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What did you do today that’s related to saddle hunting?

Forgot I also ordered 50’ of 1/8” amsteel…..it never ends
 
Researching “parts and pieces” online and running a spreadsheet to find the cheapest and safest way to build a full DIY kit for new hunters to get into the saddle. I’ve been bugged since last summer by a question an eager teenager asked me “How much does it cost to start saddle hunting?” and I didn’t have a good answer because I knew I was spending way more for bells and whistles than was absolutely necessary. Some people do puzzles in the winter, this is mine!
 
bfriendly said:
This is always a fun type thread. I know I’m always doing something related to the outdoors and this saddle thing has completely consumed me. I learned to tie some knots last night
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Oh yeah, his new self tending ascender hitch is the bomb! That thing works sooo smooth for me. Canyon c-iv and sterling 6mm trc. No more tender!
 
Slept in my EWO tent setup last night/tonight...we got a good cold snap....use some SH technology to make my underquilt...take regular rectangle sleeping bag and make a paracord bridge...like making a fleece saddle on both ends of the bag...hook ur sleeping bag saddle to the biners attaching the hammock to the tree straps....no way I'm paying 100-200 bucks for a "specialized" hammock cocoon.....Screenshot_20220129-115212~2.png
 
Weldabeast said:
Slept in my EWO tent setup last night/tonight...we got a good cold snap....use some SH technology to make my underquilt...take regular rectangle sleeping bag and make a paracord bridge...like making a fleece saddle on both ends of the bag...hook ur sleeping bag saddle to the biners attaching the hammock to the tree straps....no way I'm paying 100-200 bucks for a "specialized" hammock cocoon.....View attachment 60972
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I was Just thinking you must be going Beast mode! But I guess that figures now don’t it….that’s freaking cool right there!
 
Samcirrus said:
Working on a new ROS from a 4" and/ or 6" foam roller. Good results so far! Light and quiet!
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What the heck is that? Pretty neat looking but what is it’s former intended use? Don’t think I’ve ever seen it before.
 
bfriendly said:
What the heck is that? Pretty neat looking but what is it’s former intended use? Don’t think I’ve ever seen it before.
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Physical therapy. Or massage mussels. Recommend a big one for your back if you have some issues. For me it was better than the chiropractor and inversion table.
They are kinda expensive. Did you aquire them for a good price @Samcirrus ?? I would think some PVC wrapped with something might work as well. Got me interested.
 
MattMan81 said:
Physical therapy. Or massage mussels. Recommend a big one for your back if you have some issues. For me it was better than the chiropractor and inversion table.
They are kinda expensive. Did you aquire them for a good price @Samcirrus ?? I would think some PVC wrapped with something might work as well. Got me interested.
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29.99(4") 34.99(6") at target. But 2.99 at Savers across the street! They are way lighter than pvc, can hold 300 lbs. And I put them out in -5°F for awhile then stood on them.... still strong. Plus I dont plan on hunting below 0° more than once or twice at the end of season. I'm thinking to have 4(cut in half) around the tree with my platform. They make almost no sound when setting up on the tree and aren't too big. Ive only curved out 1 of them so they sit flat/solid on the tree...Am with my daughter atm, but will do more work later.
 
Ordered a retractable bow rope because I can never remember to pull mine up.

Used pruning shears for the first time yesterday, need to modify a place for them on my dump pouch.
 
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