Waldrop Pac Seat Review Most Versatile Hunting Chair

[@rossmccollum61]

Thanks Jason for your independent and thorough review of the Waldrop Pac Seat. I have thought about ordering a Waldrop for years, but I never pulled the trigger. However, after trading a couple of emails, with Tim Shiver @ Waldrop, I ordered a Pac Seat and large Game Sac. I think the Game Sac will will be handy during my upcoming Arizona cow elk hunt this September. I credited your KZbin video, in my email to Tim, for pushing me over the edge to order the Pac Seat. The fact that you purchased the Pac Seat was the most convincing factor to purchase. So thank for pointing that out. A very positive review of a product that you spent your hard-earned money on has much more weight with me, than a glowing review of a "gift" from the manufacturer. In addition to your review of the Pac Seat itself, taking the time to demonstrate the various setup scenarios, and carrying options, were other key factors that helped with my decision to purchase. Finally, I would like to note that Waldrop is a Veteran-owned company and they do give consideration to Veterans, but you do need to contact them ahead of ordering. I emailed them a picture of my VA card. Thanks again Jason, for another informative video. Good Hunting, Ross

[@SamkoTradBow]

Love hearing this! You are gonna love this seat! Great product, great people, and so great multiple functions between the ways to use the seat.

[@EthanPageHunter]

Where has this thing been all my life….? I’m floored. What a practical and functional piece of gear!

[@SamkoTradBow]

I felt the exact same way when I saw it for the first time in camp last week. Aaron Farley had one.

[@kendallinman606]

I have been using one for a few years now, this seat is the greatest tool a mobile ground hunter can buy. Great video. You will wonder how you hunted without it for so many years. 😂

[@SamkoTradBow]

Excited to hunt with it. Can't believe I just found out about it

[@Puddins58]

I bought one last year and it’s a great product. I’m 72 and don’t climb trees anymore but I wish I had this available 30 years ago.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad to hear you like it. I can't wait to use it for deer season

[@pathfinder5804]

I looked at this a yr ago and thought it was super cool!!! Can’t justify the cost when I can grad fold up camping chairs for $8 in Walmart and have 10 of them spread through the woods where they are needed. We also have to bring our animals whole to tag them at tagging stations in my state so that hinders the functionality of this. I always LUV to see different ideas though and this is a great multi tool!!! Great review as usual!!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

That's is very true. One of the big advantages to this chair is how it can adjust for hills, dips, uneven ground and how it can get right against a tree even if it has roots or a wide base. I definitely love this chair. I. Going to actually buy a second one just to have a back up.

[@yourmomma2995]

i didnt look at the price, is this more than $8 ?

[@pathfinder5804]

@@yourmomma2995 Hahaha!!! Just a bit more😆 believe when I looked at it the price was around $220ish

[@yourmomma2995]

@@pathfinder5804 wow thanks for the info, in this biden economy i have been forced to ONLY buy the bare essentials, so no chance on that for me.

[@caseysmith544]

@@yourmomma2995 It is the stupid what happened during the Pandemic keeping the prices high well after, blame China for most of why everything is $$$ right now.

[@djkilpatrick5256]

I think it’s a great tool. A bit pricey, but when you compare it to sticks and stands , saddles and this and that. It’s not that bad. Great tool for late season where I hunt at. Not to mention the older/fatter I get lol!

[@SamkoTradBow]

In today's money it's a great price comparatively. They are a small family owned business so it's not like they can buy materials at the rate as make companies can and nothing is automated, it's all 100% hand made. I love it and the functionality and the quality.

[@charlie1011]

I ordered one but now I’m honestly wondering if I’ll get it before gun season.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@charlie1011 yep right before hunting season is not a good time to order hunting stuff. Everything ends up out of stock or a long lead time. Same with saddles, stands, gear etc.

[@charlie1011]

@@SamkoTradBow yea I agree with ya 100 % but it was a month ago and the thing that has me concerned is I get no reply to emails but I’ve gotten 2 emails that appear to be spam about this product. So yes I’m working that I just lost $275

[@reedmitchell6716]

Best seat on the market. And I have bought many seats over the years. My current favorite is the Millineum Tree seat. Now that you showed how to put packs on I will be getting one. I boned out my buck last year. And will never drag a deer again. This will haul my game bag. Thank You.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree dragging animals is pointless unless it's required by regulation. I have a spot I hunt that requires deer to be brought out whole and to a check station. That sucks! Boning them out in the field is so much faster and easier.

