Best Deer Blind Yet? Maverick's New XLV Blind Reviewed Live from the Blind

Shopping for a new box blind and wondering if the upgrades are worth it? I sat down with Kile from Maverick Hunting Blinds inside their brand-new XLV to get an unfiltered first look at what changed this year — nearly double-sized windows, fully pre-assembled panels, and a patent-pending 7-bolt system that builds the whole blind in about 20 minutes.What we cover in this episode:·         What's new on the XLV: bigger windows, pre-assembled panels, and a redesigned insulated door with full overlap.·         The patent-pending 7-bolt assembly system and how it locks together in about 20 minutes.·         How scent-tight the blind really is, including where the sweet spot for deer downwind seems to land.·         Maverick's new adjustable platform — 5 to 10 feet in six-inch increments, including leveling on a hillside.·         Hunting with a newborn and young kids, plus a shotgun-to-rifle debate on deer herd quality. Subscribe to the podcast and follow along on YouTube for the full walkthrough video, and head to drawnwest.com/giveaway to enter the Mathews Arc giveaway with this episode's code word. Save 10% on the new XLV blind with code DRAWNWEST!https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwestStay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter. Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates. Join Here: https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletterLooking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article!  FREE Gear Checklist:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwestHave Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com! Sponsors and Discounts: GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u Save 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest Save 20% On Reveal Cell Cams & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST20 https://www.tactacam.com/ Best Prices on Trauma Kits & First Aid at Jase.com https://rstr.co/jasemedical/getdrawnwest  00:00:00 Rolling for the first in-person episode & meeting Kyle00:01:19 First podcast ever recorded inside a hunting blind00:02:06 First impressions of the XLV: bigger windows, better visibility00:03:40 Scent containment test: guests have no idea we're in here00:04:20 Pre-assembled panels and the new insulated door00:05:24 The patent-pending 7-bolt assembly system explained00:07:09 Just how airtight is this blind? Scent control breakdown00:10:13 Hunting with kids and a newborn this season00:14:17 XLV dimensions vs. the all-new XLTM blind00:15:29 New adjustable platform system: 5 to 10 feet00:20:06 Bear hunting plans and a close call while turkey hunting00:26:26 Shotgun vs. rifle: will it improve deer herds?