What is your favorite harness? I have a HSS vest that is nice but a bit heavy and cumbersome to hike in. I end up wearing my safety belt way more because its so light and easy, but would feel safer in a nice harness.
I have a gorrilla harness that I bought at wal mart for 50 bucks. It's similar to a HSS vest but is half the weight. I like it so far.
I'm a HSS man. But will be interested to see what this thread turns up.
I bought a Gorilla G20 before our season started this time and really like it.
I switched over from summits seat of the pants to muddy outdoors last year. I like both of them. I like the leg adjustments on the muddy outdoors a little better though.
Hunter safety system for me.
I like the HSS vest because of the ease of putting it on or taking it off. It is heavier than some, especially since I usually have stuff in the pockets, but I don't have any issues with walking in it. It's comfortable and I feel safe in it. I wish the lineman's loops were a little farther forward and the zipper stuck and won't open on one pocket. Thankfully it is empty. Otherwise I can't complain.
My son has a Gorilla, I think. It is certainly light, but I don't want to have to go through the gyrations he does to put it on. I also like that the HSS clicks, so I know the buckles are locked.
Whichever one you prefer, WEAR IT! Left in the truck, none of them are worth a hoot!
I have a HSS vest. Nice to get on and off quickly but lately I've been putting on the plain old harnesses that come included with the stands. Nice and light and I wear it under my outer layer.
I bought a spider harness for 100. A few weeks ago. It's very lite and easy to put on. They also sell the part that let's you down if you fall.
muddy outdoors
Really like my Gorilla
mine well i like my two feet on the ground :laughing: :laughing:
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I like the HSS Ultralite. Easy to get on and off and I do not notice it when in the stand.
Just went to the Muddy - Love it! Lightweight and easy.
Ill be in trees for the first time next year and am looking at the Spider harness with there decent system, ill be doing a lot of public land with a climber (x stand) so want to stay light and safe.
I have not used these yet but doing a lot of research and leaning this way.
QuoteOriginally posted by two4hooking:
Just went to the Muddy - Love it! Lightweight and easy.
Have it as well and I alsolike the built-in bino straps.
Used a seat o the pants harness for 15 years.
Spider harness is my new favorite as of now.
Replaced my old harness last year with a Gorilla G30. Probably overkill, but you certainly feel secure in it.
I wear the HSS because that is what I have. Never tried another brand.
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I have heard the company was sold and they will not be available for a year or so :confused:
I actually just purchased two within the last three weeks. The first harness was a HSS Ultra Lite X-treme Harness. I was in between sizes (S/M,L/XL), so I went with a S/M...mistake, it was too small to wear with layered clothing.
Tonight, I get the second harness which is a Lone Wolf Alpha Tech. While the fit is good, I'm not sure I like some of the LW features verses the HSS. Also, I think the prussic knot will take some getting used to as the knot is fairly tight against the carabiner.
So for now, I'm not sure which harness will be my favorite... might look at the HSS Ultra Lite
My black diamond rock climbing harness. Light and comfortable
I have the Gorilla G30, its a bit heavier than the other harnesses but I like the way it fits and the longer tether strap that connects you to the tree. It has the bino straps and a small pouch attached that keeps the strap that goes around the tree.
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