[@Austin_P]

I’ve been eyeballing this for a couple years now. Glad you did a review. Differently on the list for next year!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Such a great chair. You will love it

[@tradarcher8714]

I bought mine directly from David. He mad a few up grades for me. He is a great guy and built an amazing hunting chair.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep soild people, solid company and amazing product!

[@johnd7215]

Been eyeing one of these for awhile. Just ordered it. Jason your review was the best I have seen on this chair hands down. Thanks.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I bet you are gonna love it! I'm very happy with it

[@tradmanmike3360]

Another great video! Got to buy this chair, impressive! November 3rd, I was blessed to kill a near 150" bruiser eight point. Got it with my 40# VPA hybrid longbow, 3 arrow quiver, 600 carbon arrow, Mangnus 150 non-vented 2blad Buzz Cut. 18 yrd shot. 40yrds. run and down. I have all your same climbing set up (watching your videos) but getting old and have taken half my deer over the last 45 years from the ground. Good hunting my friend.Always thumbs up from the 641...

[@SamkoTradBow]

Such a great chair. Congratulations on the beautiful buck. Ground hunting is tough but so rewarding and much safer and easier set ups!

[@rossmccollum61]

Follow-up on Waldrop Pac Seat Order: Jason - I received the Waldrop Pac Seat last week. I am extremely pleased by the quality of materials and construction (welds, paint, hardware, and etc.). It is everything that you described in your comprehension review of the Waldrop Pac Seat. The large Game Sac will definitely come in handy. I am looking forward to using the chair during my Arizona archery cow elk hunt opening Friday September 15. Thanks again for your hands-on, detailed review, and recommendation. Ross

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you love it too! Good luck on the elk hunt!!

[@briargoatkilla]

Had my eye on one of them for a couple years. I need to go ahead and buy one. I love ground hunting and I always pack out my deer, so it makes perfect sense.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree 100% I'm so happy Aaron Farley showed me his waldrop pacseat. I was hooked the second I handled it. This thingnis amazing

[@glennflake5732]

Can’t wait to see a video of you using the seat to deer hunt and loading the meat for carry out under your backpack ❤

[@SamkoTradBow]

I'm excited to make that happen too

[@zachdavis712]

Been looking at one for a few weeks. I hunt from the ground with no seat at all a ton but this will be a game changer!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sure is an amazing hunting chair.

[@BayouToad]

Ive been looking at the Waldrop seat for a few years now. Im just going to break down and buy one, you get what you pay for.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I bet you are gonna love it! I sure do.

[@chuckbert3117]

I just bought some wide bottom crutch bottoms for my wife that are made so you can go through sand, I bet those would be great for the front legs. After looking further into this seat I’m probably going to buy one.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Great Idea. It comes with tennis balls if you need them. But Honestly I have not had a problem with the legs sinking. We used it fishing today along the soft bank and zero sinking issues.

[@greyhunter9287]

Nice review. Had this one on my radar and this was just good confirmation for me. And I’m with you on the simplicity and like you, I see this as a one time purchase. Thanks sir!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep its definitely a buy incentive use for life type seat

[@danielstern2513]

Jason, you are a game changer! J/K Great review and info, keeping us up to speed.

[@SamkoTradBow]

🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnp1839]

The chair legs seem to hang kind of low and near the back of your thigh in backpack mode. I have read that some individuals complain that the legs hit the back of their legs when hiking in has that been an issue for you? I like your suggestion of mounting it to the outside of your frame pack as another option👍.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have not had any issues with my legs hitting the chair legs. And I hike alot with this chair fishing (I fish out of it more than hunt right now).

[@journeyman7189]

Solid piece of kit. Thanks for the review. Nate

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gregklena4962]

Have one for one season,used it 4 times n killed 2 deer with it. Great chair

[@SamkoTradBow]

Love hearing this and congratulations on the 2 deer

[@DanielQuillian]

I have turkey and deer hunted for years with one of these. They are worth every dime. Absolutely silent and unbelievably comfortable. Easy to shoot from even with a longbow. For stand hunting on the ground you will not find better.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Love hearing this! Can't wait to hunt with mine.

