If I wear the Kestrel waist belt at normal belt level, I get some hip pinch. If I slide the waist belt on the Kestrel down several inches below my normal belt level then I can sit all day with no hip pinch. The only hunt I had any issues was when I wore a pair of fleece pants that had a cargo pocket with snaps located high enough on my leg it was under the saddle. The metal snaps created some pressure points and became painful.
Now, with that said I don't want to be the one to convince you to keep the size 1 and then you regret it. If I had to do it over I would probably order the size 2 just because from others reviews the linemans loops are farther forward and there doesn't seem to be a downside to going bigger. My guess is you will be fine in a size 1 but, whether you will be better in a size 2, I don't know.
Fair enough. Thanks! Getting an RA # and sending it back. I'll just walk the woods with a muzzleloader for second season or use the saddle I have. I appreciate the help.
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