Putting on mantis

[joel0711]

Total newbie at saddles. Do most put on saddle at vehicle or leave in backpack to put on after arriving at tree?? Going to be using Silent Approach bags also.
After 30yr of packing 30lbs stand and extras,I'm ready to leave that load behind,especially since we hunt mountains no flatlands much in E.TN.

 

[swampsnyper]

Probably 50/50 wear in or pack in

 

[ckossuth]

Either way works. I usually put mine on at the truck if I’m walking in. If I’m on the bike, I throw it in one of the saddle bags.


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[rabidd099]

Just depends on how far I plan on walking in, the longer the hike the more likely I'll stow it and put it on at the tree.

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[flinginairos]

Always wear my saddle. With the Mantis I literally forget that it’s there and have had slight panic attacks thinking I forgot it!


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[jryser]

Always wear my saddle. With the Mantis I literally forget that it’s there and have had slight panic attacks thinking I forgot it!


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And with no butt even.


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[IkemanTX]

It is WAY too hot in Texas for me to add another layer of fabric!!
Also, I keep 2 linesman belts/tethers in pouches on mine (one of them turns into bolts when using that method) so they can weigh down my pants a bit.
I chunk it in the backpack. Between my sit drag, and my ASAT leafy suit, I fill my tiny pack and can’t pack things I don’t need


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[redsquirrel]

I wear my saddle in on 99.9% of my hunts.

 

[elk yinzer]

I wear my Kite over early season light clothes. It it way more comfirtable to walk in than the Kestrel. Later in the year when I have to pack in heavier layers of pants I guess I'll dress at the tree.

 

[fr0sty]

I put my kestral on at home and wear it on the drive to where I hunt as well as walk in wearing it.