Best Tree Stand Harness

Black diamond vario rock climbing harness

Ask BeHop. edit title to (paging BeHop). He and the the other ol baw (can’t remember name) do a lot of saddle hunting and I’m sure are up to date on the best harnesses and manufacturers.

ETA: I think “mylsuhat” does a lot as well

Are the rock climbing harnesses good even if hunting from a tree stand? Or is their sole purpose for saddle hunting? Just seems like it would be awkward to sit in a tree stand with the anchor point coming across your body and in front of you.

Ive been intrigued by the idea of saddle hunting, but don’t feel like i could do an all day hunt in it.

I wear a hunter safety system x-1 in warmer weather and a hunter safety system elite vest in colder weather.

I used a Muddy Ambush when I am hunting from a ladder or a tree stand

Hunter Safety System

I second this. Switched to a climbing harness this year and love it

I switched to a rock climbing harness for bowhunting in lock ons a few years ago, I don't tend to sit in stands so its way more comfortable to me to just stand or lean. I Hunted a saddle the last 2 seasons, I can sleep in that thing. I've made many all day hunts over the last couple years, It does take some getting used to.

Anchor point in front of you is actually better in a lock on. It is never in the way of a shot since it is at waist level. Allows you to put on or take off clothing as someone else mentioned. Finally, in a fall it would flip you around to face the tree making it easier to get back to safety.

I am converting to saddle next bow season - moving from lockons.

Keeping up with bayou bow hunter on Instagram and learning through him.