How to Make a Watertight Hunting Blind

Make your blind waterproof for comfort.

Hunting blinds provide a camouflaged shelter. These shelters are often made of water-resistant fabrics such as nylon and polyester. To give the hunting blind a more watertight seal, you can seam seal an existing blind. There is no need to make a project such as water proofing a blind more intricate than need be. By using an existing nylon blind and some seam sealer, you get a waterproof hunting blind for little money and time.

Things You'll Need

• Seam sealer
• Seam tape
• Utility knife

Instructions

1. Assemble the hunting blind so it is tight and in a dry location. Use an outside location on a sunny and dry day for good results.

2. Apply tent seam sealer at every stitch and seam on the blind. Apply the sealer two inches along each seam for maximum waterproofing. Let the seam sealer dry.

3. Apply seam tape to every seam and stitch on the hunting blind as a redundancy. Use the knife to cut the tape to the required size to cover the seams.

References

• Ducks: Portable Hunting Blinds
• McNett Outdoor: Tent Seam Sealing