tips to keep knee pads from falling down while walking?

[thedutchtouch]

This is not an add for the Trophyline knee pads. I had the same problem with whatever knee pads I had used falling down walking in. The Trophyline done and I believe the reason is that the lower strap which sits on top of your calf muscle is webbing instead of elastic so it doesn’t stretch.

Now for the add for the Trophyline, they are by far the best I’ve tried so far. Bit bulkier but they stay in place, are quiet, and very comfortable.

For the first season, yes. But then after that in my experience the straps then stretch and they won't stay up. At least over the Walmart wrangler pants which are a bit slippery. One season into my latitudes and so far so good, we shall see how straps hold up long term. One being non stretch gives me hope.

 

[kyler1945]

Get a hybrid.

 

[Fgirtyman]

... Just remember to pull them up for any water crossings

It what I do too. Tighten on calf.. pull up when you get where your going.

 

[Weldabeast]

Get a hybrid.

I get the point of what u saying but for me personally there are to many other times they are useful other than when elevated in a saddle. As much as u walk/scout I figure u would agree....being able to quick drop to ur knees to hide from a deer u see while walking, having to cross a big fallen tree or go up a steep incline, or just take a knee to get a drink of water or pull up ur socks etc

Climbing with alternating rung aider having kneepads on is required IMO...toe/instep into the trunk, knee into the tree, and rotate ur hip/body and the next step will rotate away from the trunk allowing ur other foot more/easier access.

Not trying to change ur mind or say 1 way is better than the other....just pointing out some benefits to having knee protection throughout ur day in the woods

 

[kyler1945]

I get the point of what u saying but for me personally there are to many other times they are useful other than when elevated in a saddle. As much as u walk/scout I figure u would agree....being able to quick drop to ur knees to hide from a deer u see while walking, having to cross a big fallen tree or go up a steep incline, or just take a knee to get a drink of water or pull up ur socks etc

Climbing with alternating rung aider having kneepads on is required IMO...toe/instep into the trunk, knee into the tree, and rotate ur hip/body and the next step will rotate away from the trunk allowing ur other foot more/easier access.

Not trying to change ur mind or say 1 way is better than the other....just pointing out some benefits to having knee protection throughout ur day in the woods

In this instance I agree with @BTaylor - get pants with knee pads built in, or sew knee pad pockets into your pants. I’ve got both and use them a lot. But I don’t really think about it.

I spent 30-40 minutes 28 yards from the biggest deer I’ve seen in weapon range this week. On one knee. The last thought in my head was whether or not it was comfortable enough.

I don’t disagree with the notion of wearing knee pads for comfort while being dynamic in the woods. I do think building an entire hunting system around your butt support weighing 1lb, and dealing with all the downsides of that (knee to tree comfort) is just not a recipe for success. I don’t think in terms of black and white. I think that small differences at the margins add up to big differences over time. People who spend 5% of their focus on knee to tree pain, and how to relieve it, lose a lot of focus time and money that can be spent better in the deer woods.

 

[Loopwing]

I agree with Kyler. Everyone is on a search for the golden . 0001 lb hunting set up. Be comfortable in the tree. Yes it is a little extra weight on the walk in, but does it make it easier to hang out in the tree longer without moving around, or a more rock solid way to shoot?
The way I got around my knee pads falling down while walking, don't wear them while I am walking. They clip on in literally 5 seconds per leg at the base of the tree. Foot pain and fidgeting in the stand, I got a mission platform. I tried everything I could find including a predator. I go into the woods to enjoy myself and kill deer. If 5 lbs of extra weight stops me from doing either, I need to readdress my set up. If 5lbs extra is too much for you, you might want to lift a couple weights in the off-season and get a little muscle. Or (like I need to) lose 10lbs of stomach weight. I could afford to lose 30-40lbs.

 

[Weldabeast]

I have pants that except kneepads and maybe it's just the kind I have but didn't care for the floppy floppy knees while walking around.....and if u would have been in a thorn patch or lots of pinecones on the ground u might have cared about ur knees while seeing ur buck.... We can go roundy roundy all day about it and the jx3 might be superior in every way except I don't own 1. Only experience with it is maybe 10-15 minutes total seat time and reading/seeing pic on here. I have tried to barter and aquire 1 in trade so I can give it an honest shot but till then I gotta work with what I got....but I have no real complaints with my current traditional saddle setup

 

[CZMark]

I have to wear kneepads at times for work, I just tighten the lower strap right above my calf muscle--no sliding.

 

[Zero One Actual]

This is a bit of a stretch for a round about way. I have listed these in other threads and swear by them. You can eliminate the kneepad issue as well as have pockets for ropes and releases or whatever at the same time. You can wear whatever merino under them in colder weather. You can thrash them with deer and pig and bear and elk blood.
They are a copy of the Crye Precision pants, so if you want the all American version get the Crye pants.

Amazon.com : IDOGEAR Men G3 Combat Pants Multicam Camouflage with Knee Pads Airsoft Hunting Paintball Tactical Outdoor Trousers : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : IDOGEAR Men G3 Combat Pants Multicam Camouflage with Knee Pads Airsoft Hunting Paintball Tactical Outdoor Trousers : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

[Fgirtyman]

This is a bit of a stretch for a round about way. I have listed these in other threads and swear by them. You can eliminate the kneepad issue as well as have pockets for ropes and releases or whatever at the same time. You can wear whatever merino under them in colder weather. You can thrash them with deer and pig and bear and elk blood.
They are a copy of the Crye Precision pants, so if you want the all American version get the Crye pants.

Amazon.com : IDOGEAR Men G3 Combat Pants Multicam Camouflage with Knee Pads Airsoft Hunting Paintball Tactical Outdoor Trousers : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : IDOGEAR Men G3 Combat Pants Multicam Camouflage with Knee Pads Airsoft Hunting Paintball Tactical Outdoor Trousers : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

Those look like they would work for early season. I have some Ol Tom Turkey pants that I use sometimes for early season that have built in pads that work pretty well. Not sure they even make them anymore.

 

[Robert loper]

I put my knee pads at bottom of tree.
so i never have or had that problem.
you could just wear them on your thighs untill you reach the tree or get setup then just move them doen

 

[colin.704]

buy pants with knee pad sleeves

 

[raisins]

I agree with Kyler. Everyone is on a search for the golden . 0001 lb hunting set up. Be comfortable in the tree. Yes it is a little extra weight on the walk in, but does it make it easier to hang out in the tree longer without moving around, or a more rock solid way to shoot?
The way I got around my knee pads falling down while walking, don't wear them while I am walking. They clip on in literally 5 seconds per leg at the base of the tree. Foot pain and fidgeting in the stand, I got a mission platform. I tried everything I could find including a predator. I go into the woods to enjoy myself and kill deer. If 5 lbs of extra weight stops me from doing either, I need to readdress my set up. If 5lbs extra is too much for you, you might want to lift a couple weights in the off-season and get a little muscle. Or (like I need to) lose 10lbs of stomach weight. I could afford to lose 30-40lbs.

This kinda reminds me of the younger guys on Archerytalk telling older guys with blown out backs and torn shoulders they just need to do more deadlifts and pullups.

It isn't that 5 lbs is stopping me or anyone else. It just makes walking in less enjoyable. Also, you're assuming anyone that cares about pack weight is in bad shape (weak and/or fat). A person in very good shape for their age would still very much prefer a 15 lbs pack over a 20 lbs pack. Also, some folks are older and/or have injuries and so it is much easier to lose a little weight on the pack than it is to get into great shape. It also depends upon where you hunt. Some folks walk a lot further and over much more rugged terrain.

I'm in a lot better shape than most guys my age (mid 40s) and I still want as light a pack as possible.

 

[Loopwing]

This kinda reminds me of the younger guys on Archerytalk telling older guys with blown out backs and torn shoulders they just need to do more deadlifts and pullups.

It isn't that 5 lbs is stopping me or anyone else. It just makes walking in less enjoyable. Also, you're assuming anyone that cares about pack weight is in bad shape (weak and/or fat). A person in very good shape for their age would still very much prefer a 15 lbs pack over a 20 lbs pack. Also, some folks are older and/or have injuries and so it is much easier to lose a little weight on the pack than it is to get into great shape. It also depends upon where you hunt. Some folks walk a lot further and over much more rugged terrain.

I'm in a lot better shape than most guys my age (mid 40s) and I still want as light a pack as possible.

I hear you, I am 46. I don't carry things I don't need, but I am also comfortable in the stand. It just doesn't make sense to me because I go out to kill deer, not hike and climb a tree. If I shoot a deer, the amount of meat I am packing out is way way heavier than anything I am carrying to hunt with.
It is just personal preference. I just like being comfortable and killing all deer, not standing on a strip of metal and only shooting a trophy buck.