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Best all around knee pads for saddle hunting.

I just bought the 5.11 Exo K and tested them yesterday. They are a little bulky but the padding is very thick and comfy. The only thing I don’t like about them is that the knee cap molding directly is beveled and flat, intended for steadier kneeling on the ground. This meant when leaning straight into the tree the bevel keeps wanting to turn inward to be flat against the tree trunk. I can see that the round Arcteryx faces would better receive the round tree trunk. Overall the Exo Ks seem ver well made to last and I think I’ll like hunting with them. If that issue gets too annoying maybe I’ll try to sand down the sharp bevel edge a little.


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See I like the wider flat surface because it keeps a straight edge of pressure on your knee even when the tree rounds. In my experience with rounder pads like Arctery, they roll in ward if your knees are on the edge of the bark. It creates a pressure point for me after longer sits with my knees to the tree. With the 511 exo pads, I never experienced that. I chalk that up to the bulkier flatter pad surface. For the money they are my favorite knee pads
 
I like the butt pad idea. I’m already wearing knee braces on long hikes. Didn’t really want to do knee pads too.
 
@GCTerpfan Ha that’s true. I should’ve led with “I wouldn’t recommend.” Comfort is all subjective. Interesting that they’ve worked well for you.


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I've also had a pair of these for three years, I would recommend them. They are small, they are lightweight, and they aren't even noticeable if I decide to walk in or out while wearing them.
 
I have a love hate relationship with knee pads. Trophylines are super comfortable for me but I hate packing them and climbing with them. I left them at home a few times last year on quicker hunts and it wasn't too bad and it made me lean more. When I do wear them I have a huge tendancy to sit against the tree because they are so comfy. I'm thinking about going without any knee pads this year and sitting with my side against the tree to eliminate pressure on my knees altogether.
 
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