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Title: Waldrop PacSeat...
Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 02, 2012, 06:19:00 PM
Well I just ordered one, I hope it arrives soon!!!!! Those who hunt with em, any tips tricks you'd like to share!
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Post by: Mudd on March 02, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
two tennis balls on the front feet.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 02, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
Hmmmm.....For what???
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Post by: joebuck on March 02, 2012, 06:43:00 PM
I stuff my bow holder between the top seat fabric. I taped some rubber tube on each leg foot that holds my decoy stakes . One on each side.
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Post by: 3Feathers on March 02, 2012, 06:47:00 PM
Money well spent.
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Post by: Mudd on March 02, 2012, 07:07:00 PM
The tennis balls will allow you to sit on some softer ground without sinking in.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 02, 2012, 07:54:00 PM
Great idea mudd.....thanks!
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Post by: PeteA on March 02, 2012, 08:20:00 PM
My buddy got one. He attached a mid sized fanny pack right to the frame. Works great.
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Post by: Covey on March 02, 2012, 09:43:00 PM
Cloth camo tape makes'em a little more quiet. I put a little fanny pack from the army surplus on the back of mine...works great! Mudd, them there tennis balls come in camo?   :D  

Jason
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Post by: Ringneck on March 03, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
I wrapped my seat bar with hockey tape to quiet it down after it started sqeeking a bit. Great chair and love mine. One of my best purchases.
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Post by: Mudd on March 03, 2012, 11:46:00 AM
Hahaha!! Covey with what I weigh it wouldn't matter much as they are usually below eyeball level anyway.....lol

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 03, 2012, 12:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mudd:
Hahaha!! Covey with what I weigh it wouldn't matter much as they are usually below eyeball level anyway.....lol

God bless,Mudd
:biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
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Post by: KDdid on March 03, 2012, 01:04:00 PM
Now that's funny, right there!!!
I'm currently modifying a pack bag to the frame, and hope to come up with a way to get my ghillie, camo backdrop netting, and the bag to all pack between my shoulders. I have yet to hunt out of it, but will fix that in a few weeks.
Kevin
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Post by: Ringneck on March 03, 2012, 01:44:00 PM
Here is my set up for the last two seasons. Cheap Wally World bag attached to the seat back grommets with mini caribiners. My blind material is also strapped on.

(http://www.fototime.com/895F2D5828743B1/standard.jpg)

(http://www.fototime.com/7860D1540B4E185/standard.jpg)
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Post by: Roger Norris on March 03, 2012, 02:58:00 PM
Great seat, waaaaay worth the money.
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Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 03, 2012, 05:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ringneck:
I wrapped my seat bar with hockey tape to quiet it down after it started sqeeking a bit. Great chair and love mine. One of my best purchases.
Ringneck...can you elaborate on exactly how you used the tape to quiet the squeaking? Thanks!

I use mine not only to hunt out of, but it makes a great chair in the tipi and around camp!
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Post by: Covey on March 03, 2012, 06:43:00 PM
A little vegetable oil where the seat hinges helps with the squeaking!

Jason
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Post by: Ringneck on March 03, 2012, 06:55:00 PM
Kevin, the bar on the seat under your legs sqeeked when it was cold on mine. It was caused by the fabric rubbing on the metal, so I wrapped it with tape.
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Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 03, 2012, 07:09:00 PM
Jason and Ringneck,
Thanks for the suggestions. First thing I have to do is determine exactly where mine is squeaking and then use the appropriate fix!
Kevin
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on March 04, 2012, 07:11:00 AM
More pics of Chair use please. set ups etc.
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Post by: PeteA on March 04, 2012, 07:17:00 AM
Hey Redneck, my hunting buddy has almost the same exact set up! It looks and works great. Everything for a full day in the woods right there.
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Post by: Bob Morrison on March 04, 2012, 09:02:00 AM
Alot of great ideas, keep them coming. BTW a great hunting seat lite and easy.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 04, 2012, 09:55:00 AM
Thanks for all the tips...all great ideas!
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Post by: Mudd on March 05, 2012, 11:46:00 AM
Is mine a little different than those posted or have I been using it incorrectly?

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/DSC02029.jpg)
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/DSC02028.jpg)
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/DSC02027.jpg)
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/DSC02026.jpg)

I have bought and built a bunch of different hunting seats in my lifetime but this is the best money I ever spent and way better than those of my own making.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Ringneck on March 05, 2012, 12:30:00 PM
Beats me, Mudd. It appears to work both ways!
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Post by: joebuck on March 05, 2012, 04:19:00 PM
Here is my Waldrop Pack seat set up for my turkey season. Been using a version of Davids seat now for 15 years. It's perfect for how i turkey hunt.

