A system for removably mounting tree steps and other equipment in tree stands. The system comprises a permanent universal bracket and a series of removable equipment mounts attachable to it. The bracket is attached to the tree by inserting a bolt through one or more apertures in the bracket. One or more cleats extends from the bracket into the tree to prevent the bracket from rotating around the bolt. A channel in the bracket is as adapted to receive one or more mated extensions that extend from each mount. The extensions are flexible and resilient such that they can be deformed to facilitate attaching and removing the mount from the bracket. In the preferred embodiment, the mount is a step having two extensions, each insertable into a mated channel on the bracket.

A system for removably mounting tree steps and other equipment in tree stands. The system comprises a permanent universal bracket and a series of removable equipment mounts attachable to it. The bracket is attached to the tree by inserting a bolt through one or more apertures in the bracket. One or more cleats extends from the bracket into the tree to prevent the bracket from rotating around the bolt. A channel in the bracket is as adapted to receive one or more mated extensions that extend from each mount. The extensions are flexible and resilient such that they can be deformed to facilitate attaching and removing the mount from the bracket. In the preferred embodiment, the mount is a step having two extensions, each insertable into a mated channel on the bracket.

A portable platform for removable attachment to a vertically oriented base support includes a back portion and a base pivotably attached thereto. The back portion includes a coupling member configured for connection to a mounting member attachable to a vertically oriented base support. The base includes a brace extending therefrom. The base and back portion are movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration such that the brace pressibly engages the vertically oriented base support when in the unfolded configuration.

A portable platform for removable attachment to a vertically oriented base support includes a back portion and a base pivotably attached thereto. The back portion includes a coupling member configured for connection to a mounting member attachable to a vertically oriented base support. The base includes a brace extending therefrom. The base and back portion are movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration such that the brace pressibly engages the vertically oriented base support when in the unfolded configuration.

Mesh material is presented for a hunting blind with a camouflage pattern printed on a first side and a second side with a color coating. The mesh material is partially transmissive such that a portion of incident radiation from an exterior of the hunting blind is reflected back into the exterior, a portion of incident radiation from an interior of the hunting blind is transmitted through the mesh material to the exterior and an intensity ratio of the reflected portion to the transmitted portion during daylight conditions is above a threshold value such that the exterior of the hunting blind is visible from the interior and the interior of the hunting blind is not visible from an exterior of the hunting blind. A hunting blind is also provided that includes a frame including frame members and panels of the mesh material attached to the frame members.

A platform assembly for a vehicle includes a platform, a first frame section mounted to the platform and a second frame section rotatably mounted to the platform. The first frame section is pivotably mountable to an elevated structure in the vehicle such as a roll bar. When installed in a vehicle, the platform assembly is easily stowed for storage by rotating the first frame section to a generally horizontal position, which causes the platform to extend downward into the vehicle's cargo area. The platform assembly is easily movable to an extended position for use by rotating the first frame section and the platform together until the platform is elevated and horizontal. The second frame section can then be rotated until it contacts the vehicle to further support the platform.

A platform assembly for a vehicle includes a platform, a first frame section mounted to the platform and a second frame section rotatably mounted to the platform. The first frame section is pivotably mountable to an elevated structure in the vehicle such as a roll bar. When installed in a vehicle, the platform assembly is easily stowed for storage by rotating the first frame section to a generally horizontal position, which causes the platform to extend downward into the vehicle's cargo area. The platform assembly is easily movable to an extended position for use by rotating the first frame section and the platform together until the platform is elevated and horizontal. The second frame section can then be rotated until it contacts the vehicle to further support the platform.

An apparatus, method, and system of supporting a person such as a hunter or photographer in a seated position includes a cantilever arm extending from a supporting structure and a seat that is eccentrically mounted to the cantilevered arm. The cantilevered arm and eccentric seat can be attached to a supporting structure to allow the cantilever arm to pivot at its end opposite its seat over a range. Optionally the seat and cantilevered arm can be cinched along a tree or other vertical structures, placed on ground supported structure, or on other elevating structures.

An apparatus, method, and system of supporting a person such as a hunter or photographer in a seated position includes a cantilever arm extending from a supporting structure and a seat that is eccentrically mounted to the cantilevered arm. The cantilevered arm and eccentric seat can be attached to a supporting structure to allow the cantilever arm to pivot at its end opposite its seat over a range. Optionally the seat and cantilevered arm can be cinched along a tree or other vertical structures, placed on ground supported structure, or on other elevating structures.

A portable structure or hunting blind includes a floor railing or frame system for supporting side walls and a roof. The side walls and roof are formed of polyurethane foam. The side walls and roof can be manufactured by applying uncured polyurethane foam over a sheeting material, which is supported by a removable set of forms. The polyurethane foam is then allowed to cure, and once cured the forms are removed. A door and windows and floor decking can then be installed to finish out the hunting blind. The exterior of the polyurethane foam walls and roof can be coated with an elastomer coating for UV protection.