Best Hunting Ground Blinds for 2024

Regardless of your plans for the coming year of hunting, you're likely reflecting on the season that just ended. For me, this includes reviewing trail camera data, pondering my encounters in the field, and reviewing any winter scouting I did after the season concluded.   

One thing many hunters swear by for success is a good ground blind – and there are plenty to pick from. So, as I plan for my own season, I'd like to share the blinds that HuntWise considers the top five options for 2024. 

What to Look for in a Ground Blind

When looking for a ground blind, I like to consider a few basic criteria. 

A blind that's lightweight but durable is of the utmost importance. Along with all of your other gear, you're going to be hauling this thing into the timber, and you don't want to let the weight force you to stay closer to the truck. 

Another important factor is ease of use. How easy is it to set up the blind, tear it down, and pack it back in its bag? It needs to be simple and quick to do all of those things. 

Concealment is also an important consideration. Good camouflage isn't just for style points; it allows the blind to blend into the surroundings and better conceal their silhouette. On the same note, how the blind's windows and doors work plays a key factor in concealment from your movements inside. 

Finally, I like to weigh all of this against the cost of the blind. Less is not always best when it comes to spending for a blind, although there are some affordable options that are great. The overall value of the blind can't be overlooked. 

The Top Five Ground Blinds for 2024

To begin our list of the top five ground blinds of 2024, I'd like to highlight two of my personal favorites from Buck Bourbon, one of our partner brands. 

Buck Bourbon is a respected company that sells many things a hunter needs, from feed and attractants to knives and coffee. Among their spectacular lineup of gear are two hub-style ground blinds: The Rackhouse 300+ and The Rackhouse 150+. 

1. Best Overall: The Rackhouse 150+ 

The Rackhouse 150+ is the quintessential do-it-all ground blind. Weighing in at 16lbs, this blind is covered with Veil Wideland Camouflage. 

The blind has a footprint of 58" x58" and stands 67" high – making it big enough to be comfortable but small enough to conceal easily in the woods. 

The Rackhouse 150+ also features four windows: two silent slide windows and two mini rear-door windows to allow for a view 360 degrees around the blind. The door to enter blind people is a saloon-style spring door for silent entrances and exits. 

For only $129.99, this blind checks all the boxes, especially value. Your blind also has a backpack-style bag, four guidelines, and twelve stakes. You won't find a blind this well made for a better price. 

This blind takes the top spot as the best overall blind on my list of the five best in 2024.  

2. (Runner-Up from Buck Bourbon)The Rackhouse 300+

The Rackhouse 300+ is the other top ground blind from Buck Bourbon. 

The 300+ is identical in size to the 150+, but this feature-rich blind still stands out against its Buck Bourbon counterpart. 

My favorite feature of the Rackhouse 300+ is its patented one-way mesh windows. These windows are featured on three of the four sides of the blind and allow the hunter to see out while preventing critters from seeing in. Think of this feature like security glass for your deer blind. 

These larger windows make the Rackhouse 300+ slightly heavier than the 150+, as this blind weighs 18 lbs. However, personally, I think that the two-pound difference is trivial and is more than made up for in the features of this blind. 

The door for the Rackhouse 300+ is the same silent saloon-style door as the 150+. In addition, this blind comes with a carrying case, four guidelines, and twelve stakes. 

At $189.99, it's slightly more expensive than the 150+, and for that reason (and that reason alone), this blind takes the runner-up spot to the Rackhouse 150+ 

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3. Prevue 4 (Muddy)

Although the HuntWise team is partial to Buck Bourbon and the ground blinds they make, other companies also do a fine job. 

The Muddy Prevue 4 blind is a bit bigger than the Buck Bourbon blinds and, therefore, more bulky to maneuver than the blinds featured above. 

Its footprint is 64" by 64" square, with a 72" standing height inside the blind. This blind also features one-way mesh, although a different version than that implemented by Buck Bourbon. The Prevue 4 also comes with a carrying bag, stakes, and guidelines. 

I chose to add this blind to my list for a couple of reasons. First, although potentially bulky, its large size would be great for taking out a young hunter. After all, there would be plenty of room for snacks or other essentials to keep them occupied and comfortable on a long sit. 

I also like that the blind features three panoramic windows: two with a one-way mesh material and one with durable fabric that covers the window from the elements. The Prevue 4 is a bit on the pricy side, retailing for $299.99.  

4. Pursuit Spring Steel Ground Blind (Cabela's)

A ground blind might be the best way for a new hunter to get into the woods safely and efficiently. However, generally speaking, the cost of ground blinds might be a deterrent. For that reason, we added Cabela's Pursuit Spring Steel Ground Blind to this list. 

This blind will not win any awards for features or style. However, what it lacks in those departments, it makes up for in price. At only $69.99, this blind is the cheapest on this list and likely the lightest, as well. That's the good this blind has to offer. 

As for the unideal aspects, there are only a couple that are important to point out. This blind is easy to set up but can be a pain to take down and pack away. Its steel rods twist and fold into a circle shape to be packed into a bag that moderately resembles the shape of those Styrofoam bead-filled hot seats your grandpa sat on in his blind back in the day. 

I'm also not a fan of the zipper windows. They're not quiet enough to give you the opportunities you need in the field. However, for the price, this is a solid ground blind to consider for your next hunt. 

5. Rhino 180 Ground Blind

Rounding out the top five is the Rhino 180 Ground Blind. 

I like the size of this blind, probably because it's nearly identical to that of the Rackhouse blinds from Buck Bourbon. What stands out to me about the Rhino blind compared to others is the attention they've devoted to making this blind as quiet as possible. 

It features zipper-less windows in its Silent-Slide technology and an oversized zipper-less door. Alongside its commitment to quiet, Rhino also prioritizes concealment. Its blinds have external brushes in straps around the top and bottom. 

Finally, I like that the Rhino 180 Ground Blind has the one-way mesh view I love so much about the Buck Bourbon blinds. In the Rhino 180, this mesh allows for a 180-degree unobstructed view. 

As far as costs, the Rhino 180 Ground Blind comes in high, just above the Rackhouse 300+ at $199.99.  

Use HuntWise and the Best Ground Blinds for Success This Season

As you gear up for this season, don't just think about the physical gear you will need, but think about how you will best utilize the gear you decide to purchase. 

I like to scan HuntWise for places to hunt and, in my e-scouting, think about how I'd set up a ground blind in each spot. One of my favorite tactics is finding small clearings in otherwise heavily forested areas. If you can find one of these clearings with oaks or another food source, that's even better. 

I then like to get boots on the ground and get in those spots I've found on HuntWise to really map out my access route as well as exactly where I'll position my blind for the most likely chance at success. Usually, I'm looking for a large tree or group of smaller trees or shrubs to place my blind against to help break up the silhouette of its silhouette. 

With the season drawing nearer, get ready by downloading HuntWise, scouting as much as possible, and getting the gear you need to be successful!

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