nomadicbohunk
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I'm looking at getting a saddle set up this week for backpack hunting whitetails in a certain place. It's a 4 hour, 1500 ft gain, trailess hike in to where I'll camp and hunt. There's a few blowdowns. Compactness is key. I'd prefer to keep to sticks now, even though they will be a bulky pain. I know ropes would be better, but I'd like to do that for a few years before attempting it in the dark. I plan to put the sticks on the tree and hunt the same spot. I will use the saddle in more accessable locations, but this is the impetus. Weight is a moderate concern. I'll already have a lot of cold weather camping gear, so a couple pounds isn't a huge concern. I plan on sitting as long as I can with the cold. It will be a rut hunt with people tracking the deer and pushing them to me.
I should add, I've done a ton of backpacking down to -20F. I'm not worried about that part. The coldest it would be here is 10, but 30 would be more normal. I've also done a lot of western hunting. If anyone is curious, I'll do this in New England.
Thoughts on this set up? Anything would help. I will admit I'm a buy once cry once kind of person and will properly wear something out. I'm upgrading my compound bow this year. It's a 2002 model.
Cruzr xc kit in size 2. I'm a little worried about winter clothing, etc fit. I'm 5-11, 170 if that makes a difference.
Predator Platform
Beast sticks.
Anything else I'd want? Thanks!
I should add, I've done a ton of backpacking down to -20F. I'm not worried about that part. The coldest it would be here is 10, but 30 would be more normal. I've also done a lot of western hunting. If anyone is curious, I'll do this in New England.
Thoughts on this set up? Anything would help. I will admit I'm a buy once cry once kind of person and will properly wear something out. I'm upgrading my compound bow this year. It's a 2002 model.
Cruzr xc kit in size 2. I'm a little worried about winter clothing, etc fit. I'm 5-11, 170 if that makes a difference.
Predator Platform
Beast sticks.
Anything else I'd want? Thanks!