HOW I CLIMB IN A TREE SADDLE - Start to Finish - DETAILED

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

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[@ashfrahm]

Awesome video!! Looking for a new pack, which one do you use?

[@joesguiltyguitar]

If you are carrying a bow through the woods wouldn't the game Warden think your hunting out of season??

[@alphakilo7005]

@@joesguiltyguitar just don’t bring your arrows or your release. You can still practice climbing and haul everything up even hang your bow.

[@joesguiltyguitar]

​@@alphakilo7005thanks for helping me understand that .. there's all kinds of new laws being made that makes it difficult sometimes...

[@GardenArcher7625]

Nice video.. Fun fact -> deer are almost color blind; they check for movement. This is why they shake their heads.. The brain compairs the "pictures" and tries to find out, if something changed.. You can use any color.. Greetings from Germany

[@Ajumi-]

I also only use the tether, the lineman belt is only a backup if i encounter a branch . Some suggestions which might be worth a try: Use the orange rope as tether, that way it isn't in your way, you still can have your stuff attached on it on the ground. I personally have a carabiner in that loop (instead of girth hitching it to the tree) so if a branch shows up (:D) it feels easier to detach the rope from the tree than to manipulate at the ascender to open it there to overclimb the branch. I also have one clothespin just behind the carabiner which is in that loop on my tether, that way if there is slack (as you show in 14:44) the rope does never become loose / fall down on the tree as it usually does, it just stays in place. (i have a minirope which whom i attached the clothespin to the loop in the thether so it does not fall down) But i honestly feel that is more important with thin bark trees, the ropes have more friktion on the kind of trees which you climb in the video. I mostly climb thin bark trees and i try to avoid too much movement with my arms, that is why i climb like this. Attach your backpack with an easy smal rope like the sticks on the tree, since you now don't have the orange one anymore for that. One suggestion which is a bit pricy but it is extremely nice: Use a grigri and decend with your orange rope from the tree, learn the JRB knot and just be amazed how easily that rope comes of the tree. I use the grigri for safety reasons, repelling in the dark is just safer than climbing back down (my opinion), it is also more fun. I would higly recommend to have an JRB instruction video on your phone, haha, i trained that many times on the ground but sometimes after shooting a nice buck or freezing for a few hours my brain was just empty so better have all the knots digital with you. I personally climb without sticks and without a platform, but that looks really nice how you are doing it! Loved your video! :)

[@proaquatics4005]

This is one the more detailed videos I’ve seen on how to use a tree saddle. Great video

[@christophertowsley8563]

So while wrapping the rope around the attachment button on the one stick you want to go under one full time around and then create your figure 8! Great video tho, thank you!

[@joesguiltyguitar]

I think it's awesome there's women getting ready for deer hunting season..

[@savageCI]

I second the knee cushion and back rest such a game changer and for me I started repelling down and found it much safer when getting down at night

[@shelbyraines234]

Great content miss maus, my boys are in to hunting but my baby girl is 10 and she's really wanting a bow so I'm fixing to buy her one , I hope she truly finds the passion of archery and hunting, so thank you for being a good example to all the young girls out there,God bless

[@MrTrapper1111]

Never thought about only using the tether and not the lineman belt. I hate the line belt it’s always in my way. I’ll be trying your method this season

[@trashpanda2396]

I second this. Your taking it in anyway. Maybe a notch quickie on the tether and if you hit branches trow the lineman belt around till you move the tether past the branch?

[@MandyDodd]

I never use the lineman's belt either, if I can help it 🫢

[@georgemorrison1888]

Hugely helpful as I am thinking of transitioning from a stand to a saddle. Thanks.

[@perrymartin4447]

Love your enthusiasm and dedication towards our great sport, keep up the great work ❤❤

[@nomorelsforyou3750]

Very cool. Can't wait to see the big buck vids

[@roscoe635]

Thanks Kaitlyn, great video, I picked up a couple great tips.

[@darrenwilson-u7c]

Hey K have a great season be safe enjoy the video nice to see you again.

[@davyboone1794]

Best saddle video ever. You will not get that kind of detail from a guy's explanation of anything, and I for one need it. I'm a very slow learner. That she is cute also helps with my usual Inability to focus properly.

