The ultimate ultralight saddle?

[Nutterbuster]

I accidentally ordered some of that material because I didn’t realize it was tent type material. Decided against trying to make a saddle with it because it doesn’t breath very well. It is just too hot in the south and sounded like the beginning of a bad case of swamp@ss.

"This would make an awesome tent" was my first thought. I kind of figured it might just be a prototype.

Definitely seeing a hammock and tarp for Backcountry hunts

 

[sampotter]

Can I ask what climbing method and platform you use? And what pack you use to pack it all in? After reading that WTH article it's clear that you go further than the average dude, so that really piqued my interest.

Thanks

Sorry for a tardy response (my son was born 2/17 and I’ve been a little distracted). I’ve been using a two-rope climbing technique primarily for the last 3 seasons. Search “Sam’s Stealth Climb” on YouTube. I need to do an updated video now that I’ve learned a lot more. I just have an off the rack back pack from basspro I believe.

 

[justsomedude]

Anybody have any opinions as to a saddle made if 1.1oz nylon ripstop? Two yards of it in Realtree camo somehow wound up in my mailbox.

Hi guys!
Ripstop has a few big advantages. It doesn't stretch. It packs down to nothing. And it is really really light.
And with proper weight distribution, it is very strong.
But as with all Saddle stuff....weight distribution is key for comfort.

If your ripstop isn't treated SilNylon (waterproof), I don't think it will cause a huge sweating issue. No more than sitting in a cloth seat and probably better.

 

[swampsnyper]

Anybody have any opinions as to a saddle made if 1.1oz nylon ripstop? Two yards of it in Realtree camo somehow wound up in my mailbox.

Like justsomedude said. It’s hammock material and as long as it’s not the sinylon it breaths. I’m sleeping in one tonight and feel the breeze on my back. Only draw back will be noise. But I don’t know if it’s noisy enough for a deer to hear.

 

[Babshaft]

Sorry for a tardy response (my son was born 2/17 and I’ve been a little distracted). I’ve been using a two-rope climbing technique primarily for the last 3 seasons. Search “Sam’s Stealth Climb” on YouTube. I need to do an updated video now that I’ve learned a lot more. I just have an off the rack back pack from basspro I believe.

Congrats Sam! My twin brother's son was born 2/18 so I can imagine quite vividly how the last 2 months have been! I've seen that video and was wondering if you were still using your method. Cool stuff man.

Thanks!

 

[Nutterbuster]

Just to follow up, I got my lovely wife to pull out her old Kenmore and stitch me up a saddle. I bounced around in the 1.1 oz ripstop and it felt fine. I would definitely wear a rc harness and most likely plan on replacing it every season or two, but for me and my style of hunting, it's a winner.

 

[Wolverinebuckman]

So I'm playing with a hunk of fleece ($5@Walmart) and I'm wondering what is the best way to use...stretch going side to side or front to back. Also, is everyone using a single layer of fleece , or doubled over?

 

[swampsnyper]

So I'm playing with a hunk of fleece ($5@Walmart) and I'm wondering what is the best way to use...stretch going side to side or front to back. Also, is everyone using a single layer of fleece , or doubled over?

Polar fleece is like a double layer. Less stretch and a lot stronger. I tried a light weight fleece and it stretched like pantyhose.
I position the stretch from tied end to tied end.

 

[Jgetch]

Thought I’d bump this thread since we’ve had quite a few new members and some may be looking for a cheap but effective alternative.

 

[huntin_addict]

Some really good stuff here. I love hammock camping, so I figured what the heck. Ordered some ripstop nylon to make a down and dirty saddle. Thanks guys.

 

[noxninja]

Some really good stuff here. I love hammock camping, so I figured what the heck. Ordered some ripstop nylon to make a down and dirty saddle. Thanks guys.

Could you post some pics of your setup please?

 

[huntin_addict]

Could you post some pics of your setup please?

Don't have the material yet, however, it's going to be like the fleece saddles mentioned previously. Just need something to get me thru until my primary saddle arrives. Then this will be a backup option.

 

[sojourner]

I picked up 2 yards of camo fleece at Wally World.

One side has much stretch, the other side does not.

Do I put the stretchy side from left to right or top to bottom (where the bridge is attached)?

I would think top to bottom, but not sure.

Thx!

 

[noxninja]

So I watched a video of a fleece one bien made. Looks like all it consists of is folding it putting a couple of knots in the end and the attaching a bridge????


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[Nutterbuster]

So I watched a video of a fleece one bien made. Looks like all it consists of is folding it putting a couple of knots in the end and the attaching a bridge????


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Disgustingly simple, right? Just gotta be sure to back it up with a rock climbing harness.

 

[noxninja]

Disgustingly simple, right? Just gotta be sure to back it up with a rock climbing harness.

I can hear someone now..."look at that fella up that tree, he aint hangin from nothing but a piece of folded fleece!" LOL!

 

[noxninja]

David Toms mentioned that there was a step by step video on how to make one besides the one that he did. Can someone point me in the direction of it?

 

[huntin_addict]

David Toms mentioned that there was a step by step video on how to make one besides the one that he did. Can someone point me in the direction of it?

So not really a fleece saddle, this just shows the folds and knot. However, I just ordered a yard of ripstop nylon and am just making pretty much a small hammock seat:

 

[noxninja]

So not really a fleece saddle, this just shows the folds and knot. However, I just ordered a yard of ripstop nylon and am just making pretty much a small hammock seat:

So are you going to use the entire yard to make the hammock seat?

 

[DaveT1963]