Well, i recieved my new DB Darkhorse in the mail today. Got it out, watched the intructional DVD, which for what i could watch(kept cutting out), was pretty informative. Then i went out and set it up...Man is that thing spacious....Super dark inside, fabrics nice and tight, tons of viewing...I cant wait to hunt outta this thing, its exactly what i thought it would be.

I have a question though. I see it has multiple tie down points, but does the DB Dark Horse come with its own stakes or is that something you need to buy seperately? The web page doesnt really state either way. I checked in the bag, and in the box, looked all over the blind and didnt find any? Just curious if they came with them or not so i know if i need to contact Primos or purchase a set seperately.

Thanks a bunch...Adam

I bought the Matrix and it didn't come with stakes either so I would guess you need to get your own.

Thanks, i had a feeling....I already ordered some on ebay anyhow...They have allot of 10" Coleman stakes if anyone is interested...Theyre S.S. ...nice stakes.

Well, this is embarrassing but I'm not 100% sure but I don't believe it comes with stakes. I have a DB Dark Horse and I don't have any stakes. Having said that I can also say that I have never needed any stakes but I guess if you hunt in an area where you get some strong wind (i.e. 30 mph+ gusts) then you might need them.

-Eric

Thanks for your thoughts Eric, much appreciated.

While i have you, what bag do you use for your DB blind? For those walk in trips i can see that the stock bag is just not gonna cut it. Cuts into your shoulder big time. Would like to get the Wildthing, but with its price $279.99, that just isnt feasable right now. I saw the Primos Ground Max version for $24.99 and thought about getting it, but have read some mixed reviews on durability....Im thinking about a U.S. Army duffel bag. Theyre large, rugged and have nice shoulder straps.

Also what are those "D" Rings for on each wall panel on the inside of the blind? Not the corner one, but the ones located about 4" above the scent flap and centered on the inside of each wall panel. Any insight you could shed to their purpose/functionality would be greatly appreciated...because at this point, im puzzled about them. Seems theyd be better located at the very bottom if they were for staking the blind down.

Thanks again for your imput, much appreciated....Adam

I can't help with the D rings but for a pack I will use my 4500cu frame pack or some times I take the pack off the frame and just use the frame alone. I got mine at Dick's sporting goods but Bass Pro has them too for about 100 bucks. Or you can pick up just a frame for about 50 bucks at Gander Mountain. Most of the time I just use the frame, it works well.

Primos has a new bag for carrying the blind that is fantastic. I got one this spring and used it quite a bit. My Mom is 70 yrs old and loves to hunt spring turkeys but it is very difficult for her to sit on a cushion next to a tree these days for a number of reasons so we use the blind a lot. This new bag is very comfortable to carry and has a pocket for a chair/stool.

The bag is very inexpensive; check out the website for more details. You won't be disappointed.

-Eric

For the bag I Have a Beard Buster " Blind Hog" that is great! It is kind like the Wild Thing. You can put 2 of the DB tri stools in it and strap them down. I have 3 decoys and b- moble, all my calls , black shirt, stakes and everything else that all fit in side with room to spare! I used it this season and loved it!

Once again, thanks for the great imput fellas. That Beard Buster Blind Hog looks awesome. I see it runs under the Horn Hunters Blind Hog as well...Great looking packs.

I use up to 8 ground stakes with my darkhorse frequently. The "D" rings in the corners, and the ones above the scent flap all get stakes, then I tie the cords on the outside corners to any near by vegetation like trees or brush. I don't want to be chasing down my blind.

For what it is worth, I also use a golf bag cart for long hauls if the ground is not too rough. A few modifications to it can really help with carrying stuff.
Bill