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- Nov 1, 2020
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I’m torn between the pop up 28 and the treehouse has anyone had both. Which one is everyone’s favorite? I want to be able to haul 4 20” sticks my platform and some cold weather gear. Like a bulky Jacket.
How are you running your straps to put the sticks on the outside of pack like that?I have the pop up 28... i put my platform in the meat shelf and extend the side straps to put my sticks on the outside... I run regular length hawk heliums..but I'm switching to wide edge steps with knaider and swaider.. you can put the sticks in the meat shelf but I noticed my tree cleats rubbing the pack inside the meat shelf and saw that being an issue down the road... I use the inside of the pack for winter clothes o put on at the bottom of the stand... itll fit my saddle(with pouches), a winter coat , and my FL sanctuary bibs... so a good amount of room in the bag.. I really like the pack...
How are you running your straps to put the sticks on the outside of pack like that?
How I use mine too. When I get to the base of my tree I'm trying to get up it as quick as possible. It wouldn't be much extra time but the pack carries the weight well enough that it's not worth it to me to put my platform and sticks on the meat shelf. I put the platform on top of the bag and my sticks on top of the platform. Buckle everything down. Silent as could be and when I get to the tree I don't have to worry about unbuckling the top straps, just undue the front straps, pull off the platform and steps, buckle back up and go. I love the pack but agree with what others said about opting for the 38 over the 28 and that the lid of the pack is annoying. A side zipper would be great as packing stuff in the lid makes it difficult to open.