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

<p>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.</p><p><strong>What we cover in this episode:</strong></p><p>·         What&#39;s new on the XLV: bigger windows, pre-assembled panels, and a redesigned insulated door with full overlap.</p><p>·         The patent-pending 7-bolt assembly system and how it locks together in about 20 minutes.</p><p>·         How scent-tight the blind really is, including where the sweet spot for deer downwind seems to land.</p><p>·         Maverick&#39;s new adjustable platform — 5 to 10 feet in six-inch increments, including leveling on a hillside.</p><p>·         Hunting with a newborn and young kids, plus a shotgun-to-rifle debate on deer herd quality.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe to the podcast and follow along on YouTube for the full walkthrough video, and head to <a href="https://drawnwest.com/giveaway" target="_blank">drawnwest.com/giveaway</a> to enter the Mathews Arc giveaway with this episode&#39;s code word.</p><p> </p><p>Save 10% on the new XLV blind with code DRAWNWEST!</p><p><a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a></p><p>Stay Ahead of Hunting Season with the Drawn West Newsletter.<br>Get practical emails on deadlines, draw strategy, new episodes, and giveaway updates.<br>Join Here: <a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/newsletter</a></p><p>Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latest article!<br></p><p> </p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a></p><p>Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!<br><strong>Sponsors and Discounts:</strong><br>GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST<br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save 10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST