If you thought that deer blinds are only good for concealing a hunter, you thought wrong. There are, actually, many other reasons to use deer blinds.

For one, a deer blind can keep you dry and comfortable in rainy weather.

For two, a deer blind will keep you warmer in cold weather. You can even set up a portable heater in there with you.

And for another thing, many deer blinds are big enough to conceal you and a few of your buddies. Yes, hunting is generally an individual's sport, but it can be nice to be able to hunt with someone beside you every once in a while!

So, what kind of deer blind is best for you? First, read through this quick synopsis of multiple types of deer blinds:

Ladder deer blinds - a ladder stand allows you to hunt safely from higher up. Of course, it is still wise to wear a harness and to use other safety gear while up on the platform of a ladder stand. Any time you place yourself in a place in which you have a potential to fall, you are placing yourself in danger, especially when you have a gun. A problem with ladder deer blinds, though, is that they can be pretty heavy, so you cannot hike far with them.

Climber blinds - these deer blinds are much more portable than ladder deer blinds. You can use a climber deer blind high up in a tree or at its midsection, or anywhere you wish. And, in fact, if you put it up and then decide that you want to move, it is no problem. Just take it down and move to somewhere else.

Tent blinds - many hunters find tent blinds to be very convenient. They are easy to set up and keep hunters out of the weather.

Camo netting - this is most likely the easiest sort of blind to set up, as well as one of the lightest. With camo netting, you can almost instantly set up your own tent blind, anywhere you like. Be aware, though, that camo netting is not weather proof!

Box blind - this type of deer blind is one that you will likely set up and leave set up in a certain area. It is not very portable. A box blind is a great little "home" while you are out hunting that will protect you from the weather and from the cold. These kinds of deer blinds can be expensive, though.

There are many types of deer blinds out there, by many different manufacturers, in multiple sizes. Be sure to shop around and think about what sort of hunting you do (and when and where you do it), before deciding on which deer blind suits you best.