Backpack Hunter
WKR
Lots of options to choose from. I have done pretty well with a Lone Wolf Assault and 4 sticks. Pretty compact, easy to put up and take down, somewhere around 20lbs I believe.
Esse quam videri
Esse quam videri
This is the terrain type I usually archery stand hunt in . Plenty of trees to choose from . View attachment 74584
Mantis tree saddle. 1lb. One climbing stick. 3 lb. another pound in robe and carabiners.
One stick method to climb and stand on the climbing stick as platform.
The saddle hunting forum goes very in-depth on variations. But this is my light weight go to.
i'll be interested to hear what you guys think after spending sometime using a saddle. i've thought about it and for my hunting i'm not sure i would like it. with these telephone pole trees we have it seems like I would have a much bigger profile hanging out away from the tree. with my hand climber i typically stand during peak hours and keep a low profile against the tree. i'm also usually hunting in areas where deer can come from any direction and getting a shot to my right (right handed shooter) involves just slowly shuffling my feet and pivoting. if you're facing the tree hanging in a saddle and you want to make a shot your right what to do you do?
Ha ! "pitchy" . All my clothing and gear is smeared with sap. I've had the seat in my stand saturated with sap and had to just sit in it and marinade. Sap is a great cover scent anyway and I enjoy the smell. Still sucks though. "Goo Gone" is a good product for removal.^And they aren't pitchy....or anything.....Not!
I gotta say there are some good rope climbing tutorials on Youtube a guy could use if he wants to stay UL and practice a little.
I've been using a lone wolf with some muddy sticks....which is fine. I have the Tree Stepps...and those are ok with an aider....still prefer the sticks especially in the dark.
I'm making a saddle....or I should say a version of a saddle. I haven't quite got it the way I want it for comfort.
Just playing around with it and I can see its a whole different deal vs a stand. The weight difference isn't a big deal to a 240# guy.....but the saddle is way more compact and easier to carry quietly.