Saddle Hunting For Beginners - Gear List

[@hardwaterhacker]

Great info, Allie! I've watched several saddle hunting for beginners videos and none have been as clear, concise, and informative as yours. Thanks!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Shootemfulloholes]

Great video ive been saddle hunting for 2 years now and i must say your vid is very informative especially for the beginner. its amazing how it has evolved in this past year!!! thanks

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you. Much appreciated!

[@TommyTactix]

Thank you so much... this is so helpful. Tons of “Saddle hunting” videos with minimal detail. This is so helpful.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad to hear that! I hope it helps!

[@andywhite9932]

Ive been searching the internet for hours trying to figure out what to buy. You nailed it. Thank you so much

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad it helped!

[@landonstark5605]

Good video, I liked the hack of attaching a pad to the tree vs knee pads. You also convey your real opinions of gear well.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching Landon!

[@GRockBlues]

It's cool that you do this video in hunting clothes...too many videos out there done in shorts and sneakers...awesome job keep up the good work Yinzer!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you!! Yinzer nation!

[@Skizzlawncare]

Yinzer here too !

[@TheSpeyfisher]

Allie, Several questions? Number one, how long does it take to do a set-up? Number two, what is the advantage of saddles versus a tree stand? Number three, are you limited by the tree you want to climb????? Number four, since you are hunting back east ( ie, I'm here in Oregon) how high up do you go? Thanks Allie and as always please stay safe! Great video

[@OutdoorsAllie]

It usually take me about 10-15 minutes to set up. The advantages are countless, shootability, hideability, mobility, etc. I am not limited by the tree I can climb, but I prefer about a basketball size diameter with few low hanging limbs. I usually end up about 16 feet high depending on the situation. Thanks for watching!

[@charlesshepherd9132]

Excellent and simple breakdown of the equipment. It can be very overwhelming for someone looking into this system. If someone doesn’t want to spend the money for a Ropeman, look up the Distel hitch with a tender. Uses the same rope as the Prussik but is easy to adjust one handed.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I'll check out the distel hitch!

[@longtime2live4]

I know saddles have been around for a while but never considered because comfort , I may stay in a tree for some time . So looking forward to your next post !!

[@josephtreadlightly5686]

If u want 2 be more versatile & not be lugging gear everywhere the saddle is ideal. I pull a bike cart with my fat-tire bike & it is nice when I have less gear 2 pull on the cart since I have no gear on my body when biking these long distances.

[@tfallow3014]

i sit from 4am to dark in my saddle with no issues, when i used a stand it was hard to do that with out my back cramping

[@bamabiker]

i stay in the tree from dark 30 to dark 30....comfort is great in a saddle. in a stand my butt always goes numb

[@timblack77]

Thank you... Just ordered my saddle today and your info is great. Cant use my climbing stand anymore due to bad shoulders so i hope this works for me

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad I could help! Thanks Tim!

[@tjhoss6729]

Great job young lady. You explained everything very clear. Thank you.👌

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad it was helpful TJ!

[@brandon1795]

Thank you for took your time and made this video. Very helpful! Thank you again Allie!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@darralldougherty5388]

Get a web strap 1 or 2 inches wide with loops on each end that is adjustable in length. Hook a second carabiner to the one you have on your tether. Run the web strap around your back & connect each end to the second carabiner. Adjust to your comfort. Really helps with back support! You have it as an extra. I would put it as a must.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

ahhh I like that idea!

[@Crackhouts]

What about those of us who live where the trees have branches, LOL! I watch videos of dudes (and ladies) going up trees that look like telephone poles!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Just easier for demonstration. I hunt in tons of trees with limbs. Especially conifers.

[@ericwiitala5407]

Thank you for this video (and all of your videos)! 😊

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching Eric!

[@ronhart8857]

Very helpful, Thank you so much. Love your channel

[@tommyholt3465]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jwrees57]

Wow ! Great info ! Been using hangon stands and screw in steps for 25 years and thinking about at least switching to the climbing sticks never have liked the prussic not either

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching Joel!

[@texn7526]

Great video, Allie:) Thanks so much!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you liked it!

[@stephenhubchen4962]

Good intro video into the basics of saddle hunting. One thing though, there are some pretty strong opinions arguing against the use of a Ropeman ascender on your tether. For the linesman belt fine, but a lot of very experienced climbers do not feel it is safe to use the Ropeman on your tether in place of a knot (prusic or otherwise).

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Interesting. Why?

