I am bad at making decisions. There are pros and cons to both kinds of hides that I am considering. I need to order one this week though to have it for early spring. I have to buy a dry suit too, and those are pretty expensive.
Option 1: The pontoon style hide. This one has inflatable pontoons. The benefit is high floating height, even in super shallow water, but it is...inflatable. The longevity may not be there. Plus, you have to pump it up every time. The pluses include it is super lightweight and portable. I could actually check this in baggage. Another plus? It is reasonably priced. https://mrjangear.com/shop/floating-hide-3-combo/
Option 2: A solid deck hide. This one is bulkier and heavier, but not prone to punctures. It folds up and transports easily. Downsides? It is heavy and not as easy to travel. I live near a huge water fowl refuge though, so I most likely would be throwing it in my car. This one is about twice the cost of the previous option. https://www.floating-hide.com/
Birders, what would you choose?