[@gregklena4962]

I second that

[@cregp72]

So I noticed on the website they had a Turkey one but it was only a couple inches shorter just wondering if I get the original if it’s that big a difference that I would not want to use it for turkey hunting as well

[@SamkoTradBow]

@cregp72 I think the full size is 15 inch height and the turkey is 8 inches. If that helps ya figure out what's best for you

[@chuckbert3117]

I think it’s on par as far as price goes but from many years of hunting a seat that has legs on them sink into the ground, usually on more than the other. If the front legs were like the rear it would be a winner.

[@SamkoTradBow]

He sends it with tennis balls on the front for us swamp hunters to use. But honestly even in the swamp it doesn't sink bad. The rubber feet on the front are big diameter and barely sink even in the ga swamps

[@dennisringgenberg161]

Cut a piece of pvc pipe a little wider than the legs. Drill 2 large holes, 1 for each leg. Its a hack that is done on lawn chairs to keep them from sinking in.

[@floridacrackeroutdoors1902]

8 but one of the chairs this year unfortunately it was the most uncomfortable chair I've ever sat in my life however with some very simple modifications I was able to create a very very comfortable hunting seat out of this contra I am a very big man 6ft 175 lb normal things just don't seem to fit me properly I always have to modify them

[@SamkoTradBow]

I love it! super comfortable and works so dang well.

[@jefferyrobbins3468]

You make a very compelling case, and looks great. I know you said it is quiet, but is it truly quiet?? At risk of being redundant (forgive me), I ask because I've been burned so many times by chairs that eventually make noise at the joints when sitting in them, twisting and turning to look, or shifting weight. I weigh about 210 pounds. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Kind regards.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have not heard one sound or squeak from it yet under any circumstances. Not once. Hopefully that continues but if it ever does develop a squeak I will fix it with stealth strips

[@americanwoodsman4206]

Jeff, if you're looking for a seat that is truly dead quiet in any weather, then check out the Ground Effect hunting seat by 03 Outfitters. I've used it in temperatures in the single digits and it never made a squeak, and I weigh over 200 lbs. It's the only seat I'll use for deer hunting anymore. Hope this helps! I forgot to mention that Sean's Outdoor Adventures does a nice review on this seat on KZbin. It's titled: Portable Hunting Seat Review.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@americanwoodsman4206 looked that that seat before. Looks great but won't work for me as it has to be by a tree. The waldrop is a leaner or a self standing seat. Most of the places I want to use it doesn't have trees. It is 100% dead quiet so far and it also acts and a frame pack. Love the waldrop.

[@george2099]

Hi, Jason I just ordered a pack seat going to WV in October will give it a try. Have you had any problems now that the season on? I have heard some say they had some noise with the newer ones.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Have not hunted out of mine yet. Bit used it a ton fishing and zero noise. I bet you are gonna love it

[@glennflake5732]

Can’t wait to see a video of you using it real time hunt. Mobility great for pig hunting. Only design comment I have is that I would have made both leg bottoms solid bar. No legs to sink in ground.

[@SamkoTradBow]

It's easier to stabilize with the front being separate legs on un even ground. It also co.e with tennis balls you can put on it to keep it from sinking in the mud. This chair is so amazing. I don't sit and hunt for hogs I still hunt for them. But look forward to using this during deer season.

[@glennflake5732]

@@SamkoTradBow oh thought you might try it pig hunting too. Thanks for the insight on the leg design choice. You got me thinking about selling all my Saddle gear and getting out of the trees.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@glennflake5732 I'm not ready to give up my stand 100% yet. But won't be long before I do. In the meantime this chair will be gold for the times I do set up on the ground.

[@glennflake5732]

Jason, just talk to the folks in Columbus that sell the chair which is slightly north of you and I at the Columbus airport area. . They sold 50 in the last seven days! Also gave me a $50 veterans discount and brought the price down to $175. Their current batch is being powder coated right now, and I will drive over and get one next week. Thanks again for the great video and awareness of this product. Keep up the good work.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@glennflake5732 outstanding! Such a great chair! Matter of fact taking it fishing with us tonight for some bank fishing

[@likeadog7752]

Hey Jason one more question. My wife is going to buy this for my birthday. I can’t decide on the regular or the turkey version. I usually like being low to the ground, but hard to tell as I can’t test these chairs out. Are you happy with the regular or do you wish you had the lower turkey version? Thanks always value your opinions.

