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An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable and modular system of concealment and shelter. An operator can configure a number of concealment blinds or shelters using brackets, supports, segmented shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more complex modules. The segmented shaf

An easy to use, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable and modular system of concealment and shelter. An operator can configure a number of concealment blinds or shelters using brackets, supports, segmented shafts, covers, curtains, and skirts, and more complex modules. The segmented shafts have both the ability to make an attachment to retain a particular configuration while being able to break down the shafts for transportation or storage. The brackets and supports can be used to secure a configuration to a tree, the ground, or a hand held device. More advanced modules include cover caps including domes, cylindrical arches, and pyramids. A configuration can include a removable floor. Guyline modules allow for sliding panels to be positioned over openings in a configuration. The system can be configured for placement on a hillside or over rough terrain and obstacles. Multiple modules can be carried by separate members of a group and combined together to form a more complex structure to meet the needs of the group.

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1. An apparatus for concealment and shelter, comprising: a first bracket having a unitary construction and at least three legs extending therefrom, including a first leg having a threaded end, a second leg extending from the first leg at a first angle that is perpendicular to obtuse with respect to

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An apparatus for concealment and shelter, comprising: a first bracket having a unitary construction and at least three legs extending therefrom, including a first leg having a threaded end, a second leg extending from the first leg at a first angle that is perpendicular to obtuse with respect to the first leg, and a third leg extending from the first leg at a second angle that is perpendicular to acute with respect to the first leg;wherein the first leg is threadedly attached to a tree using one of the other legs to apply a rotational force such that the first bracket is pivotable about the attachment;a shaft of a predetermined length removably connected to one of the second or third legs of the first bracket; anda sheet of material having grommets at predetermined locations to receive the shaft therethrough to support the sheet of material;wherein the connected shaft and sheet of material are held in an angular position by friction between the threaded end of the first leg and the tree, wherein the angular position may be varied by applying a rotational force to the first leg. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of said sheets is attached to the shaft, wherein the shaft supports the plurality of sheets forming a hanging curtain having slits between said plurality of sheets,wherein the second leg and shaft of said first bracket supporting said hanging curtain is positioned at a plurality of angles at different times, and, wherein an operator is concealed by the hanging curtain and the tree. 3. An apparatus for concealment and shelter, comprising: a first bracket and a second bracket, each bracket having a unitary construction and at least three legs extending therefrom, including a first leg having a threaded end, a second leg extending from the first leg at a first angle that is perpendicular to obtuse with respect to the first leg, and a third leg extending from the first leg at a second angle that is perpendicular to acute with respect to the first leg;wherein the first legs of the first bracket and the second bracket are threadedly attached to a tree in separated locations using respective second legs to apply a rotational force such that the each bracket is pivotable about its attachment;a first shaft of a predetermined length removably connected to one of the second or third legs of the first bracket;a first sheet of material having grommets at predetermined locations to receive the first shaft therethrough to support the sheet of material;a second shaft of a predetermined length removably connected to one of the second or third legs of the second bracket; anda second sheet of material having grommets at predetermined locations to receive the second shaft therethrough to support the sheet of material;wherein the connected first shaft and first sheet of material are held in an angular position by friction between the threaded end of the first leg of the first bracket and the tree, wherein the angular position may be varied by applying a rotational force to the first leg of the first bracket. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the connected second shaft and second sheet of material are held in an angular position by friction between the threaded end of the second leg of the first bracket and the tree, wherein the angular position may be varied by applying a rotational force to the first leg of the second bracket. 5. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein at least one of said shafts is comprised of a plurality of shaft segments, each shaft segment having a receiving end and an inserting end, whereby the inserting end of any of the shaft segments can be removably connected to the receiving end of any other of the shaft segments. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein at least one receiving end of said shaft segments comprises an inwardly protruding, substantially hemispherical dimple adapted to engage a feature of at least one of the inserting ends of another shaft segment when the inserting end is coupled with the receiving end. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the feature comprises threads, wherein the threaded inserting end is threadedly connected into the receiving end comprising the dimple to make the attachment. 8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the feature comprises a locking slot, wherein the slotted inserting end is inserted into the receiving end comprising the dimple and twisted so that the dimple follows the locking slot path to make the attachment. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the slotted inserting end further comprises a slot mark that is visible when the slotted inserting end is fully inserted into the receiving end so that the position of the locking slot is accessed. 10. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein each of said shafts comprises a plurality of shaft segments, wherein each shaft segment may be removably coupled to another shaft segment or to a bracket by a segment connector, wherein the segment connector may be partially removed to breakdown the connection while maintaining a configuration and completely removed to detach the configuration. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein: a) the shaft segment comprises a hollow shaft,b) at least one end comprises a hollow connector which fits over and receives said hollow shaft, andc) the segment connector comprises: i) an elastic cord passing through the hollow shaft between the ends of the shaft segment,ii) a cord retainer held near the center of the hollow connector,iii) a cord attachment whereby one end of the elastic cord is permanently attached to the cord retainer, wherein the shaft segments are broken down by pulling the hollow shaft and the hollow connector apart and bending the hollow shaft and the hollow connector at an angle so that the hollow shaft is no longer inside the hollow connector but is only held together by the cord. 12. The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising a cap module, said cap module comprising: h) a cover sheet of material with a predetermined shape, forming a cover, andi) at least two of said shafts, connected to the cover, forming cover shafts, wherein the cover shafts form a frame for said cover, and wherein said cap module is connected above an operator. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein: j) the cover shafts are configured as crossed arches, andk) the cover sheet is formed from four cover panels such that it has a rectangular dome shape, wherein the cap module forms a rectangular dome, forming a domed cover cap. 14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein: l) the cover shafts are configured with at least one angled connector in the middle forming a pyramid frame,m) the cover sheet is formed from four cover panels such that it has a pyramid shape wherein the cap module forms a pyramid cap. 15. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein: n) the cover shafts are configured as parallel arches, ando) the cover sheet is rectangular in shape, and wherein the cap module forms a cylindrical arched roof, forming a cylindrical cap. 16. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cap module may be attached to a vehicle, such as an ATV, SUV, truck, trailer, or bicycle, wherein the system is moved over a distance greater than about five miles, while the operator remains inside the cap module. 17. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cap module may be attached to a vessel, such as a boat, wherein the system is moved over a wet area while the operator remains inside the cap module. 18. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cap module may be supported off the ground by at least three of said brackets, wherein the brackets are connected directly or indirectly to the ends of the cover shafts, whereby a configuration including the cap module is secured to the ground. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, further comprising a plurality of bracket extension shafts, wherein at least one of the brackets is connected to one end of a one of the extension shafts and the other end of the extension shaft is connected to one end of one of the cover shafts, whereby the operator has more room beneath the cap module. 20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein at least one of the extension shafts is a segmented shaft comprising a plurality of shafts segments, each shaft segment having a receiving end and an inserting end whereby the inserting end of any of the shaft segments can be removably connected to the receiving end of any other of the shaft segments, wherein the operator adjusts the length of the extension shafts by adding or removing shaft segments, wherein the cap module is supported in a substantially horizontal position relative to the general surface of the earth while the configuration is located on a steep hillside, on rough, irregular terrain, or amid large obstacles. 21. The apparatus of claim 19, further comprising a removable floor module comprising one of said sheets of material, wherein the corners of the floor have grommets through which an inserting end of the shaft segments of the extension shafts can pass through and then attachment to the respective receiving end of adjacent shaft segment, wherein the sides of the floor are raised a substantial distance off the ground, and wherein the relatively high sides keep material, such as water, dirt, insects, and debris, out of the configuration, whereby the floor is removed for cleaning, and whereby the floor is removed for separate storage or transport. 22. The apparatus of claim 19, further comprising a removable skirt comprising one of said sheets of material, wherein the skirt is attached to the configuration and is held up with one of: grommets through which an inserting end of the extension shafts pass through, orbuckles that attach to a strap attached to the configuration, wherein said skirt forms walls on at least two sides of the configuration. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein a portion of the skirt further comprises a skirt door with a skirt door attachment for removably attaching the skirt door to one of the extension shafts or cover shafts, wherein the skirt door attachment is briefly detached to open the door to enter or exit the configuration and then the skirt door attachment is reattached without having to detach any other connection within the configuration. 24. The apparatus of claim 18, further comprising a guyline module and at least one sliding panel, the guyline module comprising: at least one guyline, anda means for holding each end of each guyline to one of the shafts or brackets in the corners of the configuration, wherein the guyline supports said sliding panel, and wherein said sliding panel slides along the direction of the guyline. 25. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the direction of the guyline is substantially horizontal and wherein said sliding panel slides horizontally over an opening in the configuration. 26. The apparatus of claim 25, comprising plurality of horizontally sliding panels, wherein a gap between any two of said horizontally sliding panels forms a vertical slit, wherein the sliding panels slides to form the vertical slit whereby the operator sees and shoots through the vertical slit while maintaining concealment elsewhere in the opening. 27. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the direction of the guyline is substantially vertical and wherein said sliding panel slides vertically over an opening in the configuration. 28. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the sliding panel is one of a blackout panel or a shoot-through panel. 29. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said cover further comprises at least one overhead window, and wherein each overhead window has a means of window attachment wherein the window is at least partially opened, whereby the operator sees out of the overhead window, and whereby the operator extends a portion of the operator's body through the overhead window. 30. A modular apparatus for concealment comprising multiple units of the system of claim 12, said multiple units connected together, wherein at least one unit comprises at least one curtain wall module having a second configuration, the second configuration comprising: one leg of each of the first and second brackets is removably inserted into supporting surface, using another leg of each of the brackets to apply a mechanical force, wherein the first and second brackets are separated by a predetermined distance,a first and second of said shafts are each attached to a remaining leg of each of the first and second brackets, anda first of said sheets is attached between the first and second shafts forming a first wall curtain,wherein another unit comprises a cap module supported by at least two curtain wall modules having a third configuration, wherein the third configuration comprises the second configuration and further comprises: p) a third bracket of said brackets, andq) a third shaft,wherein: i) one leg of the third brackets is removably inserted into the supporting surface-using another leg of the third bracket to apply a mechanical force, wherein the third bracket is separated by a second predetermined distance from one of the other brackets,ii) the third shaft is connected to a remaining leg of the third bracket,iii) a second sheet of said sheets is removably attached between the third shaft and one of the other shafts forming a second wall curtain,wherein the connected multiple units provide a larger configuration. 31. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein at least one of the sheets further comprises a lower window, wherein the operator is provided a line of sight down the steep hillside. 32. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein: the cover shafts are configured as parallel angled shafts, andthe cover sheet is rectangular in shape, wherein the cap module forms a triangular prism, forming an A-frame configuration. 33. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein a third configuration includes the second configuration and further comprises: a third bracket of said brackets, anda third shaft, wherein: one leg of the third bracket is removeably inserted into the supporting surface using another leg of the third bracket to apply a mechanical force, wherein the third bracket is separated by a second predetermined distance from one of the other brackets,the third shaft is connected to a remaining leg of the third bracket,a second sheet of said sheets is removably attached between the third shaft and one of the other shafts forming a second wall curtain, wherein the operator is concealed by the wall curtains.