Custom climbing stick bag

[redsquirrel]

I wasn't really happy with any method of carrying my set of 5 lone wolf sticks in so I decided to make this custom bag. The pouch on the bottom contains my strap on step platform. I bought a 75 dollar sewing machine so I could custom make stuff like this. My handiwork could look a little nicer but its very functional! Not bad for my first big project with the sewing machine.

 

[Bigburner]

Crafty.

 

[redsquirrel]

I thought you would like that. Hopefully it works as good in the woods as it has in testing.

 

[ncsaddlebowhunter]

Good on ya! I like to make my gear, too. Yes, I also sew. You can make all kinds of useful stuff if you can sew. If you get a leather sewing awl tool, you can put together thicker materials like leather and canvas. The straps I use for my top platform are made from strap I got in bulk at Strapworks.com and ratchets from them that I sewed on. I'll start taking pics of my stuff so you can see

 

[redsquirrel]

Nice! That bag didn't work as good as I had hoped, but it was a good project. I do have an awl, the speedy stitch sewing awl. You will probably see in some other posts I have made a custom tree strap and I've also modified the straps for my platform.

 

[g2outdoors]

I've toyed around with the idea of making one as well. For now, my universal carry strap from Strapworks is cutting the mustard. I think I'll eventually craft something out of an old alice frame and molle straps.

 

[redsquirrel]

I've toyed around with the idea of making one as well. For now, my universal carry strap from Strapworks is cutting the mustard. I think I'll eventually craft something out of an old alice frame and molle straps.

I picked up a molle frame that i've been using for the sticks and it works great. It works better than my bag because I needed to get the sticks out off my back a little. I'm still trying to find a way to attach my backpack or build one on and strap my bow to it so everything is on my back. I tinkered a little bit but haven't had the time to work on that part in weeks. It will become an off season project at this point.

 

[boone0]

Have you looked into molle frames? Look lighter and more attachment points.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003P6BHO ... SY200_QL40

 

[redsquirrel]

Have you looked into molle frames? Look lighter and more attachment points.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003P6BHO ... SY200_QL40

Yes. See the post above yours

 

[g2outdoors]

I may just pick up an Eberlestock X2. That little pack can do everything.

 

[d_rek]

I may just pick up an Eberlestock X2. That little pack can do everything.

I have a tenzing 2220 it also has a bow/rifle boot. And lots of straps for compression or hooking other gear up to your bag. I have strapped for Lonewolf sticks to the bottom of the bag and also a jacket to the top part. It is really nice when hauling a rifle or ball in the boot. It works really really well. The bag is made well and I have zero complaints with it this season.


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[g2outdoors]

I've had two Eberlestock packs (Halftrack and Just One) in the past and those things were absolutely bomb proof. Once I left CO I sold the packs. I think I'd have a hard time buying anything other than an Eberlestock. Another option is a Mystery Ranch. I bought a MR Crewcab and Nice frame setup but sold it too. The MR longbow looks pretty slick. I'm a sucker for expensive, bomb proof packs.

 

[vitalinvader]

I also tried the bag and it didn't work for me either. I was looking for a way to go up the tree just once and hunt. I found it hard to get them out of the bag quietly without snagging the cloth. I now use a strap I made like the one from strap works and found this covered wire made by Hawk tree stands at the wally world for $3 to hold the two extra sticks as I go up then pull up the bow and pack with a gear grappler.