent containment is key. The Smart Air has 11 windows with silent hooks and loops, allowing for changes of shooting ports without spooking the quarry.

The adjustable ShadowBlocker blocks out sunlight from within, concealing movement and silhouettes.

New features for 2008 include a removable floor system and an 8-inch ground skirt for scent containment. A gear storage cargo net and cargo pocket are included and all fit in an improved backpack-carrying bag.

The blind height is 72 inches and the maximum width is 84 inches by 84 inches. The base dimension is 64 inches square, with sides expanding to 84 inches square.

The Smart Air ground blind weighs 24 pounds and is available in Mossy Oak Treestand or Mossy Oak Brush camouflage. The blind has loops for attaching real brush for maximum concealment. The Smart Air blind retails for $279.99. www.eastmanoutfitters.com

CABELA'S
Predator Den
The Predator Den is a hub-style blind covered with Predator Deception camo that disappears in just about any terrain. Brush holders line the roof for added concealment.

The material is a tough, weather-resistant 600-denier fabric. The interior is black to diminish shadows and silhouettes.

Hunters can see game approach from any angle through 12 large zippered windows. Two gear pockets are inside for storing essential items and a hanger supplies a place to hold your bow while watching. The carrying case is outfitted with a backpack-style system. The blind weighs 17 pounds.

The Predator Den is 66 inches tall at the center. Its base is 70 inches by 77 inches. The suggested price is $129.99. www.cabelas.com

SUMMIT
Run-N-Gun
Summit, best known for tree stands, has now entered the ground blind market with the Run-N-Gun. This hunting blind features a super-sturdy construction with easy setup using a unique inverted high-tension adjustable framework. The blind is designed for the ultimate in quickness for setup and take down. A single strap cinches around the closed blind for quiet changes of location.

The blind porovides a 72-inch-plus shooting diameter with a camouflage design that is scaled to the ground. The exterior is a cotton/poly backed, weatherproof, water-resistant fabric. Multiple brush loops are placed in strategic locations for easy attachment of branches or foliage. The interior is black for maximum concealment. The windows have removable mesh and silent cam buckle straps that are adjustable to various configurations for multiple shooting positions.

The Run-N-Gun is 68 inches tall and has a 72-inch-square footprint. It weighs 20 pounds and retails for $279. www.summitstands.com

HUNTER'S SPECIALTIES
Backpacker
Hunter's Specialties offers a full line of ground blinds, but for extreme portable concealment, the new Backpacker is a good option.

The Backpacker features a sturdy aluminum frame covered with a dimensional die-cut leaf design fabric to maximize the camouflage effect. When set up, the blind stands 54 inches tall and extends 12 feet in length. This provides enough room for more than one hunter.

The blind can be set up or taken down in seconds and comes with a handy carrying case.

The Backpacker is available in Realtree AP and Advantage Max HD camo patterns. The suggested retail price is $49.99. www.hunterspec.com.

BANKS OUTDOORS
Stump 4-Man Pit Blind
This blind is designed to take all that Mother Nature has to dish out. The hard shell is made from Roto Molded heavy-duty polyethylene that is rigid enough to be left out all year long. It can handle the heavy weight load of snow and branches. It becomes a part of the terrain, allowing game to move in close.

The Stump Pit Blind is 76 inches in diameter, providing plenty of room for bowhunting. It is an ideal blind for introducing young hunters to the sport, providing warmth, comfort and concealment. The structure also can be used for storage in the off-season.

The Stump 4-Man Pit Blind retails for $1,550. The sturdy blind weighs 300 pounds and breaks down for shipment. www.banksoutdoors.com.