I'd like to hear about your favorite hunting seat, pros and cons.
I've been hunting from the ground for a while with no seat at all, but my joints aren't what they used to be and I'm having some trouble staying comfortable enough to stay still. I'm looking for a good packable seat to use this fall.
My favorite hunting seat does not exist. It would be light, quiet, comfortable, durable, stable, adaptable/adjustable, and all biodegradable material (no plastic, just metal/wood/cloth) so that when I forget it in the woods, it will at least melt back into nature in something short of geologic time.
I have not found such a thing yet, so I usually just go with a folding stool.
Waldrop Pac Seat fits all your requirements.
I have not used it much, but I am planning on getting to know and use the Dean Torgues (?) seat. My initial forays seem to show it will be light, easy to carry with my man purse and with practice quick and quiet to set up as long as there is a tree where I want to set up my ground blind.
If you need a pack seat....you will NOT find a better one than the Waltrop IMO.
Terry,
I've looked at the waldrop, but it seems larger than necessary. Do you find it awkward when moving through the brush?
You won't even know it's there-- sorry Terry, but I thought I'd chime in too. The more I use it the more I like it.
My experience after one year using the Walteop is it is easy to use and hangs on the back hardly noticed.
One s,all mod. I recommend is to add to small post on the edge of the upper corners. I cut a 1 inch diameter aluminum pipe in half lengthwise and clamped it to the corners.
The result is to short post that a day pack hangs on neatly and is quickly removable.
I'm a big old guy nd find it comfy but I do use a cushion to raise my butt 2 inches higher .
Terry or Macbow can you tell me where I can check out this Waltrop? I did a search on the internet and cant seem to find anything? Thx
Hello:
Suggest that you search on this Forum. Mr. Waldrop does not have a website. He can be reached and returns calls from both 706-561-7850, his home and 706-577-6495, his cell. He's OUR sort of old-style & values person.
Regards,
Kevin
It was listed on Asbell's site. Not there anymore though. :dunno:
EDIT: Apparently question has been answered already
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=117390
The Hunter's Smart Seat bar none. Check out the thread I posted - "Heading to Ray Hammonds for some Memorial Day Pork'. I talk about the seat there.
Here is the link.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=116978;p=3
Gil
Gil, I will say that I checked out the Hunters smart seat and I actually like this idea/design. It is much more inexpensive than the others and I really like he option of being able to setup at your own height. At times being so close to the ground hinders your view of site and that little bit of elevation will make a huge difference. Again I can see how it would be a preference to each person but I do think I am going to give this a try.
It makes a very small package and takes up very little room in a day pack or fanny pack. It is very light also, yet when the seat and backrest are put up they are the right size and too comfortable.
It is nice being able to set it to your own height. That makes it very easy to stand if you have to.
In addition to a seat you don't have to carry a game drag with you. I bet the whole setup I have weighs less than a water bottle.
Here is the whole package in my fanny pack. That is how I wrapped it when I took it down at night hunting. I could have made it tighter and a smaller package.
There is the seat, backrest and large strap for single tree installations in the fanny pack. That is it. My game drag is nearly half that big.
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I use a 5 gal bucket covered w/armaflex to hold the noise down.
Hap
I use a fold up 3 legged stool for turkeys?
I have a Waldrop seat and can vouch for its quality construction. The one issue I have with it is noise as the weather gets colder. Because of that my Waldrop is used mostly around camp and I rely on my time tested 6 gallon bucket with a swivel seat when it is time to hunt. Everything else about the Waldrop is top notch; its construction, weight, portability...I just need to find a way to quiet it down.
Hope this helps,
Kevin
I am still a firm believer on the Huntmore 360...It is so comfortable on my back since I had my L5-S1 repaired with hardware ...I tried several other seats/stools and found I wasted my money but when the 360 was developed I found my Forever seat...Not only does it feel comfortable Scott has sent me some newer hardware that he has found to quiet it down..Just recently I had a question for him as to something that was happening that I thought was caused by me and he told me he was sending me another part to try...I just wanted a suggestion and he went way above and beyond customer satisfaction...I did ask him another question and that was Could he make it in a recliner style ? Whatever seat you get just make sure they treat you like Scott does with his Huntmore 360 swivel seat...Keefers <><
Waltrop w pipeinsulation added with plastic pull ties!
Most comfortable for me by far has been the Millennium M300.
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I love the Waldrop seat. It is extremely comfortable, versatile, and lightweight. You can tell that it was well thought out. I like it so much that I'm going to buy one for my kids to use when they go with me!
It's also very tough and durable. I accidentally ran it over with my jeep after the first time I used it and it escaped with just a minor scratch.
Great product!
I did a review of one either last year or year before, sorry cann't remember. It is a stick seat, light and will lean on any tree or sapling and comfy even on hill sides. like i said light, carry easy's, sets up quick, like drop and sit, I used in stalking deer and works great.
I use a Nif-T-Seat, or on property I have consistent access to, I have stashed several milk crates around so there is always one close by.
Another vote for the Waldrop pack seat. Works great with my Guille suit.
Torges...
I prefer my DB Magnum. Light and comfortable. I like the Huntmore 360...if I don't have to walk too far with it.
5 gal bucket its light quiet
The Hammock seat! I have a Nifty seat (sp?) that is very versatile but it's not very comfortable after 30 or so minutes. The Hammock seat is so comfortable you may scare the deer away with your snoring! :bigsmyl:
Check out the resent threads on the PAC seat. Some great ideas on customizing the seat with a day pack and netting for stowing a ghillie.
Kevin' Sent ya a p.m. :thumbsup:
I set up my sites ahead of time. I've used milk creats from years. Just carry a couple foam seats to put on top. Right height for shooting off the ground. Takem and leave them.
Thanks for all the input, guys. I hunt primarily public land, so I'm reluctant to set up serious blinds ahead of time. There aren't many worse feelings than setting up a blinds and finding someone else in it on opening day. So, I'm going with a collapsable seat that I can easily pack in and out. I'm also steering away from seats that must be leaned or strapped to a tree, since some of the deeriest (fake word) spots I hunt are old clearcuts and trees are hard to come by. Waldrop seems to be in the lead right now, so I'm leaning that way, but I'm not completely sold yet.
If I'm hunting out of a pop up blind the Huntmore is my choice but if I am doing a lot of walking and want to set up in a likely place I carry my Walkstool it is lite and quick to set up.
Jack