Wildlife Watching Supplies

H1 Chair Hide

£148/$186 www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk

it’s all very well having a hide, but since wildlife will rarely be rushed, it’s also nice to have something on which to park your posterior. This hide is based around a folding chair with an integrated sun shade that doubles as a roof sturdy enough to support a camouflage cover.

Entry is easy by peeling one side of the cover forward, and inside there’s plenty of space in front of you for a tripod. A well-positioned slit in the front lets even the largest diameter lens poke through, and above this is a big netted window.

Stealth is high, thanks to the cover hanging more naturally than a taught tent, and the narrow footprint enables you to nestle into the undergrowth.

The chair hide is a fantastic balance of comfort and camouflage; just don’t park too far away. A near-6kg all-in weight, plus the chair’s 90cm packed length, makes this the least portable option here.

PhotoPlus VERDICT

Pros: Comfy yet compact; easy to set up; good camouflage; roomy Cons: Very heavy and bulky to cart around, but at least you get a chair We say: Almost the perfect hide, if you don’t need to go too far on foot