How to Climb the Tree in One Trip - Saddle Hunting Basics

Im sorry but this seems way too complicated. Where I hunt, the deer would be in the next county over by the time I would make it up that tree with all that junk lol

I strap my bow to my backpack and just get to the tree and climb. When coming down, I reattach it to my bag, put it on and climb down, take my sticks and leave. No messing with lowering bow, packing sticks. Just get down and go.

Man I SUCK at this. I’m always fighting everything. Safety Harness gettin caught on stick steps, lineman’s rope won’t tighten up. Straps over/ under lineman’s rope. Bow Pull up rope tangled under quiver , popping arrows out. I’ve only hung a stand & sticks twice. Seem to be getting worse not better. 🫤

Do you like the latitude sticks? Been thinking about getting some.

What pouch are you using for the retractable bow hoist?

I wish some pro shop would have a saddle that people can try before you buy it because I know they are expensive and to make sure that people would like it.

Can you please go into more detail on how you have your sticks attached to you and together?

Great Video! Thanks for the info!
What is the hanger you used on the back of your belt? It looks like the link in the description is missing.

Sticks? I prefer rope, DSRT, SRT, pole hitch climb, rappel down…. With the sticks and a running eye tether you are really NEVER tied in to the tree and could fall at any misstep in the dark

Too many sticks. One stick’s the way to go.

What backpack are you using?

Is that the first lite bag? Specter color ??

What is that you have covering your buckle on your platform strap? Great video

Im new to saddle hunting and Im already in love with it. This is a great vid explanation. I never thought to use my lineman's belt to hang my bag. Brilliant! Thank you

What clip are you using to hold your sticks together while climbing

Did you cut the leg straps off your saddle? Ive seen guys do that before.

Great video! Very helpful

Try that in the dark ❤.

Excellent video! No rambling for ego, very to the point and clear and some great suggestions too. Thank you!

Minimizing steps is an excellent notion. That has been my approach as well. The system I use allows me to be climbing as soon as I reach the tree. Nothing gets set on the ground.