[@Ibelieveinfreedom]

Come men, are you that desperate. Why always have to be one 🤡. She is providing knowledge.

[@brob-zy8zi]

Thanks for such a detailed video. There's a lot that goes into saddle hunting.

[@PapawRoger]

Thanks for taking time to explain the saddle.. hunted for many years and used about every kind of stand but never considered using a saddle until I watched this.. I’m definitely going to look into it.. I think it would be great for those times when it’s a very long walk to where you’re hunting.

[@rocksolid1829]

Appreciate this one! Just got a saddle setup and this has made my setup a lot easier! Where did you get the extra top from? Thanks!

[@dee6338]

My first year saddle hunting in my new tether phantom I dig it and still learning as I go until I get quick with it I am considering double steps sticks one stepers are a pain

[@ilndboy7]

I think this is a great “How to set up and use a tree saddle for hunting! 👏🏽👍🏽

[@deansmith9383]

Very nice I used a saddle a long time ago before they were so popular I loved it still have it it is great for going in deep away from other hunters love you young lady be careful and I hope you have a awesome season ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christophertowsley8563]

You can also pull in the bar on the ratchet as you tighten it and it won’t make any noise!!! Pro tip lol

[@swere1240]

i used to use sticks but after i started climbing trees for work a few years ago i started using the blakes hitch to get into trees. all i carry is my platform and bow and saddle. its not the best for blind hunts because i go out and put paracord in the trees i want to hunt pre season so i can just pull my rope up easily and not mess with a throwball in the dark which would be not fun to do lol. all together my setup doesnt weight much at all. main reason i do this though is because i only hunt public ground and i somtimes have to walk over a mile with big ravines i have to go up and down and less weight makes it so much easier. great video though looks like you have your system very well thought out. i might start bringing a pad like that cause thats a great idea.

[@hackmanoutdoors1626]

Only thing I do differently is I have a automatic bow retriever hooked to my backpack and then bow. So as you pull backpack up it let's lime out so you can retrieve bow afterwards. One less rope to tangle on the ground works great.

[@TheByers1]

thank you , just changed my game for the better

[@rylandrummonds]

Good content. Good luck this season!

[@Andy-sy1ko]

Perfect instructions 🦌🤺

[@hotshotelkslayer4547]

Well done video from The Humtress… Nice job Kaitlyn…good information…thank you😊

[@donthornton7528]

Thanks for sharing took a little while but so does cooking good food

[@dougrogillio2223]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@jonathansimmons4253]

Those Tethrd Fold and Go's works great as a shooting rail. I keep one on each side of the tree while gun hunting.

[@Rammerjammer_83]

I like the idea of using the tether when climbing. What do you use to pull your bow up?

[@jeffstamps5159]

well done can.t wait until season starts .be carefu andl.good luck this year,

[@johnavonyates4105]

Now I'm fired up for 2024!

[@daviddanz6451]

I just wish that the stuff wasn't so expensive, I'm an older man now on a fixed income and still love to hunt and would love to try this.But again, with a fixed income,You gotta watch what you're doing

[@WayneHines-td2wh]

Cool Kaitlyn, are you going with your tree stand for ya elk hunt? 🤠

[@winstonlandis1352]

Nice video. I hope other girls are learning from your vids because we need more girls like you. Best of luck for 2024 from GA!

[@disposable_hero2748]

Hey Kaitlyn thanks for making this video. I just bought my first saddle and excited to give it a try. I hate heights with a passion and usually only use 2/3 of the extensions on ladder stands 😂😂 I see some people with fear of heights do better with saddles so I want to give it a go. Do you mind me asking how u fell at one point?

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

I fell because I climbed down to go pee, took the saddle off to do so, and didn't put it back on to pull my sticks. Practice using it from the ground first and you'll learn to really like them!

[@disposable_hero2748]

@@KaitlynMausOutdoors Thanks for sharing your experience so other can learn =] Glad you are ok. I can't wait to practice. I ordered the XOP Mando and edge platform. Tethred lineman's rope and tether. I hope I can get into some trees that have trunks that bifurcate. That with some back cover im hoping to stay around 10-12 ft and work my way up higher with time.

