So I got my Muddy climbing sticks, love em.
I also picked up the tree stand straps to carry my stand, sticks and backpack. When I opened the package, I thought they seemed cheap. Well they are! The first use I had about 35-45 pounds of gear.
Sticks = 10 lbs
Stand = 12 lbs
Pack = 15-20lbs (guesstimate)
Had about a 1/2 mile walk in and then out. The straps seemed to give out a bit, but nothing broke.
Fast forward to last night, third time using them. Shot my doe, waited till dark, packed up and went to get her. The woods were pitch black and super thick. Had to go through some nasty stuff and then all of a sudden, SNAP! The damn straps busted at the sew seam... Great timing! J then strapped my backpack on, carried my bow and flashlight in one hand and stand with sticks in the other.
Once I found her I had to struggle to get everything out... Had I known they would have been so cheaply made, never would have bought them. I'll be sending them back ASAP!
I've seen some guys here with the Game Plan Gear system. I'll be grabbing that most likely. Are those with this setup happy? How about some pros and cons? Or other suggestions.
I also picked up the tree stand straps to carry my stand, sticks and backpack. When I opened the package, I thought they seemed cheap. Well they are! The first use I had about 35-45 pounds of gear.
Sticks = 10 lbs
Stand = 12 lbs
Pack = 15-20lbs (guesstimate)
Had about a 1/2 mile walk in and then out. The straps seemed to give out a bit, but nothing broke.
Fast forward to last night, third time using them. Shot my doe, waited till dark, packed up and went to get her. The woods were pitch black and super thick. Had to go through some nasty stuff and then all of a sudden, SNAP! The damn straps busted at the sew seam... Great timing! J then strapped my backpack on, carried my bow and flashlight in one hand and stand with sticks in the other.
Once I found her I had to struggle to get everything out... Had I known they would have been so cheaply made, never would have bought them. I'll be sending them back ASAP!
I've seen some guys here with the Game Plan Gear system. I'll be grabbing that most likely. Are those with this setup happy? How about some pros and cons? Or other suggestions.