[@SamkoTradBow]

The turkey chair is 8 inches off the ground and I can't remeber the height of the original I have. But it's perfect in my opinion I can still lift off of it to twist and turn to shoot with only my legs. I'm very happy with it. Have not hunted with it yet as it's still so super thick down here and I want to see the deer coming in these swamps. But look forward to using it once the leaves drop and I can see more than 10 yards from the ground

[@likeadog7752]

Copy. Thank you sir.

[@orlandomartinez4031]

That’s a nice looking chair , I like that shirt where can I order one ?? I looked at the link attached but it says it’s not safe

[@SamkoTradBow]

The link is my website tbwpodcast.com and it is safe. Im just not paying 3k a year for the certificate to say its safe..lol

[@littlewoody5539]

Jason is there a good traditional bow shop in Michigan that I can go to? I’m tried of compound bows and all the gadgets .

[@SamkoTradBow]

I know lost nation archery, and st joe river bows, and javaman bows are in michigan. so is two tracks, and bivouac bows.

[@bryanwilkes9364]

Just ordered one. Thanks for the review. How long did it take to get yours?

[@SamkoTradBow]

mine took 2 days from order to my door. But not sure about today. I know they make everything in batches all by hand. so it might be a little longer right now.

[@bryanwilkes9364]

Thank you sir

[@likeadog7752]

If you had to choose between this and your hang on what would it be?

[@SamkoTradBow]

right now my hang on still. Im not ready to be on the ground all the time yet. but that day is not far away. Im getting tired of being stuck in a tree and now that im gonna be hunting many miles deep and scouting my way in carrying all the stands harnesses etc is gonna get old quick. Plus there is a real power to hunting on the ground. Right now Im expecting to be about 60% tree and 40% ground for deer this year.

[@lukebonagurio4503]

Good review thanks might be getting one

[@SamkoTradBow]

Such an awesome chair!

[@jacob4047]

Thank you. I ordered one and used it once. It seems to "creek" a little like it is settling or something when leaning against a tree. Every few minutes, "creek". Anyone else have that issue? Am I doing something wrong? Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Mine has not made a sound yet. But make sure you have the back flip bar in the up position when leaning on a tree so only the front 2 feet are on the ground.

[@jacob4047]

@@SamkoTradBow Thank you, I will try that.

[@jacob4047]

@@SamkoTradBow , I think that was it. I went out this evening and sat against a small tree. First time I ever saw a buck chasing a doe, they almost bumped into me when they came by. I had 3 more come in within 20 yards and never knew I was there. I guess being comfortable and still makes all the difference. Thanks for the review and content. I am a paetreon subscriber also.

[@denniscampbell8240]

Now that's cool,,,,,gotta get one

[@SamkoTradBow]

You will love it

[@orlandomartinez4031]

Looks perfect for dove hunting also

[@SamkoTradBow]

I never been dove hunting. but its an excellent chair for sure.

[@micahhwilliams]

It is!! I use mine for everything from simple camping trips, dove hunts, and most certainly Bowhunting deer!

[@caseysmith544]

I have other options for hunting that will work well and replacements for them are not as pricy, the small easy take down stool is the main thing I will replace with a better model when mine fails for good, that Walmart one had a single leg of the 4 fail after light use, in the 2000's but is not out of use if I sit on it in the right way that for bowhunting will be my main model and getting a new one for hunting uses. Then a flat folding black chair if needed for long use sitting and last my Heat a Seat if I am hunting a spot that has enough places to set that down on but mainly for Gun hunting when it is colder out.

[@SamkoTradBow]

But none of those options can pack a deer out or lean tight to a tree with lots of roots. I have all those folding chairs too. They are good. But do not offer any of the features this thing does. This chair is so amazing! I will never go back to those other hunting chairs again. Not after using this!

[@caseysmith544]

@@SamkoTradBow I totally get that but I do not need those options where I live and I do not pack out my animal, only remove the guts that is mandatory due to some odd laws on packing out animals that makes it almost impossible to do so, needing the head of the animal sticking above the head of the person, making it more likely for shorter people to get shot at in low light especially if you got a buck and not a doe even with the mandatory one piece of visible hunter orange on above the waist.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@caseysmith544 yep some states have crazy regulations. I have a place here in ga we have to take the deer out whole ungutted at specific times of the year.

