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T hooks on Wild Edge Bag

River Hunter

River Hunter

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I saw something similar using buckles, but the T hooks work pretty slick when hooked onto the load straps of my backpack.
Easy on, easy off.
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I like that that is a good idea I plan on sewing a carrying handle on the side of the bag to carry the bag horizontally from the handle it seems like I always have enough weight in my backpack and when I add that to it it’s just too much I prefer to carry them in but that is definitely a good idea
 
mohunter54 said:
Am I missing something obvious? How did you get the hooks onto the straps?
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Unthread the strap from the adjuster (not sure what it's called), thread on two t hooks and thread the loose ends to back through the adjuster. 30 second hack.

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SkylineReaper said:
I like that that is a good idea I plan on sewing a carrying handle on the side of the bag to carry the bag horizontally from the handle it seems like I always have enough weight in my backpack and when I add that to it it’s just too much I prefer to carry them in but that is definitely a good idea
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Agreed.

I also don't like having to fish them out of my backpack at the tree (which has included putting my backpack down... not a good idea to put scent down).

I would love to be able to carry them in such a way that I can keep my backpack on and just start climbing when I get to the tree (Don't want to use existing shoulder strap as it doesn't handle the load well for long walks).

I'm imagining a way to carry them on my chest like a reverse backpack (zipper out). That way I can just set my bow down, unzip and start tying right away. Unfortunately I'm not super handy with fabric welding or related DIY methods.

Anyone done anything like this or have the skills to work this out? Would like to attach it to my backpack shoulder straps if possible, rather than have extra straps to deal with.

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TNSTAAFL said:
Agreed.

I also don't like having to fish them out of my backpack at the tree (which has included putting my backpack down... not a good idea to put scent down).

I would love to be able to carry them in such a way that I can keep my backpack on and just start climbing when I get to the tree (Don't want to use existing shoulder strap as it doesn't handle the load well for long walks).

I'm imagining a way to carry them on my chest like a reverse backpack (zipper out). That way I can just set my bow down, unzip and start tying right away. Unfortunately I'm not super handy with fabric welding or related DIY methods.

Anyone done anything like this or have the skills to work this out? Would like to attach it to my backpack shoulder straps if possible, rather than have extra straps to deal with.

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Like a bino harness for steps?

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River Hunter said:
Like a bino harness for steps?

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That's exactly what I'm thinking! Great analogy!

I actually have an old bino harness that I rarely use that I'll try when I get home.

Like I mentioned I'd rather not have extra shoulder straps and just tie into my backpack somehow. I think using the t hooks might work but I need to confirm how my backpack is setup tonight. Also would require some way to keep the WE bag from bouncing around on my chest.

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River Hunter said:
Like a bino harness for steps?

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Using cheap F&S bino harness that I had laying around.

Rides lower than I was envisioning but it is comfortable. I don't think I want it any higher. Doesn't flop around as much as I expected even without bottom of bag secured.

Definitely puts them right where I need to start climbing. Love the idea of keeping backpack on at base of tree. Won't know how viable this is until I hike a while with them and see what happens.
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TNSTAAFL said:
Using cheap F&S bino harness that I had laying around.

Rides lower than I was envisioning but it is comfortable. I don't think I want it any higher. Doesn't flop around as much as I expected even without bottom of bag secured.

Definitely puts them right where I need to start climbing. Love the idea of keeping backpack on at base of tree. Won't know how viable this is until I hike a while with them and see what happens.
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I like it! I think I can do something similar using the D rings on my shoulder straps.

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D rings will work well. I have a set on my small pack that I might use, though I usually take my larger pack... but maybe without the step bag in there I won't need as much space.

Currently I have a webbing g-hook on one side and the bino harness clip on the other. The G-hook came from Amazon as a test saddle leg strap mod that I ended up not liking. Only bought one as a test.

I have four steps in the bag (3 WEs and a Primal) so it is a reasonable weight bulk on my front that should balance out with my pack on my back. Again, the true test will be how annoyed I get on a long hike with this baby carrier setup.


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TNSTAAFL said:
That's exactly what I'm thinking! Great analogy!

I actually have an old bino harness that I rarely use that I'll try when I get home.

Like I mentioned I'd rather not have extra shoulder straps and just tie into my backpack somehow. I think using the t hooks might work but I need to confirm how my backpack is setup tonight. Also would require some way up keep the WE bag from bouncing around on my chest.

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It’s called a beer gut. Standard issue after 40.
 
TNSTAAFL said:
Using cheap F&S bino harness that I had laying around.

Rides lower than I was envisioning but it is comfortable. I don't think I want it any higher. Doesn't flop around as much as I expected even without bottom of bag secured.

Definitely puts them right where I need to start climbing. Love the idea of keeping backpack on at base of tree. Won't know how viable this is until I hike a while with them and see what happens.
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Great idea!
 
Turns out I have webbing on my shoulder straps I can hook into.
This is a bag with 6 steps.

This is going to be way better setting up...I think. Won't know until I try!
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TNSTAAFL said:
D rings will work well. I have a set on my small pack that I might use, though I usually take my larger pack... but maybe without the step bag in there I won't need as much space.

Currently I have a webbing g-hook on one side and the bino harness clip on the other. The G-hook came from Amazon as a test saddle leg strap mod that I ended up not liking. Only bought one as a test.

I have four steps in the bag (3 WEs and a Primal) so it is a reasonable weight bulk on my front that should balance out with my pack on my back. Again, the true test will be how annoyed I get on a long hike with this baby carrier setup.


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I was thinking of using it for leg straps also. Why didn’t you like it ?


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Sweet. If you set up your t-hooks so that the bag sits zipper out it might make it easier to get the steps in and out when climbing. Just a thought. I'll have to experiment on an actual climb to see for sure.

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