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Re: Camp Chair?
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Re: Camp Chair?
« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2019, 08:26:16 AM »
Back when i rifle hunted primarily I dropped a kids folding camp chair into my pack for long sits. It was great! I could set it up nearly anywhere, kept me dry and comfortable for long sits. Also low enough it allowed me to brace both elbows on my knees for shooting when I wasn’t able to set up near a tree or log.
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Re: Camp Chair?
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Re: Camp Chair?
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2019, 10:32:55 AM »
Why not just a turkey vest with a seat pad ? I had one that the seat would drop down, you would lean forward a bit and snap a strap on both sides, lean back and it was like sitting in a recliner.

I've been looking at those too, considering trading in a pack for one of those turkey vest-pack combos.  The only thing that makes me hesitate is that I'm cheap.

Look for used ones. I found one for $25 and I use the pad by itself during deer, and keep it snapped into the vest for turkey. Works great.

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Re: Camp Chair?
« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2019, 03:00:34 PM »
A little something I did on Predatormasters.

 My critique on hunting chairs/seats.



Left to right. These have been relegated to duck hunting.



Left
This chair works pretty good in mud as the cross bars give it some float, no back support so I use it where I can lean back against a log, not used very much any more , I save it for a companion that doesn't have a seat.

Center
Very comfortable, it fits in the bottom of my layout boat for long hours in the marsh, I also use it on low grass banks when duck hunting in a  gillie suit.  Hard to get in and out of and hard to swing on birds/coyotes that aren't in a dedicated shooting zone.

Right
Great seat I use it hunting in brush blinds and thicker cover, easy to move/turn for unexpected shots and easy to get in and out of, I used it a lot coyote hunting in cover that is tall enough to hide me.

LtoR these are my goto predator hunting chairs/seats now



Left
This little tripod stool has taken the place of the three legged chair, it is lighter to carry, quicker to set up and for predator stands I don't need the comfort of a back rest, it gets used where ever  cover is high enough .  It gives me a better view in thicker cover also.

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This little folding seat is great in hillier country, just high enough to get in and out of easily, only draw back is the rounded legs the get to be like sled runners in icy/crusty condition.  I tried one with legs but they sunk into soft dirt too much.

Right
Just a Styrofoam bead filled pad, I use it in snow and ice in hillier country, it is warm and dry on the butt, light to carry and doesn't slide on snow and ice as it is cloth backed.

Hope this gives you some ideas.
After the first shot the rest are just noise.

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Re: Camp Chair?
« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2019, 08:08:38 PM »
Back when i rifle hunted primarily I dropped a kids folding camp chair into my pack for long sits. It was great! I could set it up nearly anywhere, kept me dry and comfortable for long sits. Also low enough it allowed me to brace both elbows on my knees for shooting when I wasn’t able to set up near a tree or log.

Good tip on the low chair to get your knees into play. 

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Re: Camp Chair?
« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2019, 08:11:32 PM »
A little something I did on Predatormasters.

 My critique on hunting chairs/seats.



Left to right. These have been relegated to duck hunting.



Left
This chair works pretty good in mud as the cross bars give it some float, no back support so I use it where I can lean back against a log, not used very much any more , I save it for a companion that doesn't have a seat.

Center
Very comfortable, it fits in the bottom of my layout boat for long hours in the marsh, I also use it on low grass banks when duck hunting in a  gillie suit.  Hard to get in and out of and hard to swing on birds/coyotes that aren't in a dedicated shooting zone.

Right
Great seat I use it hunting in brush blinds and thicker cover, easy to move/turn for unexpected shots and easy to get in and out of, I used it a lot coyote hunting in cover that is tall enough to hide me.

LtoR these are my goto predator hunting chairs/seats now



Left
This little tripod stool has taken the place of the three legged chair, it is lighter to carry, quicker to set up and for predator stands I don't need the comfort of a back rest, it gets used where ever  cover is high enough .  It gives me a better view in thicker cover also.

Center
This little folding seat is great in hillier country, just high enough to get in and out of easily, only draw back is the rounded legs the get to be like sled runners in icy/crusty condition.  I tried one with legs but they sunk into soft dirt too much.

Right
Just a Styrofoam bead filled pad, I use it in snow and ice in hillier country, it is warm and dry on the butt, light to carry and doesn't slide on snow and ice as it is cloth backed.

Hope this gives you some ideas.

What is that little low square one that's great in hillier country?  That's thing looks the business.

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Re: Camp Chair?
« Reply #22 on: April 03, 2019, 05:25:20 AM »
it is a turkey seat, that I picked up over the years, it has a back like a stadium seat but I leave it down for the insulation on my butt and it takes too much time to set up.
After the first shot the rest are just noise.

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Re: Camp Chair?
« Reply #23 on: April 03, 2019, 01:02:32 PM »
it is a turkey seat, that I picked up over the years, it has a back like a stadium seat but I leave it down for the insulation on my butt and it takes too much time to set up.

I don’t know what kind of black magic you’ve got, but your gear and your thinking makes a LOT of sense to me. 

 


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