justsomedude
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This is a rig I could carry when I might end up just ground hunting but can break it out and get up a tree quickly. And it's light enough where I won't be mad that I have itSitDrag with webbing bridge
Camp Ultralight mountaineering harness with a sling in the loop for comfort (on a prusik when at height)
Tether with Ropeman and locking biner (I don't like 9mm rope though..sticking with Yale bandit). The 9mm tether tends to bind on the tree and tends to slightly jam in the Ropeman
Black diamond 5 step aider clipped to tether (should be shorter than a standard tether) with Prusik.
Foot stirrups tied from webbing on a separate Biner
Ropeman or any one handed adjustment on the tether is essential for one aider climbing.
As you step up, you have the tag end in your hand and the tether is tightened immediately.
A Linesmans belt with one handed adjustment can be helpful when raising your tether.
Loading the rock harness and SitDrag with your weight at the same time spreads the load and makes it much more comfortable. You could experiment with sling length to get it right but adjustment makes it easier (Prusik).
With Stirrups and aider as platform, to rest you hug the tree. You can easily stand straight up. Comfort depends upon your shoes. I'll likely wrap these to make them bigger. You can brace your feet against tree and get around it. You can also shoot weak side.
To declutter, you could remove the aider at height but it can come in handy...one foot in aider at a lower height and one in stirrup to turn sideways.
Weighs 60oz in a stuff sack. Could be lightened slightly
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