This xop "packer" concept is something I have been thinking about over this last season after using my current xop platform and decided to make a mock-up out of cardboard to show and get some feedback. Its basically a simple 1.5"x1.5" (3 sided) 8" metal base (could be aluminum or steel) with a versa button and teeth cut on the tree contact side. With a 1.5" width you could use much thinner washers. Steel may be heavier for this concept although you are eliminating the xop brackets and bolts weight compared to the other popular version on this site and you wouldnt have to attach any steel contact point for the xop seat like on the other as well. The metal base on this concept simply flips all the way around so that it can be packed down to a smaller package. The jagged teeth I cut may be a bit aggressive but again this is just a mock-up. In the pics I used a lone wolf strap but the amsteel version would obviously cut more weight. My only concerns would be shifting when standing on the ends but I would think adding an amsteel strap around the tree to the ears would eliminate this. Any input welcome!
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