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

Yea I knew better, but I was in a hurry. Bad excuse lol. But nice I hope you like it. It took me about 8 full hunts to get super comfortable with it and learning what worked for me. If you have cover, 12ft is plenty high

[@OvertimeGamers-t8y]

Yeah ive been using a linemen belt and sometimes it almost feels like a hindrance more than a help.

[@SteveMcQueen-bx4hu]

Good stuff your sharing, Kaitlyn! Paying attention to the details, and sharing with folks, is nice! Been using a saddle, original Anderson tree sling since 1984, that my Bride bought me! Fear of heights was the driving factor, and it was the best piece of equipment Ive had for tree stand hunting. Recently purchase newer saddles that a great, along with practicing the JRB Tree Climbing system. Safe, no slack, system. Check his site out, he has techniques for all types of tree stand hunters! Have a great weekend, and good hunting to ya!

[@xcmandan]

Very thoroughly explained. Thanks for the time you took. So many new hunters in my circle of friends that will see this.

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

@xcmandan awesome I hope it helps. Let me know!

[@stevemueller3705]

Oh my!

[@leepatton1180]

Hi Kaitlyn

[@aaronmeeks1155]

If you don't mind the extra weight, get the jx3. It's the most comfortable saddle on the market. Also if you would attach the orange rope to you instead of the tree, then you would only have one rope to move up the tree

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

You have to loop it around the tree when you start or you can't pull everything up and let it hang right away

[@BGad-mh8lk]

Great video Kid !! That was very informative. Just one thing I want to touch on about your tree selection. I may be wrong but I believe your are in Michigan? You really want to be extra cautious when you select your tree. I may be mistaken but it looked like you were in an Ash tree, if not my bad. However if I am correct then you really need to be cautious about being in an Ash tree because of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). If you are not familiar with that particular invasive species then you really need to educate yourself on it and the effects that they have on the Ash trees in your area and the areas you hunt. I believe there are like 36 states that are currently infested with EAB. I am a utility arborist and I am quite familiar with EAB. I just want to keep you and everyone safe when/while aloft in trees. If you can do one thing for me PLEASE at least look into EAB and the effects they have on the structural integrity of the tree...Just want to keep you safe so you can keep creating great content.. Your Loyal subscriber, Brian

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

Thanks for your point. I am not in Michigan but I have heard of those ash borers. Definitely something to keep an eye out for

[@craigesckelson1510]

Ash trees make great trees to hunt in, unless they are dead from the border which will be clear from the lack of leaves in the tree, prolly not smart to hunt in any dead tree, genius

[@jerrysmith3410]

Yo Kaitlyn. Ditch the sticks, go 2TC you are already putting two tethers on the tree. You will loose a bunch of gear weight. Good video

[@lewisjefferies9638]

What sticks does she use?

[@jbrtn]

Great video Kaitlyn! If you'll allow me to suggest anything, use a linemans on the way up, it'll speed things up for your climb, rather than constantly readjusting and taking the load off the hitch

[@1001gator]

This video makes it way more complicated than it needs to be.

[@brucevonah511]

Late Oct early Nov is coming!

[@craigb9489]

Is there a weight limit for saddle hunting?

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

The rating for most are around 300lbs

[@rogerhook8002]

I look at all the equipment and wonder if there is a weight savings. Additionally, hanging on the side of the tree, even though you walk yourself to the opposite side of the tree as a deer approaches, well, I doubt the efficacy. Each her own, of course. Saddle hanging isn't for me. But thanks.

[@Johnny_Rocket66]

This is none of my business but I’m going to ask anyway. Are you and Chris Bee still together? You two were always my dream couple. My Gf and I fell in love with archery because of you two.

[@RedWingsFanClub]

Looks like she didn’t wanna answer haha

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

Yes is the answer. I just heard Chris talk about his girlfriend falling out of a tree.

[@Andy-sy1ko]

Finally! A saddle tutorial for old guys like me! It only took 3 days of searching and viewing but finally got some help. Thanks Kaitlyn, this was a huge help. You'll always be best in my book!! 🦌🤺

[@timbow50]

I’d love to see her practice enough to whip his butt on a good decent 3-d. Not that stupid 70-80-100 yard crap.