[@caseysmith544]

@@SamkoTradBow There are places like that in South Dakota too but they have such odd limited deer season for gun and if lucky bows that it is not really worth the hassle to try and hunt those spots.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@caseysmith544 yep I hate dragging deer anymore

[@Agodinabox]

Where is the drink holder and the USB ? Wait where is the portipottie hole in the seat and toilet paper despenser. It should have an umbrella actually two one for over the seat an another one for the drink holder. Ahhh nevermind I couldn't afford such , but never the less you have an awesome gear platform !

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sure is a great hunting chair

[@toddr5732]

cool chair but I already have two or three nice backpacks !!

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have many great packs as well and they all carry this chair perfectly. This is the nicest hunting chair I have ever seen. I love it

[@mikefromoh2925]

I’m worried about the bar in the back. How would this do around trees that have big roots that come off at the base?

[@SamkoTradBow]

You put the bar up and lean the chair against the tree. Watch the video I show it in both set ups. I don't think there is a better chair for trees with roots. Thats the whole reason he developed that swing bar for self standing or flipping it up for a leaning chair.

[@mikefromoh2925]

@@SamkoTradBow thanks for explaining. Looks pretty cool!

[@michaelhaworth8317]

I noticed the chair legs ride low when being on back. Do you notice this or is it awkward?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Not a problem at all even going over blow downs. Especially when I carry it on the back of my pack and it sticks out away from me a bit more. This chair carrys like a dream and is so comfortable and multi functional. I love it. Also keep in mind im only 5'6" tall!

[@mormegilthurin5421]

When do they release the climbing version

[@SamkoTradBow]

lol! there sure is a power to hunting off the ground and it sure is nice not to be stuck in a tree sometimes. This is perfect for those times and situations.

[@Unknown--user610]

Very cool brother

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it. Such a great chair.

[@Unknown--user610]

I just watched waypoint survivals alice pack chair hack and bought all of that yesterday online. Wish I wouldve watched this first but both options are excellent@tradbowpodcast

[@t2brfu67]

Excellent 👍

[@SamkoTradBow]

Such a great chair

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

New sub , don waldroop outdoors , wheres this waldrop from

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! David Waldrop the inventor of the Waldrop pac seat is in Georiga.

[@jrspoonmore2246]

Where can you get one an what is the price

[@SamkoTradBow]

Link in the video description or waldroppackseat.com

[@michaelyates2498]

get the turkey one

[@SamkoTradBow]

Turkey one looks great too

[@MWoodslore]

And I Thought my Helinox Backpacking chair was Expensive 😂

[@SamkoTradBow]

I dont think 225 is expensive for this. Most pack frames cost that much, most hunting chairs are over 100 and this one peice does all that and takes the chair to a level I've never seen. All under 5 pounds of pure quality and simplicity. I am going to buy another one soon and put it on a shelf so I always have a back up!

[@MWoodslore]

@@SamkoTradBow I'm Aquiring to much gear.. I'm trying to scale Down on all the gadgets and gizmos.. My Jet Sled is still going 8 years later 😁

[@davidleist7587]

I see tennis balls on the feet of some. You feel these are necessary?

[@SamkoTradBow]

They come with tennis balls if you want to put them on. I have not seen the need for them yet but will carry the balls in my pack first few hunts incase I need them in the swamp

[@normanphair8488]

225.00 + 75.00 shipping that's a $300 chair all day

[@michaelyates2498]

ta da told ya

[@SamkoTradBow]

I love it

[@chuckbert3117]

It has a 12” seat width, too small for me.

[@SamkoTradBow]

maybe some day he will make a larger framed one.

[@chuckbert3117]

@@SamkoTradBow 👍I hope so.

[@bryanwilkes9364]

@@SamkoTradBow how long did it take to get your seat after you ordered

[@SamkoTradBow]

@bryanwilkes9364 mine only took 2 days from order to at my door. Not sure how many he has pre-made already but when I ordered he had them in stock and available

[@AA-fg3wj]

$225.00

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep and that's a great price for all the function this chair offers and the quality and the sub 5 pound weight. Well worth it.

[@Jc4947]

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