This whole set-up for a classical pigeon situation will allow you to mount the gun comfortably and pick the bird up correctly and make a successful shot. He's also the team's man-at-arms when it comes to camera bags, filters, memory cards, and all manner of camera accessories –his lab is a bit like the Batcave of photography! Even the folding up and putting away worked how the instructions say it should which is a first for me.

Even the fanciest hide won’t instantly inspire animals to strike the perfect pose, so pack plenty of provisions. With a net hide in the field I will use five to eight poles and try to make the hide octagonal rather than too square. Setting the front of the hide four inches below the top of your shoulder should allow for comfortable movement.

Equally, anyone who is a dab hand at taking on teal shouldn’t feel too out of their depth on a driven grouse moor.

You’ll need additional camouflage to keep your camera and any support like a tripod under wraps, and you’re open to the elements. With handy zip down sides for a view from all sides of the TP, you will be able to clearly shoot from any side and any direction.

Interestingly, your movements will actually speed up because it requires more power and energy to raise yourself from a lower position to a shooting one. If everything is set up correctly – hide, seat, angles and space – and you are confident that your chosen position is as safe as possible, then you focus on the bird. Many shooters cause themselves problems when shooting from a
hide purely because the hide set-up
is wrong. It is also unsafe to shoot in this rushed manner as minimal thought has been given to the approaching bird, the shot and the situation.

The hide can be fully deployed in literally seconds and the arm chair is so comfortable you can happily sit for hours. Whether he's in the lab testing the sharpness of new lenses, the resolution of the latest image sensors, the zoom range of monster bridge cameras or even the latest camera phones, Ben is our go-to guy for technical insight. By using multiple nets you can create visibility spots through the net, which means you can sit in your hide watching comfortably and not constantly having to bob your head up over the hide, which is guaranteed to put off approaching birds. Again, height is important and by not going too heavy on foliage you will still have the visibility you require to see approaching traffic, which will
allow you to shoot to the best of
your ability.With a streamlined, mobile design, the A-Frame blind offers the next best thing to total invisibility in marshes, fence lines, waterways and open fields. It’s also a pity that a ground-level window costs extra, but we like the five realistic camouflage options, with those suited to wetter climates being rain-resistant. Comes complete with 10 pegs, a guy line, and the carrying bag has adjustable, rucksack style carrying straps. Granted, this isn’t the most sophisticated form of cover, but then wildlife isn’t too snobbish about style. It's tough too, so your lens should be reasonably protected against knocks and bumps from the outside world.

With the added bonus of being able to move the entire TP in seconds there is no limits on where this versatile item can take you.Initially I thought I may struggle to collapse it but after watching the video did it first time so all in all very pleased with the product. EASY TO ERECT – simple instructions that are easy to follow, carry bag included for easy storage and transportation. I see so many shooters with the wrong seat – and, especially, the wrong height of seat, which is absolutely crucial. and stowing in a bulky 70cm round pouch, but at least the pouch sports some rudimentary backpack straps to help lighten the load.