A contiguous uni-body insulated hunting blind or outdoor shelter is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the shelter is comprised of a main body element having a floor portion and a top portion. The main body element is formed as a single component having an outside layer, a middle layer, and an inner layer. The top portion provides an enclosure for all sides and a top covering. The top portion is also comprised of at least one opening portion and a door opening portion for installing a door for entering and exiting the structure. In embodiments, the top portion is comprised of a top wall, a front wall, a back wall, a left wall, and a right wall with at least one opening portion. In embodiments, the top portion is comprised of one opening portion on each wall except the top wall. In embodiments, the opening portions are configured with windows.

Designs for a flexible component to be wrapped around a tree as part of a tree stand is provided. Designs of the present invention utilize a length or loop of cable. Segments are threaded onto the cable for the entire length. Significant features of flexible components of the present invention include the provision of adequate tensile strength to support the weight of the stand and the user. The flexible component is preferably flexible so it can wrap around the tree, but yet it preferably is also rigid enough so it does not sag when pressure is removed. It preferably also can be easily adjustable to easily accommodate different size trees.

Designs for a flexible component to be wrapped around a tree as part of a tree stand is provided. Designs of the present invention utilize a length or loop of cable. Segments are threaded onto the cable for the entire length. Significant features of flexible components of the present invention include the provision of adequate tensile strength to support the weight of the stand and the user. The flexible component is preferably flexible so it can wrap around the tree, but yet it preferably is also rigid enough so it does not sag when pressure is removed. It preferably also can be easily adjustable to easily accommodate different size trees.

A flagpole has a main support with an indicator flag coupled thereto. The flagpole includes first securement means disposed on the main support and configured for anchoring the flagpole to a ground surface. The flagpole also includes a second securement means coupled to the main support and configured for anchoring the flagpole to a tree.

Apparatuses, devices and methods for covering a tree stand are disclosed. The methods include placing a collapsible cover in the size and shape of an artificial or simulated hunter in position on a tree stand for a period of time to allow game to become accustom to the artificial hunter; and removing the cover and replacing the cover with an actual hunter. The apparatuses include a cover having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a body portion extending between the top and bottom portions. A generally horizontally oriented support member is located above the top portion of the cover and extends between a first end and a distal end. A height adjustment mechanism is disposed on the distal end of the support member and attached to the top portion of the cover.

Apparatuses, devices and methods for covering a tree stand are disclosed. The methods include placing a collapsible cover in the size and shape of an artificial or simulated hunter in position on a tree stand for a period of time to allow game to become accustom to the artificial hunter; and removing the cover and replacing the cover with an actual hunter. The apparatuses include a cover having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a body portion extending between the top and bottom portions. A generally horizontally oriented support member is located above the top portion of the cover and extends between a first end and a distal end. A height adjustment mechanism is disposed on the distal end of the support member and attached to the top portion of the cover.

A combination of accessories for use in a deer blind includes a gun rest and a gun barrel sleeve. The gun rest is a three dimensional structure such as a lightweight block having different dimensions to allow different height positioning of a gun. The gun barrel sleeve covers at least the portion of the gun barrel. The gun barrel sleeve may be stored in a hollow opening provided in the gun rest.

A portable treestand for hunters includes a one piece supporting platform, seat and post molded from a light weight thermoplastic material. The unitary construction of the platform and seat eliminates a large number of fabrication steps and related fastening techniques and devices used therewith. As a result, the platform and seat are stronger, lighter and more rigid, free from many potentially movable joints, and may be made with an irregular pattern.

A portable treestand for hunters includes a one piece supporting platform, seat and post molded from a light weight thermoplastic material. The unitary construction of the platform and seat eliminates a large number of fabrication steps and related fastening techniques and devices used therewith. As a result, the platform and seat are stronger, lighter and more rigid, free from many potentially movable joints, and may be made with an irregular pattern.

This invention relates generally to systems and methods for delivering a tree hunter, arborist, nature photographer, or anyone else that spends considerable time in trees, the ability to create a solid platform from which to stand on and/or maneuver around while aloft in a tree. More specifically, employing a unique lashing system of rope and cam strap, the novel platform is stable, easy to install and uninstall, and is non-damaging to a tree unlike prior art alternatives.