Rccordrey
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Do you guys have ideas on different bags for the saddle?
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Accessory bags
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Re: Accessory bags
Welcome to the site!
I have only used the trophyline bags on my tree saddle (I bought one of their accessory bags while they were still in business).
I believe some people are using fieldline accessory pouches like this http://www.amazon.com/Fieldline-Large-Accessory-Pouch-Realtree/dp/B005DP6ZGA. I have a couple that I use for setting up trees and they have a loop on the back of the pouch.
Hope this helps!
Welcome to the site!
I have only used the trophyline bags on my tree saddle (I bought one of their accessory bags while they were still in business).
I believe some people are using fieldline accessory pouches like this http://www.amazon.com/Fieldline-Large-Accessory-Pouch-Realtree/dp/B005DP6ZGA. I have a couple that I use for setting up trees and they have a loop on the back of the pouch.
Hope this helps!
Rccordrey
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Re: Accessory bags
Thank you
Thank you
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If you've got the wide 2"+ webbing ladder on your saddle, you can use any of the old milsurp MOLLE pouches for cheap. Some have the straps on them for the PALS, others that don't can just be attached with wide zipstrips or the ladderlocks.
If you've got the wide 2"+ webbing ladder on your saddle, you can use any of the old milsurp MOLLE pouches for cheap. Some have the straps on them for the PALS, others that don't can just be attached with wide zipstrips or the ladderlocks.
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I bought the field line bags a couple of years ago and used them for a season and some change. I finally started putting the whole saddle and equipment in a large fanny pack. I felt to weighted down with everything in all the pouches.
I now only have one on each side and am much happier with it.
I bought the field line bags a couple of years ago and used them for a season and some change. I finally started putting the whole saddle and equipment in a large fanny pack. I felt to weighted down with everything in all the pouches.
I now only have one on each side and am much happier with it.
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You may findout that you don't want anything hanging off your saddle. Its pain to walk a long way with any additional wieght plus the way the webbing is situated on the saddle your bags are positioned more to rear and its difficult to access and see what you are trying to get a hold of. I went down that road and then really made a conscience effort to minmize the bulk. I now use one small fieldline pack slung diagonal accross body and hang it on the side of the tree once set up. I carry my strap/steps in there plus my field dressing stuff and range finder. During the hunt I just need to grab my rangefinder most times. It will greatly economize your movement. Otherwise give it a try both ways and decide for yourself.
You may findout that you don't want anything hanging off your saddle. Its pain to walk a long way with any additional wieght plus the way the webbing is situated on the saddle your bags are positioned more to rear and its difficult to access and see what you are trying to get a hold of. I went down that road and then really made a conscience effort to minmize the bulk. I now use one small fieldline pack slung diagonal accross body and hang it on the side of the tree once set up. I carry my strap/steps in there plus my field dressing stuff and range finder. During the hunt I just need to grab my rangefinder most times. It will greatly economize your movement. Otherwise give it a try both ways and decide for yourself.
fawnzy
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Re: Accessory bags
I have to go with Bigburner. If I'm going any distance I pack my saddle in. I use maybe 2 small pouches on the side where I can reach them. Anything else I hang on the tree where I can see and easily reach.
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I have to go with Bigburner. If I'm going any distance I pack my saddle in. I use maybe 2 small pouches on the side where I can reach them. Anything else I hang on the tree where I can see and easily reach.
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So I got tired of nothing that is manufactured doing what I want so I bought a sewing machine. I made this custom bag last weekend for my aero hunter. It's very similar to the tree saddle bag but tailored to my needs.
So I got tired of nothing that is manufactured doing what I want so I bought a sewing machine. I made this custom bag last weekend for my aero hunter. It's very similar to the tree saddle bag but tailored to my needs.
justsomedude
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Carrying much extra weight in pouches is pretty annoying.
I'm going to try to find an easy pouch Ratchet Pruners and Folding Saw though.
A separate Gear Belt that rides above the saddle makes it workable but I still don't think I will be doing that this year.
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I found a couple of practical solutions for organizing the Tree Strap and Linesman's Belt.
A medium Maxpedition Rollypoly Dump Pouch is just the right size for my Tree Strap and Blake's Hitch.
I keep my Carabiner clipped to the left D Loop and the tail end of my Strap (has a Fig8 loop) clipped to the Carabiner.
The whole Strap is stuffed into the Dump Pouch on my Left side (mounted to the first webbing loop).