Heres a side profile how i tote my arrows in my Annawakee Adjustable side quiver. I used John screw knobs, drilled a hole in elbow bracket and attached.. It's perfect to leave on or take off and lay besides me. Notice seat is extended out for picture but would be tuck in for wearing the pack.
 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/jmb1221/seatunloadedarrows.jpg)


Heres a pic of the other side is use a Piggy back arrow holder to haul my DSD decoy stakes. No rattling or anything..right there to use. Notice how straps are on the opposite side of ho they would be when i wear it.
 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/jmb1221/seatdecoystake.jpg)


Whats a Waldrop pack Seat without a pack attached. This old pack i cut the straps off and zip tied to lower half.  i like the pack mounted to lower half due to fact i carry alot of stuff on top. Notice how i use paracord to lash the 2 nd leg.
 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/jmb1221/seatsidebar.jpg)


Here is is all loaded. Notice how the 2 leg supports flips up half way and serves as a shelf to hold my decoy.. This is a very comfortable haul to hold my decoys and camo cape. (fish net looking stuff)

 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i150/jmb1221/seatloaded.jpg)
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Post by: Ray Lyon on March 05, 2012, 04:35:00 PM
Great tips there Joe.  Thanks for the pictures.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 05, 2012, 07:40:00 PM
Good stuff Joe, thanks!
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Post by: Terry Lightle on March 06, 2012, 05:38:00 PM
Ordered mine yesterday
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Post by: Rustic on March 06, 2012, 09:01:00 PM
Nice pics Joe.  :thumbsup:   Now, I am "definitely" interested in getting one.
Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: ron w on March 23, 2012, 03:16:00 PM
Nice weather and I had some time....so today a test drive was in order in the back yard. I set up the pac seat against a tree and did some shooting from it. I think this is going to be the hot ticket for hunting this year,,,,,sits well, was shooting my 62" longbow with no problem from it. Best guess would be that I will not be able to stay awake very long this fall....   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Ground Hunter on March 23, 2012, 04:55:00 PM
Mine is so comfortable it think it was designed by some anti-hunters.  Thank goodness there's no head rest.
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on March 23, 2012, 05:13:00 PM
Where could I purchase one of these?
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Post by: glenbo on March 23, 2012, 05:42:00 PM
I just received mine yesterday.I am very happy with my purchase.Made in the USA.It only took about two weeks to get it.My mini cat quiver will fit nicely on the side with a couple of zip ties.Glen
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Post by: Kevin Hansen on March 23, 2012, 08:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Iowabowhunter:
Where could I purchase one of these?
http://gfredasbell.com/index.php

This should fix you up.
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Post by: Dirtybird on March 24, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
Great info guys, I love my seat and use it for turkeys and deer.  Comfortable is the key and this seat is it.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 24, 2012, 08:53:00 AM
Just got mine wednesday, took 3 weeks to get but well worth the wait!
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Post by: Terry Green on March 24, 2012, 08:56:00 AM
Here's a tip.....don't let any of your friends use it.....they wont want to give it back.    :biglaugh:
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on March 25, 2012, 12:27:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Here's a tip.....don't let any of your friends use it.....they wont want to give it back.     :biglaugh:  
I hear ya brother!!!!!! LOL!!!    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
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Post by: Gib on March 26, 2012, 01:27:00 PM
can someone tell me how much? My work computer won't let me open  that site,thanks gib
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Post by: alligatordond on March 26, 2012, 01:36:00 PM
139.95 + 15 shipping.

It's worth it!
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Post by: Gib on March 26, 2012, 01:37:00 PM
thanks ,gib
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on March 26, 2012, 07:02:00 PM
Thanks Mr. Hansen! I will have to check that out, going to learn to hunt from the ground this year, and I figure a nice seat is just the ticket to keep me focused and comfortable
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Post by: Whip on March 26, 2012, 09:16:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Here's a tip.....don't let any of your friends use it.....they wont want to give it back.     :biglaugh:  
Yep, mine didn't make it home with me after a trip to WY...
I have a replacement though - in the process of getting it set up for the turkeys.
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Post by: Roger Norris on March 27, 2012, 09:43:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Here's a tip.....don't let any of your friends use it.....they wont want to give it back.     :biglaugh:  
Ha! True Dat! I borrowed Fred's and he had to remind me more than once to bring it back!!!  :biglaugh:
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Post by: todd smith on March 27, 2012, 01:15:00 PM
Great thread.  Looking forward to more.  One of my local friends picked one up at KZoo this year.  I'll have to check his out and see how he does with it.  thanks!!  todd
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Post by: Gray Buffalo on March 28, 2012, 06:28:00 AM
Hey Mudd

Can I use your's to see if I like it? I'll make sure I have it back to you by Jan 2013
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Post by: Mudd on March 28, 2012, 09:46:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Gray Buffalo:
Hey Mudd

Can I use your's to see if I like it? I'll make sure I have it back to you by Jan 2013
GB you are more than welcome to come sit in mine all you want... just don't take it out of my yard...lol

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: T-Bowhunter on March 28, 2012, 03:35:00 PM
I just placed my ordered for one of the Waldrop Pacseats.
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Post by: saw1 on March 28, 2012, 04:08:00 PM
Does anybody have a picture of yourself sitting in the chair and shooting from the chair? Just looking at the chair doesn't look as if it's made to shoot from it. How do you set that up in front of a tree? Won't the rear frame be on the tree roots and keep you out from the tree? If anyone can help, Thanks
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Post by: PeteA on March 28, 2012, 04:26:00 PM
Just got one from the wife and kids for my BDay yesterday! Sat on it in the living room and watched the Ranger game!
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Post by: PeteA on March 28, 2012, 04:34:00 PM
Saw, it's a great design. You can use it with or without the back legs. With them it is a self standing seat. With the rear legs left in the folded position the top seat bar rests on the tree trunk. The front bottom legs are placed aboout 12-16 inches away from the tree base. You sit pretty low to the ground. Check out the website their a sponsor here available through G. Fred Asbell.
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Post by: saw1 on March 29, 2012, 08:28:00 AM
Thanks Pete, I didn't know it could be used that way against a tree.
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Post by: Bill Turner on March 29, 2012, 12:49:00 PM
Definitely made to shoot from, either agaist a tree(a little more upright)or free standing. I hunted all season out of mine with a guille suit and 62" to 66" Hill long bows. Very comfortable and easy transport. As Mudd said earlier, tennis balls are a good thing to have on the front legs to prevent sinkage or loss. I like the chartruse balls. Set mine down to prepare a problem with my bow quiver and walked off leaving the seat on the ground. Back tracked and found it pretty quickly because of the bright colored tennis balls. For the ground hunter who ventures well off the beaten path this seat is a beast.
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Post by: stujay on March 29, 2012, 02:40:00 PM
Like rigneck's setup.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Biathlonman on April 06, 2012, 08:09:00 PM
Anyone have an accurate scale?  Curious what it weighs?  Might have to add one to my arsenal.
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Post by: str8jct on June 09, 2012, 05:30:00 PM
Biathlon mine was 4.75lbs out of the box.  

I've had mine for a few weeks now and think I've got it tricked out like I wanted.
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Post by: Covey on June 09, 2012, 06:09:00 PM
I've sold alot of treestands, blinds, bows....etc but my pacseat is one thing I'll never sale! Anybody that buys one, will not regret it!

Jason
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Post by: str8jct on June 09, 2012, 07:17:00 PM
Thermacell, catquiver, & 'man purse' from a military surplus store.

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0661.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0662.jpg)

The man purse is attached with zip ties and does not interfere with leaning against a tree.  The way I rope webbed the back leg is still usable to sit with but I have to carry it in the up position.  I will use that put extra clothes and stuff on top of the webbing and wedge it against the back for carrying.  The web strap will be used to keep it tight.

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0666.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0668.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0667.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0665a.jpg)

The catquiver is attached using rubber kwik-straps (3rivers) for easy removal but is rock solid and doesn't get in the way when leaned against a tree.  I also wrapped pipe insulation rubber tape around parts I thought might rattle.  I also wrapped it around the seat bar to cushion it against my leg but it squeaks A LOT and has already torn so I will probably have to take that off.  If you see any improvement needed let me know.

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0664.jpg)

(http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m430/str8jct/DSCN0669a.jpg)
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Post by: JMSmithy on October 05, 2012, 12:42:00 AM
I like it...how does it compare w Huntmore or Quake Industries STAG Seat?

I'm looking for comfy quiet seats in my groundblinds    :goldtooth: