keeping 12 aluminum steps separate while climbing?

[raisins]

I'm considering going to aluminum steps with daisy chains to climb. I don't want to wrap them because that adds weight and build. The only time they will cling for me is when fishing them out of my stuff sacks. With my plastic tree hopper steps, I carry 6 steps on each side in mesh sacks and they are quiet.

I am trying to figure out a simple and effective way to carry 12 aluminum steps (maybe 6 on each side) in a way that I can retrieve each step without clanging them against their neighbor. Going to the aluminum steps will save weight, so a bonus is if the system isn't much heavier than my 2 mesh sacks with plastic carabiners (to hang sacks off saddle).

Thanks for any ideas. The steps are skeletonized, which might be an exploit for containing them (have considered something that sticks inside the cutouts to hold them, maybe kydex).

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[CooterBrown]

i wrap mine

 

[GeoFish]

You could put each one in a kid's sock. Or something like this.

 

[CooterBrown]

I use a kids sock for my figure 8

 

[raisins]

both good solutions....6 socks sewed together to form a pouch OR wrap like @GeoFish

i used to wrap my treehoppers like that but it was slower to deploy compared to wrapping around your hand and then attaching that (free falling) bundle to step

 

[BTaylor]

I'm considering going to aluminum steps with daisy chains to climb. I don't want to wrap them because that adds weight and build. The only time they will cling for me is when fishing them out of my stuff sacks. With my plastic tree hopper steps, I carry 6 steps on each side in mesh sacks and they are quiet.

I am trying to figure out a simple and effective way to carry 12 aluminum steps (maybe 6 on each side) in a way that I can retrieve each step without clanging them against their neighbor. Going to the aluminum steps will save weight, so a bonus is if the system isn't much heavier than my 2 mesh sacks with plastic carabiners (to hang sacks off saddle).

Thanks for any ideas. The steps are skeletonized, which might be an exploit for containing them (have considered something that sticks inside the cutouts to hold them, maybe kydex).

Pioneer Tree Steps (without attachments) - Saddle Hunting Gear

Yes, they really are only 4.75 Easily the best deal on the Planet. This deal will not last forever. When our new steps are here this deal is gone! A perfect match to add with a platform to be able to make that extra angle to be able to complete those 360 degrees of shooting. One of the lightest...

www.bullmanoutdoors.com

How wide are they? Could you just stick them through the molle loops on your saddle upside down with rope wrapped around the foot pad to stop any clank if they bump? If they will go through the loops, you could run the rope through first and then wrap on the step basically locking them onto the saddle.

 

[raisins]

How wide are they? Could you just stick them through the molle loops on your saddle upside down with rope wrapped around the foot pad to stop any clank if they bump? If they will go through the loops, you could run the rope through first and then wrap on the step basically locking them onto the saddle.

i'll check, i'm guessing too big, good idea though

i don't use my molle for anything else, so i could possibly use elastic paracord between loops and then slide them inside that larger, stretchy loop

 

[Red Beard]

Need a bandolier. Maybe a British 1903 cavalry with pockets or a regular shotgun bandolier with the elastic.

 

[Iron_llama]

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Updated version of the bandolier. This one is sized for M16 mags but it looks like a straightforward DIY project, with a dozen pockets sized just right.

 

[Red Beard]

Rapid Response Bandoleer, MK2

Strap on an extra 120 rounds should the occasion call for it. Key Features:• Carries 4 x (30 round) .223 mags, 4 x (20 rounds) .308 mags, or 4 x (10 round) shotgun shell trays.• Loop Velcro® lines interior of pockets allowing for shotgun shell trays• Ambidextrous access points on all pockets•...

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Updated version of the bandolier. This one is sized for M16 mags but it looks like a straightforward DIY project, with a dozen pockets sized just right.

Boom. Keep them all in reach in front of you.

 

[Aeds151]

Following. I ordered some for private land presets without the pouch as im over dump pouches. Im making up 2 things that holds 6 steps individually thats easy to un/holster each step. These can un/clip into the strap of your saddle or wherever.
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[raisins]

Following. I ordered some for private land presets without the pouch as im over dump pouches. Im making up 2 things that holds 6 steps individually thats easy to un/holster each step. These can un/clip into the strap of your saddle or wherever.
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let me know what you figure out, thanks

 

[TreeCreep]

Imagine you could get pretty creative with 1” heat shrink tubing.
Or a rattle can of rubberized undercoating might fit.

I’m just starting to compare Pioneers vs my Treehopper ROS and as a climbing method. After reading about your and a few other members feedback on these I picked up a set of 6 on sale.

 

[raisins]

Imagine you could get pretty creative with 1” heat shrink tubing.
Or a rattle can of rubberized undercoating might fit.

I’m just starting to compare Pioneers vs my Treehopper ROS and as a climbing method. After reading about your and a few other members feedback on these I picked up a set of 6 on sale.

the rubberized undercoating i tried on a treestand was soft and rubbed right off pretty fast anywhere contact was made repeatedly

any coating or brand recommended? plastidip is too soft also

i'd love to find something similar to rattle can bedliner but without the grit they put in all of them now (miss the original duplicolor one that wasn't rough)

 

[Aeds151]

Could you make a sleeve for them? Could you cut a piece of mil webbing and slide that over each step?


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[HuumanCreed]

I'm considering going to aluminum steps with daisy chains to climb. I don't want to wrap them because that adds weight and build. The only time they will cling for me is when fishing them out of my stuff sacks. With my plastic tree hopper steps, I carry 6 steps on each side in mesh sacks and they are quiet.

I am trying to figure out a simple and effective way to carry 12 aluminum steps (maybe 6 on each side) in a way that I can retrieve each step without clanging them against their neighbor. Going to the aluminum steps will save weight, so a bonus is if the system isn't much heavier than my 2 mesh sacks with plastic carabiners (to hang sacks off saddle).

Thanks for any ideas. The steps are skeletonized, which might be an exploit for containing them (have considered something that sticks inside the cutouts to hold them, maybe kydex).

Pioneer Tree Steps (without attachments) - Saddle Hunting Gear

Yes, they really are only 4.75 Easily the best deal on the Planet. This deal will not last forever. When our new steps are here this deal is gone! A perfect match to add with a platform to be able to make that extra angle to be able to complete those 360 degrees of shooting. One of the lightest...

www.bullmanoutdoors.com

Daisy chain as in a daisy with a buckle?

 

[TreeCreep]

the rubberized undercoating i tried on a treestand was soft and rubbed right off pretty fast anywhere contact was made repeatedly

any coating or brand recommended? plastidip is too soft also

i'd love to find something similar to rattle can bedliner but without the grit they put in all of them now (miss the original duplicolor one that wasn't rough)

I’ll report back after I’ve used them a bit. I already gave them a coat but I’m dubious on durability and will likely wrap them

 

[raisins]

Daisy chain as in a daisy with a buckle?

nah, the infamous daisy chain trucker hitch method....no metal need apply, beside the step

 

[Aeds151]

nah, the infamous daisy chain trucker hitch method....no metal need apply, beside the step

Where is the link to that method? The search function os horrid here


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[John 35]

Following. I ordered some for private land presets without the pouch as im over dump pouches. Im making up 2 things that holds 6 steps individually thats easy to un/holster each step. These can un/clip into the strap of your saddle or wherever.
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I would definitely use bolts for private land presets if you haven’t tried them they are a fraction of the cost and way better than any rope step.