Camo "Backdrops" for $10 on Woot today

08/18/2009 01:12:01 AM · #1

Well, it's actually a Build-a-fort kit, but the first thing that struck me was these large camouflage sheets would make great backdrops.

The second thing that struck me was this takes all the fun away from stringing your bedsheets all over the room to make a tent.

mpeters

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

08/18/2009 02:23:45 AM · #2

Just tore down this evening's fort-- it was a brown king size bed sheet strung over rope tied between doorknobs. :) Oh, the fun to be had with kids...

OK, i just bought it! Darn you yo_spiff. :)

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08/18/2009 09:12:27 AM · #3

Originally posted by mpeters:

OK, i just bought it! Darn you yo_spiff. :)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

08/18/2009 09:18:30 AM · #4

i saw that this morning too. i was really hoping for a wootoff because i'm stuck in training with not much to do.

anyway, do you think these things would work well as like a deer blind for hiding while taking photos of wildlife?

the glow wands make it really tempting ;)

MattO

Nikon D4

08/18/2009 09:26:23 AM · #5

OK I ordered one, but not for a backdrop, I ordered it for it's intended purpose, my son loves setting them up(well I do it for him) and playing in them. thanks for the link.

Matt

08/18/2009 09:27:44 AM · #6

Originally posted by Steef:

anyway, do you think these things would work well as like a deer blind for hiding while taking photos of wildlife?

Probably, but hey, you are only talking about $15 with the shipping for 2 kits. It'll be good for something.

08/18/2009 09:29:16 AM · #7

Hey! Good deal. I just ordered one also. Thanks Steve!

I'm using mine as a camo screen for nature shooting. I've been looking at ground hunting blinds for awhile now and didn't want to pay the $$$ for one. This will work and is MUCH cheaper! :-)

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

08/18/2009 09:29:55 AM · #8

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by Steef:
anyway, do you think these things would work well as like a deer blind for hiding while taking photos of wildlife?

Probably, but hey, you are only talking about $15 with the shipping for 2 kits. It'll be good for something.

yep my thoughts exactly. i bought 2. i'm getting excited about the PB&J shirt i ordered last week too.

cynthiann

Nikon D810

08/18/2009 11:52:21 AM · #9

SOLD OUT! :(

08/18/2009 11:56:37 AM · #10

If you guys are looking for something cheaper to simulate a ground blind, you can check at a sporting goods store (ex. Dick's Sporting Goods). In the hunting section they have a camo burlap throw type thing, and i've picked up a camo mesh net as well. They have them in updated camo patterns.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

08/18/2009 12:03:01 PM · #11

Originally posted by scottieham:

In the hunting section they have a camo burlap throw type thing, and i've picked up a camo mesh net as well. They have them in updated camo patterns.

The camo mesh may be handy for me if I can't fine it elsewhere. Our local Flickr meetup group has been invited to be "war correspondents" in a WWII reenactment later this year. (Last year we were just normal spectators) My silver Rebel needs to be toned down a bit.

pedrobop

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

08/18/2009 12:13:37 PM · #12

hahaha..hey

Yo_Spiff, you should ask some comission to the "BE AMAZING" for the advertisement in this thread! Everyone is buying one!

08/18/2009 12:22:22 PM · #13

Originally posted by scottieham:

i figured you might chime in with some info about how to hide from animals ;)

08/18/2009 12:41:22 PM · #14

to steef..LOL well that is what I do ;-)

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08/18/2009 12:45:16 PM · #15

To yo_spiff.. They also have a camp tape that you can put on. It comes off pretty easy too. That might be better on the camera

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08/18/2009 02:11:48 PM · #16

Originally posted by scottieham:

To yo_spiff.. They also have a camp tape that you can put on. It comes off pretty easy too. That might be better on the camera

Yea, but camo netting sound like more fun!

08/18/2009 02:18:05 PM · #17

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by scottieham:
To yo_spiff.. They also have a camp tape that you can put on. It comes off pretty easy too. That might be better on the camera

Yea, but camo netting sound like more fun!

Oh trust me.. it is fun!

08/26/2009 08:32:26 AM · #18

Hmmm...First time buying anything from Woot and they seem kinda slow. ??? Order was placed on the 18th (rec'd confirmation email same day, which was good), and just rec'd the shipping notice that the order was shipped today (the 26th). It takes 8 days to go from order to ship?

08/26/2009 08:37:23 AM · #19

Originally posted by glad2badad:

yep. that's just the way it is. there's a reason the picture has a snail with a package on its back :P

08/26/2009 08:42:49 AM · #20

Originally posted by glad2badad:

I received mine two days ago. Of course, I live across town from Woot, so once it is shipped, I get it quickly. It does tend to vary. Like any business, their warehouse no doubt has surges of busy periods.

08/26/2009 08:44:54 AM · #21

Originally posted by Steef:

Originally posted by glad2badad:
Hmmm...First time buying anything from Woot and they seem kinda slow. ??? Order was placed on the 18th (rec'd confirmation email same day, which was good), and just rec'd the shipping notice that the order was shipped today (the 26th). It takes 8 days to go from order to ship?

yep. that's just the way it is. there's a reason the picture has a snail with a package on its back :P

I think I haven't had enough coffee yet this morning...your comment went way over my head. What picture? I just went to woot.com to see if I missed a woot logo or something.

Ok...off to get a cup of caffeine. :-)

08/26/2009 08:48:00 AM · #22

Interesting URL on sellout.woot that I never noticed before...

https://sslwww.woot.com

08/26/2009 08:48:53 AM · #23

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Originally posted by glad2badad:
Hmmm...First time buying anything from Woot and they seem kinda slow. ??? Order was placed on the 18th (rec'd confirmation email same day, which was good), and just rec'd the shipping notice that the order was shipped today (the 26th). It takes 8 days to go from order to ship?

I received mine two days ago. Of course, I live across town from Woot, so once it is shipped, I get it quickly. It does tend to vary. Like any business, their warehouse no doubt has surges of busy periods.

That's cool. Glad yours came in! Had a chance to "play" with it yet? :-)

Regarding business - I guess I've gotten spoiled by business models like B&H and Amazon. :-P

08/26/2009 08:50:08 AM · #24

Originally posted by glad2badad:

your comment went way over my head. What picture? I just went to woot.com to see if I missed a woot logo or something.

Originally posted by glad2badad:

Had a chance to "play" with it yet? :-)

No, still sitting on my desk. Need a suitable subject for a camo backdrop. Hmmmm. Challenge suggestion! "Camo"

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