Hello again. Newbie asking more questions. I know from reading here that i will need to look at padding my knees somehow when hanging. What seems to be the preferred method? Knee pads or tree pads? What pads are you folks using and are you happy with them? Basically I am looking for recommendations. As always, thanks for the feedback.
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Which knee pads? Tree pad instead?
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Tree pads guys are using everything from the xop seat cushion to a sweater or jacket. The number one choice for knee pads seems to be these guys:
https://www.911supply.ca/products/arcteryx-leaf-knee-cap?variant=30946212867
Sorry for the Canadian link eh.
https://www.911supply.ca/products/arcteryx-leaf-knee-cap?variant=30946212867
Sorry for the Canadian link eh.
I use volleyball knee pads light and flexible i don't even know i have them on most days. I always wear them even if I'm not hanging. Its nice to kneel down and not have wet knees for the next couple of hours
The xop seat pad works great for me. I don’t care much for wearing knee pads
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I went on-line at Home Depot and ordered a pair of camo knee pads and they sent them to the store by me and I picked them up . They weren't expensive and free shipping to the store. Check them out.
I use to hate my knee pads. That all changed when I bought these. Pricey but they are light, comfortable, compact, and have a hunter friendly attachment system. Money well spent.
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Check out "soft knees" inserts. They are used with work pants(Carhartt and ****ies) that have pockets sewn in knees. Can't forget them, can't drop them, always where I want them and no strap digging into the back of my knee. I had Grey Wolf Linnens make me a pair of uninsulated camo pants with knee pad insert pockets.
I am using my mountain biking soft shell pads. Light, work great, and technically free because I already had them 
It is amazing what I have been recycling for use for saddle hunting. Knee pads, random webbing, little bags, buckles, carabiners from rock climbing with the kids, etc. Gonna have to take some pics when it is all assembled.
It is amazing what I have been recycling for use for saddle hunting. Knee pads, random webbing, little bags, buckles, carabiners from rock climbing with the kids, etc. Gonna have to take some pics when it is all assembled.
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There is a Army Navy Store near where I live that carries them for $59.00 . I'll have to check them out.I use to hate my knee pads. That all changed when I bought these. Pricey but they are light, comfortable, compact, and have a hunter friendly attachment system. Money well spent.
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I value shopped for a while before scoring these for $46 to my door on moosejaw
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I really like these
https://nocry.co/products/nocry-professional-gel-knee-pads
Amazon has them for $24.99 free shipping
https://nocry.co/products/nocry-professional-gel-knee-pads
Amazon has them for $24.99 free shipping
I use 2 different things for knee comfort.
1) cushion that I strap to the tree, Cheap and light
2) a bow case that can be strapped to the tree and in the middle of the case is a cushion that is made to lean against will in a regular stand, but I place my knees on the padding. The case also has storage for everything you need (or think u need) for a days hunt
Can't remember the name of the bow case but the the guys on "Major League Bowhunter" TV show uses them.
1) cushion that I strap to the tree, Cheap and light
2) a bow case that can be strapped to the tree and in the middle of the case is a cushion that is made to lean against will in a regular stand, but I place my knees on the padding. The case also has storage for everything you need (or think u need) for a days hunt
Can't remember the name of the bow case but the the guys on "Major League Bowhunter" TV show uses them.
Arcteryx= so nice.
Not cheap, but fit well and don't creep up and down the leg even while walking a long distance. Cushioning is in the right place and they are so light. If I lost mine, I'd suck up the steep price of admission and buy them again.
Not cheap, but fit well and don't creep up and down the leg even while walking a long distance. Cushioning is in the right place and they are so light. If I lost mine, I'd suck up the steep price of admission and buy them again.
I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Fox-Racing-Launch-Knee-Guard/dp/B0033PRRCI
But I already have them for mountain biking. There are tons of mountain biking options out there for as little as 20 bucks. This particular style is a soft shell, slides on (under your pants) and is very light and comfortable. You won't even know it's there.
But I already have them for mountain biking. There are tons of mountain biking options out there for as little as 20 bucks. This particular style is a soft shell, slides on (under your pants) and is very light and comfortable. You won't even know it's there.