Making treestand comfortable to carry

rellis84 · Apr 28, 2010

I've got a fairly stout treestand with I live to sit in. However, my problem is wearing it while getting to my hunting location. It's an API climber and I feel the full weight of it. I have some after market straps and they help, just not enough. I would like to get some of the weight off my shoulders and to my waist. I've looked around to see what I can do about that, but haven't found anything yet. Any and all suggestions are welcome, please pm me if you have any.

Thanks

duckbill · Apr 28, 2010

There are several companies that make transport systems for climbers. Here is a link to one of them. You can buy this brand on EBAY for around $35-$45.

http://www.gameplangear.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=14&idcategory=10

I'm sure you can let google find the other brands. I'd like one, but can't make myself spend the money

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whitworth · Apr 29, 2010

Some adjustments I made

As you did, I added two carrying straps.

Two cushions came with the stand, back and seat, and I adjusted them so they comfortably fit my back on carries.

Used two small bungee cords to tighten the two pieces together, for a more comfortable carry.

Of course, the strong back doesn't come with the tree stand.

DSGB · Apr 30, 2010

My dad used to use an old climber that was pretty heavy. He took the padded waist strap off an old rucksack and put it on the climber.

http://www.vtarmynavy.com/kidney-pad-for-alice-pack.htm

https://www.entrygear.com/product.asp?id=4225

https://www.entrygear.com/product.asp?id=MF-WP-QR

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