Climbing Treestand Carrying Options

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08-24-2009, 06:16 AM

VAhuntr

Nontypical Buck

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Climbing Treestand Carrying Options

Looking for ideas for a better set of backpacking straps for a climbing stand? The factory ones are not very suited to longer walks. The stand is a Summit Viper.

09-08-2009, 03:38 AM

buck-i

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go to army surplus and get padded straps from the old metal frame rucksthey clip on

09-08-2009, 03:57 AM

VAhuntr

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Originally Posted by buck-i

go to army surplus and get padded straps from the old metal frame rucksthey clip on

I had a good set of padded straps on my last Viper but someone decided they needed that stand more than me!

I picked up a set of padded straps over on archerytalk dot com and they make a world of difference.

09-08-2009, 04:28 AM

kevin1

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You can find better straps pretty easily in camping and bacpacking catalogs, I've even bought a pair of well padded rifle slings on clearance at Wal-Mart and adapted them for a climber. Providing some padding between you and the frame of the stand will also improve your comfort, a folded blanket can serve as a pad and keep you warmer while sitting as well.