If I was in dfw area where would I go to see some pop ups that were already set up.

Thump I normally think like you but I never use pop ups and don’t intend to after this year. Just want to get through this year then plan to use more permanent blinds going forward. But I keep hearing the same from others so I guess the jury is still out on cheap vs good for this.

Yep, I’ll be attaching it to a wooden platform on a rifle blind type tower. Not sure how I’m gonna attach but wind shouldn’t blow it away unless it rips out of however I attach it.

Thats not fair Hog. I am a spontaneous impulsive buyer, usually. Since ive retired I keep telling myself I have time to research stuff and take my time when I buy. Im making progress. It was extremely difficult to go into Cabelas yesterday and look at all the popups set up and not walk out with any. The towers arent ready yet anyway and I wont bowhunt till Dec probably. I am in somewhat of a rush cause we have one serious bow hunter and Im all about helping others. Mostly now that Ive shopped a little Im waiting to talk to him about what he thinks we should do. Im leaning the Ameristep Dog House $80ish and the size I want. The hubstyles look way sturdier and Cabelas had one for $100 but the door was on the corner and weird and these platforms are gonna mostly have ladders coming up the side kinda normal like. I dont think these popup designers planned for them to be up on platforms. Usually when I think Im ahead of the curve it turns out Im barking up the wrong tree, but we will see.

Thanks for that video. Very similar to what I plan. Actually trying to think of somewhing to run along the whole side of popup to mash down and grab ahold without relying on whatever those little tabs are. Will definitely have carpet. Im thinking of maybe bending pvc pipe up and over and down again on each corner to tie onto and just to keep it from blowing away if it does rip out of the tie downs. tlk got me nervous about them ripping out of the tie downs.

If you have a cattle panel & bolt cutter, cut two strips & cross over the popup, attaching to base with unails & wire together at the top. That should keep your blind from migrating away with the first front. PVC is too weak.

Not yet. Other hunter bought a couple. Still putting up the towers. Just been too busy getting other stuff ready. Long season so still looking to buy.