I can pull the strap out and feed the large loop end around the tree while leaving it clipped to the D Loop so I can't drop it.
Adds 3.5oz
There are cheap $8-$10 shipped Dump pouches on Amazon. NC Star
For the Linesman's belt, another dump pouch would be great.
But as an experiment I put a Toggle bungee behind the webbing right next to the D Loop.
Keeps the rope organized but not as clean as a pouch.
Carrying much extra weight in pouches is pretty annoying.
I'm going to try to find an easy pouch Ratchet Pruners and Folding Saw though.
A separate Gear Belt that rides above the saddle makes it workable but I still don't think I will be doing that this year.
BUT
I found a couple of practical solutions for organizing the Tree Strap and Linesman's Belt.
A medium Maxpedition Rollypoly Dump Pouch is just the right size for my Tree Strap and Blake's Hitch.
I keep my Carabiner clipped to the left D Loop and the tail end of my Strap (has a Fig8 loop) clipped to the Carabiner.
The whole Strap is stuffed into the Dump Pouch on my Left side (mounted to the first webbing loop).
I can pull the strap out and feed the large loop end around the tree while leaving it clipped to the D Loop so I can't drop it.
Adds 3.5oz
There are cheap $8-$10 shipped Dump pouches on Amazon. NC Star
For the Linesman's belt, another dump pouch would be great.
But as an experiment I put a Toggle bungee behind the webbing right next to the D Loop.
Keeps the rope organized but not as clean as a pouch.
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justsomedude
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OK...
Today I went out and hiked/scouted/set up trees.
I hiked about a mile and half, put out a Salt Lick, pre-drilled 3 trees.
I had my TreeStrap, one side of Rope Bridge AND Ameristep platform in one Large Dump Pouch and my Linesman's Belt in a Mexpedtion Rollypoly Dump pouch.
It was the BEST 'no tangles' setup I have had.
I was going through brush, climbing trees...my Rope Bridge never caught on anything, the Tree Strap/Platform never got in the way, Linesman Belt was easy to grab when I needed it.
Totally sold on these.
OK...
Today I went out and hiked/scouted/set up trees.
I hiked about a mile and half, put out a Salt Lick, pre-drilled 3 trees.
I had my TreeStrap, one side of Rope Bridge AND Ameristep platform in one Large Dump Pouch and my Linesman's Belt in a Mexpedtion Rollypoly Dump pouch.
It was the BEST 'no tangles' setup I have had.
I was going through brush, climbing trees...my Rope Bridge never caught on anything, the Tree Strap/Platform never got in the way, Linesman Belt was easy to grab when I needed it.
Totally sold on these.
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Rccordrey
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Accessory bags
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the replies.
Gray hunter
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Re: Accessory bags
I started using the maxexpadition bag with the shoulder strap that has the pistol pouch in the rear, the pouch works great for dropping my tree hopper bolts in and my saw,pruner,and hand drill fit in the compartments,it works great and the weight is on your shoulder, not dragging down your saddle
I started using the maxexpadition bag with the shoulder strap that has the pistol pouch in the rear, the pouch works great for dropping my tree hopper bolts in and my saw,pruner,and hand drill fit in the compartments,it works great and the weight is on your shoulder, not dragging down your saddle
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This is something I've toyed around with quite a bit. I used to have 3 small pouches (2 on my left hip, 1 on my right) attached to the webbing on the trophyline. Then I used 3 dump pouches on a strap that I slung around my shoulder while climbing/walking and strapped to the tree at hunting height. Then I went back to 1 big pouch (http://www.summitstands.com/deluxe-side-bags-realtree) on my left hip. Honestly, there are pros and cons to each setup. What I've learned is that it's best to take as little as possible to my stand. So far I'm liking the 1 big pouch on my left hip. I just try to minimize what I take.
This is something I've toyed around with quite a bit. I used to have 3 small pouches (2 on my left hip, 1 on my right) attached to the webbing on the trophyline. Then I used 3 dump pouches on a strap that I slung around my shoulder while climbing/walking and strapped to the tree at hunting height. Then I went back to 1 big pouch (http://www.summitstands.com/deluxe-side-bags-realtree) on my left hip. Honestly, there are pros and cons to each setup. What I've learned is that it's best to take as little as possible to my stand. So far I'm liking the 1 big pouch on my left hip. I just try to minimize what I take.