[@Crayz919]

Your stick rope is over your orange rope so good editing cause u couldn't pull the orange rope as it was when u hung 3rd stick...

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

I literally said that the first few times I hang, I have small things like that to remember. It's not the end of the world, just means you step back down and fix it

[@JosephMerrell-i8d]

Seems like a lot of moving parts. Think i will stick with my equalzer climing stand.

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

You can definitely simplify your set up way more than I do it. It's great for public land when you want to be mobile, but I do use lock ons for my permanent sets

[@paradoxrotations4086]

Please please please for the love of god and all the people watching you. Review how to tie your steps. There’s a final knot your missing that locks it in. You’re currently using friction only to keep the stick to the tree. Please!

[@gary4345]

Gave saddle hunting an honest try for 3 years. Went back to lock on. Def perks to saddle hunting but just not for me

[@marcosgg90]

Jesus That Took for ever

[@JJVPYOU]

One comment. Undoing your carabiner to clip your camera is not safe. You should never unclip your carabiner. Why not add another carabiner to secure the camera. One that is not part of your safety equipment. Another thing. If you want to get higher, there is no need to bring 5 or 6 climbing sticks. Just add aiders to your sticks. You might find you need 5 - 6 stick height when you get to the tree and only brought 4, or vice versa. Aiders give you the option without the extra weight of 1 - 2 extra sticks.

[@Howardmedia-T]

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[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

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[@cjr4497]

PLEASE READ THIS: Ascenders are not fall arrest devices. You shouldn't be climbing with them and putting slack in them like that. If you fall they could cut your rope, especially an 8mm rope. They are perfectly fine on a lineman's belt or on your tether when standing on your platform. I strongly recommend a belay device or friction hitch to climb the way you are demonstrating. Personally, I would just use a belay device on that orange rope you got, and just use it to climb. Ditch the loop and tie a triple lock carabiner on it for when you have to go around a branch. If your sticks give our or if you slip off one, you could just rappel down to the ground. I don't want you to get hurt again or anyone else to get hurt. Go to www.youtube.com/@HowNOT2/videos and look up his videos with ascenders.

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

I'm confused why you think ascenders aren't good to use? They're literally built for climbing. I never said they are 100% fall proof but neither is anything. Anything can technically break or go wrong. That's why you inspect your equipment. I do see your point on the belay though. This is just how I do it

[@jleach8985]

​@@KaitlynMausOutdoorsAscenders aren't meant to handle the force of a potentially long fall. When you put slack in your line climbing up you create a scenario in which you can slip and fall a long way and generate more force than it's rated for (shock loading). There's better ways to climb that are much safer

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

Ok like what?

[@gtchalie5038]

@@KaitlynMausOutdoors Yeah I'm curious too. Just driving down the highway ain't safe. There are risks in everything we do. The only safer way to do it is stay home!

[@cjr4497]

@@KaitlynMausOutdoors Your method is okay. The ascender + 8mm tether combo you are using to climb is where the danger lies. Just use a friction hitch with a tender or a device like a Madrock Safeguard in place of the ascender. It only takes about 4-6kn for an ascender to shred 8 to11 mm rope. If you fall from even with your anchor point (factor 1 fall) or above your anchor point (factor 2 fall) you could hit that number even if you don't have a whole lot of slack in your line due to the static nature of the fall. Slack is our number one enemy when going up a tree. That said, by all means, use your ascender on your tether on your platform to position yourself. I weigh 200#. You won't ever catch me on anything less than 9.5mm rope. My tether and lineman's belts are 11mm, and I use a Ropeman 1 on those. My rappel rope is 9.5mm. I mainly use a Madrock Safeguard on it.

[@kylebailey8498]

Didn’t you break your leg last year climbing teacher

[@KaitlynMausOutdoors]

@kylebailey8498 yes because I wasn't wearing any safety equipment. It was human error not equipment error

[@joesguiltyguitar]

I'm glade she is back in the saddle again lol isn't that a song or something lol 😂

[@kylebailey8498]

I was just joshing ya stay safe

[@raulmorales9967]

Way too much gear,Tree climbers are way easier,This type of hunting is for young people.