The Annual Hub Blind Headache
It’s the end of the hunting season, the hunt is over, and now it’s time for the dreaded chore: taking down the blind. If you own a five-hub style blind (four walls and a roof), you know the instruction manual often makes the process seem like a puzzle from another dimension. You’re left wrestling with fabric, almost getting smacked in the face, and questioning whether you’ll ever get it back into that tiny bag.
I’m here to tell you to toss those confusing directions! There’s a simple, inside-out method that makes folding your hub blind quick and painless.
The “Inside-Out” Method: A Simple 3-Step Process
Forget popping the whole thing from the outside or trying to follow the sequence of instructions. The trick is to do the initial folds from inside the blind and group the hubs efficiently.
Step 1: Secure the Roof and Start the Grouping
The most important move is getting inside the blind.
- First, pull the roof hub down. This collapses the overhead tension.
- Next, start gathering the walls in front of you. Pull in one side, then the front panel, and then the other side wall.
- Crucially: Leave the rear wall untouched for now. You should have the roof and three walls (front and both sides) gathered together in front of your chest.
Step 2: The Rear Pop and Flip
This is the key step that gets the whole thing to fold flat:
- While holding the main bundle of three walls and the roof, reach behind you and pop in the final (fourth) wall hub.
- Once that rear hub is popped, the entire blind is ready to collapse. Simply flip the entire folded bundle over your head and toward the ground.
The hub frame will naturally fold itself into a flat, circular shape, ready to be placed back into the carrying bag!
Why This Method Works Better
- Less Wrestling: By grouping the roof and three sides first, you create a stable bundle, making the final “pop” a controlled action rather than a fight against all five hubs simultaneously.
- Faster Breakdown: This entire process can take less than a minute, saving you time and frustration after a long day of hunting.
- Protects Your Gear: Forcing a blind to fold can damage the hubs. This method works with the blind’s structure for a smooth, natural collapse.
Watch the Method in Action!
A few paragraphs can’t replace seeing this in practice. Check out the video below to demonstrate the exact steps and see how easy it truly is!