Post by: blackpowderhunter on July 21, 2017, 07:29:55 AM
Will be used on public land, anywhere from 100 yards off the road to 3 miles off the road, so portability is high on the list (just below safety) as it also most likely wont be left out in the same place overnight.
A few options I was looking at were
X-Stand, lone wolf (most expensive of the bunch, but if its worth it not a problem), or the summit explorer.
The fold flat is almost a deal breaker for me, as it makes it WAY easier to strap to the outside of a pack.
Anything else I should be looking at? Or features to keep in mind?
Thanks!
Post by: bracer40 on July 21, 2017, 08:07:22 AM
This one runs 15lbs. I'm hunting elk from the ground (mostly) this September.
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Post by: Special T on July 21, 2017, 09:30:56 AM
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Post by: bracer40 on July 21, 2017, 09:52:10 AM
I own an inexpensive rivers edge steel foldable climber and a couple of summit vipers. The rivers edge is just a loaner now. Too noisy, and cumbersome to set up. Nothing ruins a bow hunt when the stand creeks when you stand to shoot. I will be packing in my viper several miles for elk camp this year. For day hunts I found a way to nestle and secure my day and a half pack to the stand when on my way to setup.
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That's how I do my Viper
Post by: Special T on July 21, 2017, 10:06:54 AM
There is a slight learning curve to packaging it up so that it packs well. I found that purchasing a couple of 1" nylon straps to cinch the 2 half together and secure the pack to the climber made all the difference in the world. Additionally I used a bunch of black foam pipe wrap and camo tape to add comfort and silence. Probably spent $20-30 bucks upgrading it.
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Post by: Special T on July 21, 2017, 10:07:41 AM
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Post by: blackpowderhunter on July 21, 2017, 11:34:35 AM
The other question is how big/kind of pack you using?this will be my first stand.
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i use an exo 3500..have always just hunted from the ground, but thought it might be good to add options.
mostly would be used for archery season (i've read people say go open front for archery) but it would also get used for muzzy season if a tag was drawn.
Post by: Special T on July 21, 2017, 12:24:43 PM
You should find some folks near you so you can try/look at their stands and strap you pack up to them. Buying new they arnt cheap, and it seems like you can't get hurt buying a used one. 2c
Where about do you live?
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Post by: blackpowderhunter on July 21, 2017, 01:12:36 PM
Post by: bracer40 on July 21, 2017, 02:52:31 PM
Im in Renton
I'm in Seattle and would be glad to let you check out my viper and open shot. Would have to be after next week as I'm out of town all next week. Busy scouting on weekends