[@stephenhubchen4962]

@@OutdoorsAllie There are strong opinions both ways but generally the "against" crowd feel the ropeman is capable of damaging you rope in certain situations. This video can explain the cons better than I. Keep in mind the guy has about 30 years as a arborist climber. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7RlZKspLKheLs

[@jthomasstthomas]

Thanks Allie. Helpful video.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beeamerica5024]

Good video good information but I didn't get to see that beautiful dog climbing Styx are what I need

[@robertbutler721]

You are on top of your game very informative 🦌

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks Rob!

[@tphvictims5101]

Stopped by to say hello. And have a safe and healthy holiday season. Any one ever tell you that you looked like Cher? I mean that in a good way. Happy Holidays. And from now on I’m fishing from a tree stand. 🎣

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Have a great Sunday! Thanks for watching.

[@passion7171]

Thank you for sharing very informative 👍

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Glad you liked it!

[@josealfaro797]

I guess I should have been clear it works as a Bow and rifle hoist.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

ahhh i see

[@michaelpayne8501]

Thank you !!

[@williamjenkins8566]

I have a lone wolf hand climber that I use and it cut out sticks, platform and linemen rope.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I dig it!

[@fishingwithhoffman7365]

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[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thank you!

[@pahuntnut]

if you dont have a platform the arches of your feet will take a beating. Been there, done that. I think ill go with the Trophy line as it comes with two pouches, It seems everything Tehered sells is an add on.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Trophyline is a little more bulky, very comfortable though!

[@mrhubof]

I have never considered a saddle sexy before, then I saw this video. Great review, thanks!

[@markw176]

Do you prefer trophyline or tethrd? I think I’m going to go with tethrd saddle and trophyline sticks and platform.... decisions decisions!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I think thats a great decision Mark!!

[@tmills1565]

Thank you!! Appreciate it

[@LiboltAdventures]

Wow some great details.

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks for watching!

[@LiboltAdventures]

@@OutdoorsAllie u r welcome

[@josealfaro797]

You should look into Huntin' Hoist. By far the best I've come across

[@OutdoorsAllie]

I'll check it out!

[@josealfaro797]

@@OutdoorsAllie sounds good

[@melissacook6676]

I looking at purchasing a saddle I looked at both of the ones you mentioned and according to their specs they are to big for me,. I am 5'2" 110lbs with a 25 in waist. Do you know of any one that makes a smaller saddle for smaller people?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Hey Melissa. Im not specifiicaly sure about that but the Tethrd Phantom is very adjustable! Thanks for watching!

[@PaulWRose]

Hey Allie, just watched your gear video. I normally hunt with a climbing stand on state property and ladder stands or hang ons, on private. But I am interested in saddle hunting. Is there a saddle hunting package, that you know of, that includes all the gear needed? Thanks for the video btw, very informative. Happy hunting!

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Im not aware a package, but its not hard to find. Shoot me a message if you have questions!! Thanks for watching Paul.

[@bamabiker]

tethrd has everything you need as far as your saddle gear. i highly recommend hawk helium sticks. get the versa straps and ditch the buckles tethrdnation.com/

[@JayN4GO]

How do you keep all this in order in your pack? I swear some people go in full crazy mode. 1 stick with dental floss and tooth picks kinda stuff. Haha

[@OutdoorsAllie]

hahahahhahah its usually a mess

[@-RONNIE]

Nice video

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Thanks Ron!

[@mannyvaldez7136]

Hey Allie, just found out about saddle hunting a few days ago when I saw your channel. It looks like it is intended for bow hunters. I only hunt with rifles. Is it something that rifle hunters can use?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Yes, absolutely.

[@mannyvaldez7136]

Thanks Allie.

[@codyhughes2591]

Is the saddle comfortable enough for an all day hunt?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Depends on how many deer you're seeing. LOL

[@OutdoorsAllie]

Im not an all day sitter anyways, but i'd say a few hours is no issue at all.

[@MegaNips123]

Do you find it awkward to shoot your bow out of the saddle?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

At first, yes.

[@MegaNips123]

Outdoors Allie after hunting out of it a few times, do you enjoy it?

[@OutdoorsAllie]

@@MegaNips123 Took me a couple sessions to get comfortable, but now I prefer it!

[@josephtreadlightly5686]

I have purposely

[@josephtreadlightly5686]

I have purposely setup on the back side of a tree 2 keep it between me & from the direction. However saddle hunting gives u this advantage plus u don't have 2 stand the whole time on your sit. The ability 2 swing 2 the left or right is a big bonus. When waiting in ambush u need as much of that 360 degree mobility that u can get. Great video, not too long but u covered all the basics.

[@boboz780]

I last 5 minutes the most. Once you pass 40, better off stay on ground.

[@moses777exodus]

Best wishes, Lord-Jesus-Christ com

[@Cummins-]

Knee pad will also help keep from wearing holes in your hunting pants

[@OutdoorsAllie]

For sure.