LensCoat Camouflage Camera Lens Tripod Cover Blind Lenshide Lightweight, Realtree Max5 (lclh2m5)

I will use it as a camouflage in middle east desert. I hope it will be suitable for the summer weather

Firstly, the pros. This is indeed very light. A towel wrapped around your head would be heavier. It's made of light fabric - kind of like the material used for lightweight curtains (the lacy kind). The mesh over the eyes provides excellent camouflage without restricting vision in any way. I found it easy to look around me and scan the landscape, with with the netting right in front of my eyes. Although I didn't try it, this seems to be washable on a light cycle. So it's easy enough to keep it clean. Plus its bag, which turns into an inside pocket, is spacious enough to also hold some snacks, for all those hours spent sitting in the hide. :) Now the bad - this really isn't suitable for cold, windy or wet conditions. Mud sticks to this. A strong gust of wind passes right through. It would've been nice if the material were water-resistant, but it isn't. When the weather isn't warm and dry, it can feel like sitting under a bedsheet that's been soaked in water and then wrung out. I can't take away any stars for that because you can't have a lightweight fabric that also keeps the wind out. This is ideal for summer, or for hot and dry places. It rains a lot where I live, so I returned this and got the waterproof version instead. I'm very happy with my decision.

It’s ok, but hard to see through the mesh.

I tested this blind in my backyard at my bird feeders since it would be a good test since I know how the birds react to me. As you can see I was ale to get quite close. This is the lightweight version due to the hot summers in Virginia. With the blind packed up it is easy to strap onto a backpack. The blind does let some air to flow through but it is still quite hot in the summer so watch your exposure time. I have used it both standing and sitting. Easy to use Easy to set up Easy to pack up I didn’t give it 5 stars because it does not work well with smaller camera lenses, it will work just with ore effort.

Fantastic product,