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Bag Hide

Discussion

7 replies
Posted by Dave Tucker on October 1, 2008 at 2:14 PM
Hi has any one used one with success? I have one that has never had an outing, but I am tempted to give it a go, mine was an impulse buy... :smile:

Dave
Posted by Paul Thomas on October 1, 2008 at 3:10 PM
I use mine from time to time. It all depends on what I'm trying to photograph.

:toast:

Paul
Posted by Ray on October 1, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Anything which disguises the human for is worth while.

A bag hide, is really intended for opportunist shots, and NOT where there is a long haul involved, for example a couple of hours + at a feeding station ect.

With a bit of ingenuity a bag hide can easily be adapted to be a “screen”, or as a staked down cover with you laying underneath it.
Posted by Craig Churchill on October 1, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Great for all of the above,I use mine a lot for foxes where a bit of extra cover is needed,but be careful when trying to walk with one on its very easy to trip over the long skirt!(of the bag hide before anyone comments!!!!) I speak from experience!!!

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Andy Bate on October 1, 2008 at 5:19 PM
I use mine for all my stuff, so lightweight and great!! love it
Posted by Dave Tucker on October 2, 2008 at 1:38 AM
Thanks Guys, will give mine a go at the weekend, will let you know how I get on.

Dave
Posted by Mike Smith on October 2, 2008 at 2:49 AM
W'eve covered this a few times before on the forum, do a search too get tips on using to best advantage - baseball caps, tripod stoools etc etc

Mike
Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 2, 2008 at 6:26 AM
I've got one and it great! When I first used it I was amazed by how wildlife just didn't seem to care about it! I've even had a wren perch on me a few times and then peer anxiously through the head opening just inches from my face! Don't try to walk around in it too much though...very easy to trip over. I aways get loads of bugs inside it :rolleyes: , I don't mind the beetles and stuff, but the wasps are rather alarming.... :eek: