Must Have Saddle Hunting Gear!

Welcome back to Hunt Ready! In today's episode, we dive into the essential accessories every saddle hunter needs. Join us as we explore the top six items that can elevate your saddle hunting game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, these recommendations will enhance your experience and make your hunts more efficient and enjoyable. From knee pads to aiders and everything in between, we've got you covered. Don't forget to share your own tips and must-have gear in the comments below!

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Must-Have Accessory #6: Knee Pads
02:24 - Must-Have Accessory #5: Aiders
03:54 - Must-Have Accessory #4: Gear Ties
05:31 - Must-Have Accessory #3: Stealth Strips
08:00 - Must-Have Accessory #2: HYS Strap
13:15 - Must-Have Accessory #1: Ascenders
17:00 - Honorable Mention: Back Support
18:00 - Conclusion

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[brigoth]

Lots of negative comments. For some of us who already have things dialed in it's just nice to hear opinions and why. The gear part of saddle hunting is fun because no one has the "best" set up, each and every person can be very different in this regard!

[MichaelDavenport-yobl]

I love the fact that I have seen my cousin who went from the Loan Wolf stand and climb to a tethered saddle and I believe that he's using 4 regular sticks to get up the tree. I tried it and then I would buy a Trophyline complete setup and I am just thinking that this is the edp hunt with the best set up. Then I would love to get a palisade pack and I have never been to the point where I felt unsafe because I really enjoy the fact that I am tethered in the tree while I'm climbing my tree. The fact is simply the sit and climb by Lone Wolf and the saddle hunting setup is both very comfortable, weight is pretty much right in the same class but it's dependent on your own load out and the things you want to take. The fact is that I have often enjoyed the fact that I am not stopped by the tree and the limbs and with the sit n climb you could get around the tree limb however I have always hated to remove 1 of 2 safety nets. The fact is that if you are a public property guy who will be traveling around to find out the spot having a great saddle set up and pack is a great addition

[bownockoutdoors]

Gear tie.... Attach it to the top of your platform and when at the height you want to hunt have your lineman's line above where you want to hang your platform, twist the gear tie that is attached to the top of your platform to the lineman's rope. Now you don't have to hold on to the platform while you run the strap around the tree. List was spot on JZ. I agree Stealth Strips could be #1. Also the Latitude gear strap is great for putting your backpack at the heights you mention but in an easier fashion.

[pastorjustin]

All you need is Prussic tender you can diy with .50 worth of paracord to have one hand operation.

[craigcheyne]

I forgot the knee pads the other day. Found a perfect work around hung my pack at the height where the padded waist strap was against the tree in front of my knees 😂

[OneArmAwesome]

Im an arm amputee and saddle hunt. The ascender was the best upgrade for me. Im also a rock climber so i have a lot of experience with them which made it a much easier to adjust quickly.

[Huntinit]

You nailed it! Only thing I do different is I one stick. Less weight and much easier than multiple sticks. I went this way because I had an issue with a stick sliding out on me climbing out of the tree. Thankfully I had another stick hanging from my saddle. Repelling out I don't have to worry about a stick slipping on me.

[getslimedcatfishing]

Awesome video, a little add on you can do is order a Molle belt clip, drill a small hole in the upright on your platform and bolt it on, instead of the gear tie. You can just clip it onto your saddle and not have to fidget with unwinding or losing a gear tie. My hunt arsenal rzr 2.0 has one built into it and now I won’t use any other method, I added one to my mission as well. Well worth the couple bucks

[hashtagjustadad]

Great video with cool accessories. I’ve never saddle hunted but this gives me a starting point in terms of research.

[laneferrence]

I have the ultimaider compact gears trap 2.0. Highly recommend. If you one stick up and rappel down, you have a quick link that screws shut that allows you to hook your rappel rope around tree faster. And sometimes that nut gets super tight. SO with that being said, ultimaider gearstrap 2.0s bow hanger has a built in wrench in unscrew it easer

[CampPerry]

Those Ascenders are Metal on Metal and has a potential to make more noise in the quiet woods. Using a Tender with your Prusik Knot is a One Hand operation

[MrPatch]

My Friday night's pre drinks are boring now without pinch point and this is coming from an Irish guy who's from a country that doesn't allow bow hunting. I've got to live me life vicariously through you guys.
Bring it back!!!

[paulbernitt]

Good stuff! I'm going with the Hunter Safety Slap Strap this year. It has the lineman and tether rope, attachments, and Molly strap for hanging gear in an all-in-one setup. I'll wear my XOP saddle into the woods and put my XOP Edge saddle platform (short sits), or Lonewolf Alpha hang-on (long sits) and Muddy Pro climbing sticks with aiders on my TideWe backpack and put accessories inside my backpack. I lock my sticks on my stands with climbing stick hooks. I use hockey tape to silence my equipment. I hang my bow on a hook attached to the molly on the Slap Strap. Simple and cost-effective!

[wvbowhunter]

The ascender on your tree tether is much needed but you can save a few bucks and make your linemen’s rope have a built in ascender.

Feed the end of your linemen’s rope through the carabiner and it becomes a prusik tender. Allows you to operate it with one hand, it’s silent because no more metal is introduced to the set, and it’s free!

[fiveeight]

I like the prusik on my tether for two reasons. 1. No metal to metal contact.
2. I slide it up to hold my tether in place so it don't slide down when I stand up. Linemans, Kong Duck for sure!

[cjr]

I use the pad from my turkey vest instead of knee pads. The back band is great for all day or if you end up in a tree that is leaning towards you a little. I agree with pretty much everything he says in here. I hunt high though. I was over 40' on one hunt last year. I switched to one sticking so I can go as high as I want.

[jeffspencer]

HYS strap is a game changer. Look at JAKT gear for strap and accessories

[kevinrapp]

Ascender, stealth strips, and knee pads👍👍👍 I also really like 2-3 bullman steps, these will help eliminate the "weak side" shots>

[patrickbink]

That video is great. This week will be my first time saddle hunting (well, hunting period!). I bought a used TETHRD Saddle Kit but the only extra item included is the Sys Strap. This helps me to know what else I should get. Very well explained.

[Insubordinate]

I have to give my two or three friends who have gotten me into saddle hunting for this coming season all the credit in the world because I’ve basically learned nothing from this video. Good information on the last but thank you to Taylor and Austin-lane and Ben.