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Treehopper drill and bolt packs - Show and tell

rakbowhunter

rakbowhunter

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Just put an order in for a treehopper mini drill and some bolts. I tried to do a search but didn't really see what I am looking for, so let's see em!

Show me what's carrying your drill and bolts and where you keep it on your packs. Thanks
 
Got this vortex bino harness free with my binos. Easy stitched some ammo holders inside and they fit the bolts perfectly. Holds 18 bolts. Folding drill stays in the side pocket. I wear it to the tree and while climbing and then take it off for the hunt. Then back on for the climb down.

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tim_dawg22 said:
Got this vortex bino harness free with my binos. Easy stitched some ammo holders inside and they fit the bolts perfectly. Holds 18 bolts. Folding drill stays in the side pocket. I wear it to the tree and while climbing and then take it off for the hunt. Then back on for the climb down.

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Yeah, that's a pretty sweet setup. Might have to go look for a used bino case! Great idea
 
Plinker22 said:
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That is one slick holder. I’m gonna have to copy that. Great job.... and lots better than my ideas.
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Thanks! It didn’t come to me easily man I tried a bunch of different ways before I stumbled into this idea lol. This has worked very well for me and 18 bolts is normally plenty to get me to height and use 4 or 5 for a ring of bolts.


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rakbowhunter said:
Yeah, that's a pretty sweet setup. Might have to go look for a used bino case! Great idea
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Thanks man. I think you can get these vortex harnesses for $25 or so if you shop around.

@Squirrels (pretty sure that’s his handle) on here makes custom packs for the drill and bolts that are pretty slick too.


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@BassBoysLLP came up with it originally I think. It's a molle cell pack from ebay. It works great and is like $8. I've been using bolts 100% this year, but I have a piLe of Cranford t''s and just find them quieter when wet, especially with rubber boots on. My bolts are rubber dipped for some traction and to quiet them down, so they squeak a little. The u channel on the t''s provides great gripp, especially in the snow.
 
That makes perfect sense. That was another question I had. What is everyone doing to improve their bolts? Plastic dip, rubber dip, bedliner...I will eventually invest in cf or titanium for mobile setups, but for presets that will be set em and forget em.
 

Best bolt and drill holder

I recently picked up a treehopper drill and some grade 8 bolts. After much research on this thread and conversations with folks on saddlehunter.com, I have found the best climbing method for me and I believe the most compact carrying system for bolts. I just wanted to share for anyone else...
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rakbowhunter said:
That makes perfect sense. That was another question I had. What is everyone doing to improve their bolts? Plastic dip, rubber dip, bedliner...I will eventually invest in cf or titanium for mobile setups, but for presets that will be set em and forget em.
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For presets with regular grade 8 bolts, I don’t do anything to them. The rust spots add camouflage. I haven’t had problems with slipping or noise and I hunt in the rain a lot.
My carbon fiber bolts, I just added a small strip of reflective tape at the end for visibility
 
I can fit 18 bolts and a drill in my eberlestock accessory pouch that I have attached to my saddle. I also put grip tape and reflective tape on the bolts so I can see them in the dark easy
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bloodsoakedberber said:
Squirrels makes some very fine bolt holders. I have two different ones that he makes and can't recommend them enough.
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I had contacted him about the bolt holders. I know his craftsmanship is amazing, but I think I am looking for more of a pouch style versus a roll out holder. Something I can keep clipped or lashed onto my pack.
 
tim_dawg22 said:
Got this vortex bino harness free with my binos. Easy stitched some ammo holders inside and they fit the bolts perfectly. Holds 18 bolts. Folding drill stays in the side pocket. I wear it to the tree and while climbing and then take it off for the hunt. Then back on for the climb down.

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Dude, that's the best idea I've seen yet!
 
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