Seats & Stools
Seats and stools for hides, blinds & tours – stay comfortable when things get exciting
In the middle of dusk, everything is quiet – and the first thing you feel are your knees. You know the feeling. That’s exactly where good seats and stools come in: quiet, comfortable, unobtrusive. In this category you’ll find suitable seats for Tragopan hides, perfect for longer sessions, but also simple solutions for a quick outing close to home or a weekend tour somewhere between farm track and forest edge.
Perfect for longer sessions: seats that really go the distance
If you sit in a hide for hours, you’ll quickly notice whether your seat is any good – or not. That’s why you’ll find robust, innovative seats with camouflage here that blend discreetly into the surroundings while still offering enough comfort so you don’t have to change position every ten minutes.
The dedicated seats for Tragopan hides in particular are designed to be quiet, stable and sensibly proportioned in height – neither too high (problem with the hide window) nor too low (problem for your back). The materials are generally weatherproof, easy to clean and built so they don’t give up after just a few seasons. No high-end gimmicks, just well-thought-out outdoor gear that simply works.
Practical stools & foldable solutions for on the go
Sometimes you don’t need a luxury armchair, just something that gets you off the cold ground – folding stools, lightweight three-legged stools, compact folding chairs. Especially for spontaneous sessions, photo trips or watching at the forest edge, such stools are worth their weight in gold: quick to set up, small when packed, unobtrusive in the field.
Many of the stools in this category are deliberately minimalist so they fit in a backpack, camera bag or even on your belt. Still, they’re stable enough not to buckle right away even with winter clothing and gear. And yes, of course we pay attention to quiet materials – nothing is more annoying than a creaking stool just when things are getting interesting.
Simple seat pads from Brandit Wear – when you want it light and uncomplicated
For everyone who says, “It’s enough for me if I’m not sitting directly in the wet,” the simple seat pads from Brandit Wear are a pretty clever solution. Light, flat, quickly stowed – ideal for short sessions, observation breaks or as extra padding on a stool or bench that’s seen better days.
These seat pads are robust enough for damp forest floor, cold stones or the rickety stadium bench at the village fair (yes, they work for that too). And because they take up hardly any space, many people just keep them permanently in their backpack – just in case. Not spectacular, but extremely practical.
Zitterik seat pad with backrest – more comfort in the hide
If you want a bit more comfort without lugging around a large chair, it’s worth taking a look at the Zitterik seat pad with backrest. Basically, it’s a mix between a ground chair and a seat pad – flat enough for low hides, but with a backrest so you’re not constantly hunched forward in a cramped position.
Especially in lying hides or very low blinds, such a seat pad with backrest is a real game changer: you sit stably, have pleasant support for your back and can still change position flexibly without having to rebuild your entire setup each time. And yes, it’s more comfortable than it looks at first glance – especially if you spend several hours in the hide at a stretch.
Sleeping mats for use in lying hides – when sitting alone isn’t enough
For everyone who prefers to observe or photograph half lying, half sitting, sleeping mats for use in lying hides are almost mandatory. They insulate against ground cold, smooth out small bumps and make sure you don’t get up completely frozen after a longer period.
Especially close to the ground – for example in low photo lying hides – a good sleeping mat is more than just “nice to have.” It makes the difference between “it kind of works” and “okay, this way I can really stay for several hours.” Combined with a light seat pad or a compact backrest system, you get a flexible lying-sitting combo that adapts to your style of observation or photography.
Innovative camo seats – stay inconspicuous, sit comfortably
As soon as animals or shy subjects are involved, every detail counts – including the look of your seat. That’s why you’ll find innovative camo seats here whose colors and patterns are matched to typical hides and woodland and field environments. No bright colors, no shiny metal parts that flare up like a lighthouse in the first ray of sunlight.
Many of these models combine camouflage patterns with practical details: quiet fabrics, concealed frames, quickly adjustable straps or backrests that adapt to your sitting position. This way you remain virtually invisible in the shadow of the hide or in the undergrowth – and still don’t have to sacrifice comfort.
Which seating solution suits you?
Whether you sit in a hide for hours, spend just a short time at the forest edge or work in a lying hide almost at ground level – the range of seats, stools, seat pads and sleeping mats is deliberately broad.
Maybe you just need a simple seat pad, maybe a full-fledged camo chair for long sessions, maybe a combination of sleeping mat and ground chair. Just see what fits your style of nature observation, photography or hunting – and your back, which will thank you later. Or not.
Ultimately, this is about something very simple: you should be able to stay outside longer, calmer and more relaxed. The rest – the good moments, the quiet observations, the perfect photo – often follows all by itself.