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10/25/23 01:06 PM
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I nice Cab would pair with that nicely.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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10/25/23 09:09 PM
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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10/25/23 11:35 PM
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tlk
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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10/26/23 01:22 AM
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ErnestTBass
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toilet paper ... never leave home without it
something to read (electronic or paper)
maybe a cold drink if it's hot outside
but generally just gun, binocs, and knife
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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10/26/23 03:14 AM
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Bag o Jerky. Bag of dry roasted peanuts in the shell. Mr Buddy for sure in my world. Thermaseat heat a seat for the chair. A couple of Cohibas (strictly for checking the wind direction of course). Thermos of coffee for an early hunt and a thermos of chicken soup for a late hunt. Flask of whisky for the walk back to the cabin in the dark.
One of these days i am going to get around to adding a small wood stove. Beats the %^$& out of a mr buddy. Only problem i predict is getting too comfortable and falling asleep.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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10/28/23 12:33 AM
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^^^That is a slick idea! Flint, dispelling the bad rap Deep East Texas has, 1 great idea at a time.  Well.....I'd be the first to say that Deep East Texas richly deserves any 'bad raps' or stereotypes that exist. That said, there are a few of us that possess a modicum of common sense and have managed to live into our senior years. On the subject of open flame combustion heaters (in enclosed areas), they can be used safely....but certain precautions must be adhered to. It is wise to ALWAYS provide ventilation. I believe the minimum standard is 1 square inch per 1,000 BTU (output) of the device being used. I recommend using a heater such as the Mr. Heater (Buddy) heaters. They have a couple of important safety features. 1. Tip over shut off. If the unit tips over or is significantly canted....it will automatically shut off. 2. Low oxygen shut off. IF the unit detects a low oxygen condition it will automatically shut off. Propane (the fuel used with these heaters) does not produce significant amounts of Carbon Monoxide WHEN there is proper and full 'combustion'. Propane is capable of achieving a state known as 'Ideal Burn' 4 parts propane and 96 parts air (1:24). So... at this ratio, no significant production of Carbon Monoxide to begin with. BUT....let us imagine a scenario where the mixture was not ideal (but still burning) AND the Low Oxygen shut off feature failed. This is where the practice of using VENTILATION will prevent you from going to sleep and never waking up.
Carbon Monoxide is Odorless, Tasteless, Colorless...so obviously you can't see it. You don't want to be exposed to large amounts of it. It has the potential to kill you. Trouble is: Not everyone is aware of this, or if they are....may not take it seriously. Tragically....lives are lost every year because of this. Heaters are not dangerous to use IF you take a couple of simple precautions. USE ventilation and buy a cheap $10.00 'CO detector' and put in your enclosure (tent/blind/camper/etc). ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/10/full-56101-403919-co_detector1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/10/full-56101-403920-co_detector3.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/10/full-56101-403921-co_detector2.jpg)
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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10/28/23 10:39 AM
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/14/23 01:11 AM
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Coffee on cold mornings; Sausage balls every morning.... and a water or diet mountain dew for later in the morning (God forbid if no sausage balls then a granola bar)
Snack sticks and/or lance captains wafers in the afternoon, with appropriate drink for the occasion
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/14/23 02:33 AM
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beer and tp My friend Charmin came in handy after those enchiladas on Saturday... Didn't need to worry about scent blocker!!! haha 
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/15/23 03:57 PM
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Coffee
Snuff
Side arm
Hunting bag (binocs, scent, water, calls, knife)
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/17/23 11:26 PM
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/17/23 11:43 PM
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Heater , protein bar, sweet tea and if my remember , a rifle
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/19/23 02:07 PM
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I normally take a Pop Tart, Crackers, and Granola Bars. A bottle of water. Yesterday evening I happened to leave a Coke Zero in the side by side drink holder. It went with me to the tower stand. Range Finder, Binoculars, Paper to log what I see. Cel phone mainly used to log time when I see something worth writing down.
Where I live it takes me no longer than Five Minutes to get to any of my stands. It is not unusual for me to see deer before I get out of the yard. Seeing a nice buck takes a little more work. I had a nice meat buck just before dark yesterday. One antler was broken off. I never could get him lined up for a clear shot and he ended up going on his way.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/19/23 04:18 PM
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Heaters and shooting bags stay in the stands. Everything else I need is in my pocket and backpack.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/19/23 06:20 PM
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/19/23 07:31 PM
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Nice setup you built there.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/19/23 08:44 PM
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The older I get the less I take (63 this season). I don't mess with food or drink as they both make sitting more difficult not less.
I carry a backpack with all of the essentials...in no particular order:
Bullets
Knifes (with replacement blades)
Bone saw
Layers of clothing (I go in VERY light as I have a significant hike in most cases to warm me up). I have tons of fancy hunting clothes....but have found that the warmest I have is simply a 1x hoodie + 2x hoodie + 3x hoodie + raincoat if needed and finally insulated overalls if it gets below 25F...if it is cold enough for the overalls I generally wear at least one hoodie and I take advantage of straps on backback for the extra clothes on the outside of the pack)
TP
Drag rope
Pens
Rattle bag
Grunt call
Head lamps (clip on for baseball cap for going to/from stand, one with straps and more lumens for tracking field dressing).
Balaclava
Beanie
Surveyors tape (marking blood trails)
Phone
Proof of registration for supressor
Binos
Range finder
...and finally a gun!
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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11/20/23 08:10 PM
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Love the setup - especially the duster to keep it all spic and span
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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12/01/23 02:45 AM
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Pee bottle, poop bucket, sweat towel & plenty of water.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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12/03/23 12:31 PM
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I prefer open ladder stands and platforms. So just the essentials in my backpack. Water bottle, extra hates/caps camo and orange, gloves, ear plugs, face masks, knives, rounds, headlamps, green and white flashlights, batteries, superglue, bandaid, zip ties, grunt call. Binoculars are a must and a charged phone. Newest addition is a hand muffler pouch and hand warmers with thin gloves. Always carry my 380 in my pocket as well.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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12/04/23 08:55 PM
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First, I have a cheap pair of "cheater" reading glasses. Without them, looking through my scope is useless.
Binoculars
Warm pullover hat
Of course...Toilet paper
Small backup flashlight
grunt call/rattling horns
Hand held, mouth blown coyote call
4 extra .243 shells
sharp knife
12" color TV that runs on a 12 volt car battery and antenna
OFF mosquito spray
Wasp spray
I also have bird seed in the blind. I have a mesquite tree that is 3 feet away from one of my windows where I have a flat plastic tray to put seed on. I use a 4' long pole with a 1/2 measuring cup taped to it. Lots of winter birds right outside my window.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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12/05/23 12:48 AM
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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12/07/23 03:58 AM
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Damn = the dude with the mathematical equations and carbon monoxide info is smart! I pretty much stopped hunting in blinds because I just fall asleep in them anyway. If I want a nap, best to just stay in bed. That said, my favorite thing to take into the deer blind when I do go to one is my wife. She keeps me warm!
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12/07/23 08:37 PM
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A phone and a bottle of water.
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Re: What creature comforts do you take into the deer blind?
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12/08/23 09:10 PM
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Thermos of coffee and white powdered donuts. I don’t see myself as the superstitious type but I’ve shot a lot of big deer in between dunking white powdered donuts in my coffee so I stick with it.
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