Buteo Photo Gear Buteo Mark III green

The Buteo Mark III is the latest version of our one-person camouflage tent. We've taken a close look at the potential improvements and listened carefully to feedback from many users and ambassadors of these soaking animal and bird hides. Thanks to some clever applications, the Buteo Mark III is much more resistant to precipitation, keeps you perfectly dry in "bad" weather and offers better photo and viewing windows.

The tent on the outside
More intelligent applications make the tent much more resistant to moisture from precipitation:
There is an additional front canopy that prevents precipitation from entering through the insect net and also protects your Lens better from precipitation.
In addition to protection from precipitation, this canopy also acts as a sunshade, the photo window with your Lens is shaded more and is therefore less noticeable.
This canopy can be folded up when it is not in use or not needed. If you pitch the tent for a longer period of time, this is also useful because your tent will be less noticeable and also less sensitive to wind.
Improved roof construction that prevents water residue on the roof.
8 pegs: Longer and stronger than previous versions. 18 cm long, black aluminum, triangular shape.
The use of (thicker) cords on all runners of the zippers and the absence of Velcro fasteners prevents annoying noises.
All windows can be closed with a zipper, there are no more windows where water can easily get in.

The tent on the inside
All windows and insect nets can also be operated from the inside.
Ropes and pockets (storage pockets and pockets for the roof poles) inside the hide are kept in lighter colors so that they are clearly visible in the dark.
Small fiberglass poles on the inside of the roof that keep it round and allow water to run off.
Label with instructions.

Photo and viewing windows
All photo windows are much wider at 40x36 cm. (wxh) much wider than before. The photo windows are also viewing windows (upper partial window), and therefore also much wider than on the Buteo Mark II. So there are no longer separate, small viewing windows as in the previous version. By means of a zipper that can be operated from 2 sides, you can make the viewing window larger or smaller according to your wishes.
All windows are fully lockable with high-quality zippers so that they can be closed watertight. (can be operated from the inside as well as the outside).
No Velcro has been used, so there is no more annoying noise.
The insect screens in the windows consist of 2 parts that overlap in the middle and are fitted with an elastic band so that they enclose your Lens securely.
These insect nets are attached to the tent fabric with a zipper, so you can open the tent completely if you wish, or if you want to use a snoot as an alternative photo window.
The insect nets are alternately vertical or horizontal: the advantage of vertical is that there is more room to maneuver in height, so you can vary the height of your Lens, which is also useful for taller or shorter people. The insect nets on the front are vertical.The advantage of the horizontal is that it is slightly easier to pan left and right, especially for filmmakers. The insect nets on the left and right sides are horizontal.
Photo windows in 3 alternating heights spread over 3 sides.
In rainy weather, it is even possible to close the outer fabric of the photo windows on the front and zipper them up in the middle around the Lens, so that the tent is sealed but you can still take photos.
However, the sides that you do not use for photography can be used as viewing windows by partially opening the zipper, again large or small depending on your preference.

Carrying bag
The carrying strap of the carrying bag/folding bag is longer (but adjustable) and makes it easier to carry.
Separate compartment on the top of the carrying bag for accessories such as pegs, guy ropes, etc.

Take photos from the camouflage tent
The spacious entrance has a high-quality zipper, stays nicely to one side when opened and is also equipped with an insect net in the same camouflage print. This means that the tent is still perfectly camouflaged when the door is (slightly) open. The inside of the tent is very dark due to the black coating on the inside. However, the cords on the zippers, the edges of the storage space and the "tunnels" for the fiberglass poles in the roof are highlighted in color so that they are easy to see even in the dark.
The photo and viewing windows are placed at 3 different levels: 2 on the front (eye level and low level), on the left and right they are at a slightly lower level than on the front. The photo windows are equipped with an insect protection net consisting of 2 parts that overlap in the middle and are fitted with an elastic band so that they securely enclose your Lens. In case of rain, you can also close the outer net and put the Lens through a zipper opening. This means you can continue to take photos, but are also optimally protected from the wind and weather.
All insect screens in these windows can be partially or fully opened. This allows the size of the viewing window to be adjusted as required. These viewing windows are wide so that you have a perfect view outside. You will find the same options on the left and right-hand side to ensure a good view there too. There is a smaller viewing window in the door at the back, which can be closed to make it watertight.
The stash compartment offers enough space for your seat, tripod with camera/lens and a photo backpack or bag. There is a storage compartment at the front where you can stow small items.

Plus and minus points
+ Several improvements compared to the Buteo Mark II, see below in the description.
+ Space for yourself, chair, photo equipment and backpack.
+ Keep yourself and your equipment perfectly dry.
+ No noise from the tent, invisible in the tent.
+ Hydrostatic water column of 2,500 mm for waterproofness.
+ Camouflages you and your equipment perfectly with 4 different camouflage patterns.
+ Perfect new window and snoot / lens cover system.

Delivery:
1x Buteo Photo Gear Camouflage Tent Buteo Mark III Green
1x Carrying bag
1x Small fiberglass poles for the roof construction
1x Storage bag with 8 pegs, 18 cm long, black aluminum and guy ropes.