Fl canopy Stalker I'm in Florida to. Pretty sure our hunting styles are different because you seem to use ring of steps and probably don't use a cordura saddle. I recently switched away from cordura saddles.
Wear and tear: look at some of the issues that people have when they wear in . Most of those saddles with issues are made of cordura. I wont name names..but some of the fabric has displayed tremendous signs of wear and the pleats will no longer close after a few walks in.
Here is how full dump pouches interfere when using a platform. There is a maneuver on a platform, that I will call the Ernie maneuver (first person I had seen do this)..From my weak side turn
about 16:30 into the vid. If you have full dump pouches you risk noise (he makes noise), or getting hung up(like I did). It is one of the best positions to shoot from IMO and moving a bow from right side to left has always has always been a question. Over tether, under tether, or better yet along the back side.
My issue with washing saddles in Florida is that I may spend the week hunting and I don't want to wash between a morning sit and an afternoon sit. Really cant wash between morning and afternoon. I sit till 8 pm and back up at 3 am..not sure the saddle will be dry. Sitting in puddle isnt that appealing to me. If I do an all week then it becomes harder. Most of my saddles have been cordura, but I recently transitioned to mesh partially for the hope its easier to care for and comfy.
In my area pf Florida temps during archery season temps are generally humid and 82 to 92 in the morning and a humid 89 to 101 (feels like 105) in the afternoon.
And thats my explanation for my comment.