Adding layers in the tree?

[Megastink]

I have a Tethrd Phantom XL saddle with suspenders because I'm a Thicc Boi. I want to climb in my base layer (on top) and add a few layers when I reach hunting height. This is to avoid sweat. How do you go about adding layers with your saddle on? Should I first remove my suspenders and then tuck the layers into the saddle before putting the suspenders back on? Do you layer over the suspenders? Or would it be best to put all the layers on at the base of the tree before the climb?

 

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[raisins]

you can put large or stretchy pants on right over a saddle

you just need the bridge sticking out

i climb in base layer and thin bibs all the time and then put pants (regular pants over bibs, which is unconventional but works great) and upper layers on without touching the saddle

many folks never try this to see how well it works

 

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

I’ve tried layering in the tree. I find it to be a royal pain, between making room in my pack for extra clothes, or lugging a jacket around another piece of gear for the walk in, or partially undressing/dismantling my setup to adjust and dress with ropes under tension and such…I just fully dress and leave my outer layer(s) unzipped if I’m concerned about overheating. Quality clothing=fewer layers also, which helps across the board.
If you truly don’t want to walk in fully dressed, maybe change at base of your tree. Seems like a lot of commotion and also like a cold, time-sensitive task. I also don’t know if sweating matters so much when the alternative is potentially freezing, six in one half dozen in the other if you ask me. I’m the kinda guy who gets to his tree and wants to do as little as possible in as short a time as possible to be up and actively hunting, especially in the cold/with layers.

 

[Robert loper]

I’ve tried layering in the tree. I find it to be a royal pain, between making room in my pack for extra clothes, or lugging a jacket around another piece of gear for the walk in, or partially undressing/dismantling my setup to adjust and dress with ropes under tension and such…I just fully dress and leave my outer layer(s) unzipped if I’m concerned about overheating. Quality clothing=fewer layers also, which helps across the board.
If you truly don’t want to walk in fully dressed, maybe change at base of your tree. Seems like a lot of commotion and also like a cold, time-sensitive task. I also don’t know if sweating matters so much when the alternative is potentially freezing, six in one half dozen in the other if you ask me. I’m the kinda guy who gets to his tree and wants to do as little as possible in as short a time as possible to be up and actively hunting, especially in the cold/with layers.

agree 100% i do carry my coat but I should really be carrying my bibs and coat to stand and stop being lazy lmao
It will sav eme from getting sweaty and then later fetting cold from that sweat lol

 

[raisins]

I’ve tried layering in the tree. I find it to be a royal pain, between making room in my pack for extra clothes, or lugging a jacket around another piece of gear for the walk in, or partially undressing/dismantling my setup to adjust and dress with ropes under tension and such…I just fully dress and leave my outer layer(s) unzipped if I’m concerned about overheating. Quality clothing=fewer layers also, which helps across the board.
If you truly don’t want to walk in fully dressed, maybe change at base of your tree. Seems like a lot of commotion and also like a cold, time-sensitive task. I also don’t know if sweating matters so much when the alternative is potentially freezing, six in one half dozen in the other if you ask me. I’m the kinda guy who gets to his tree and wants to do as little as possible in as short a time as possible to be up and actively hunting, especially in the cold/with layers.

i take my jacket off, add mid layers, and put the jacket back on all the time

the trick is to do it while you are still warm from the climb and don't think you need the mid layers yet

with your body heat up (and slap on a few hot hands adhesive body warmers on your base layer), you heat right up

it's not a problem to me at all and works great

i won't remove bibs or boots in the tree though

arctic shield boot blankets for the feet and then various overlayers for the bibs

a larger sized, stretchy fleece pants pull on right over boots, bibs, and saddle and add warmth

or if i'm really cold, i break out the full side zip down pants and put them on right over the bibs and saddle.....someone walking by would think "how's that guy got ropes sticking out from all his layers?"

i (and i think a few others) am not great at accurately estimating my layer count.....my trick is to walk in with one less layer than i think i need and when i setup to immediately put on one more layer than i think i need, and that's usually the correct amount

 

[Shed84]

I slip my suspenders down and layer in the tree.

 

[Kayl]

I put my layers on in the tree all the time. Even bibs.

 

[GreginPA]

I walk in with base layers and pants (sides unzipped to the knee) and my mid layer and jacket strapped to my pack. My saddle has suspenders too. Once in my stand (either scout on a EWO stick or Predator depending on the situation) I put my mid layer and jacket on overtop of my suspenders. I then add my back band and sometimes a hand muff which keep my jacket tight to my body. Seems to work well for me and isn't hard if you are comfortable on your platform.