Lets talk hunting seats and setups.

Rob W. · August 10, 2013, 10:29:00 AM

Over the years I have used about every type of seat or chair there is. Tripod, Torges, director type, bucket, etc. I always end up going back to knee pads sitting to the side of a tree with some back cover. That system works well for me but age is slowly creping in and every year 4-5 hours+ on my knees hurts a little more.

I think my main problem is I always feel like I'm either sitting to high up or I'm to exposed sitting in a chair for the type of hunting I do. I hunting a lot of public land and don't like changing or moving too much brush or letting everyone know where my honey holes are. I have given some thought to the Hammock seat but I'm not sure how it will fit into that style of hunting?

What do you guys think?

Rob

3Feathers · August 10, 2013, 10:50:00 AM

Waldrop-packseat is the way to go.

August 10, 2013, 11:03:00 AM

If I have cedar clusters, dense high brush or standing corn I use a Huntmor, for hardwoods I looks for clusters of three or four basswoods close together and use a strap on or a homemade Torges. I tried using a butt pad and a turkey hunting seat with my back up against a tree. If you have just two trees or some close by brush or anything that can break up a side view that works best. However, right handed I cannot seem to shoot the short bow that would be required for that position. A longbow tends either be too close to the tree or into the hillside. With the Torges or the Grizzly strap-on I always wear a butt pad that is looped on my belt as I have no natural padding in that area. Nothing makes me more restless than getting TB.

Butchie · August 10, 2013, 11:41:00 AM

Seat from my Lone Wolf hand climber has worked well for me. Very light to carry and adjustable to different setups.

kill shot · August 10, 2013, 12:13:00 PM

Rob,thanks for the reminder. I was going to make a special seat this year. When I was much younger I used to kneel down behind natural cover but my legs fall asleep,my knees get sore,and my cat quiver hits my heels. I thought about making a seat that is low enough that you can sit on in a kneeling position. Kind of like you see in a shoe store. I think they are about 8-10 inches wide. I'll have to do a little research and development.(research and development sounds better than trial and error)

PeteA · August 10, 2013, 12:35:00 PM

PAC seat here. With a small day pack attached.

Hopewell Tom · August 10, 2013, 12:37:00 PM

Get off your knees, you'll thank yourself in later years. The knee pads help, but crouched down for several hours is too much on those joints.
I don't have any experience with seats so am no help in that regard. But a friend uses 3 or 4 stakes with a camo burlap "blankie" idea for a small, very portable blind in front. Forked tree for a back cover and you wouldn't be giving your position away to 2 or 4 legged critters.

joe skipp · August 10, 2013, 01:18:00 PM

Sorry....I'm a Torges fan.

Rob W. · August 10, 2013, 01:31:00 PM

I may build another Torges seat. I always end up giving them away.

Keefer · August 10, 2013, 02:13:00 PM

HUNTMORE 360 Quiet,360 swivel, made strong,Knees and butt feel good at end of day..
All most forgot some folks have been known to fall asleep for hours in these things and also makes a good outdoor anything chair and Scott will be there if you ever need him ...

Beto · August 10, 2013, 02:45:00 PM

I use a LaFuma Pop up chair. I just sprayed green/black the aluinium frame and it is a very comfortable seat. I have stayed there in all day hunts with little discomfort. It does take some adjustment to shoot from it, but with a few shots you can get it. I use the front legs as pivot points to swivel and lean forward. It keeps me close to the ground, it is light, easy to pack and has worked great for me the last two years.

The PAC seat looks nice, who makes/sales it?

Easykeeper · August 10, 2013, 04:43:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Butchie:
Seat from my Lone Wolf hand climber has worked well for me. Very light to carry and adjustable to different setups.

I do this all the time, works great. Add a bungie cord and it folds up or down silently if you want to stand.

I bought a Huntmore 360 a while back, it seems very nice and is quite comfortable, but I haven't used it much yet. It sure is a lot heavier than the LW seat. It's nice if there isn't the right tree in the right spot and since it swivels it opens up shooting possibilities. It swivels quietly too.

I still shoot the best on my knees. Unfortunately kneeling isn't comfortable for me for long stretches.

ron w · August 10, 2013, 09:07:00 PM

I used a pac-seat last year and was very happy with it. I will say there are times where a Torges is really the ticket. Very, very mobile and quick to set up, like when the wind does a sudden change but you don't want to leave the spot your in cause it's smoke'n hot with sign.

Knawbone · August 10, 2013, 09:55:00 PM

Rob, have you ever tried just standing? Standing in front of a big tree with the wind in your face can be very productive ( if you can stand it!) I do like to sit were I can move for a shot when one is presented, but I don't like carrying one. I'm thinking of making one similar to a pedistal seat on a bass boat.That way I can stand at the ready, but take some weight off my legs. Something like a walking stick with a pop on ten speed bike seat.

Gen273 · August 10, 2013, 10:36:00 PM

Check out the hammock seat from fanatic outdoors. It is light to carry and super comfortable. And it will not break the bank, about $50.

BUCKY · August 10, 2013, 11:01:00 PM

I don't hunt from the ground to much but when I do I use the top of my Lone Wolf. It's comfortable 15' up and 2' off the ground.

Beto · August 10, 2013, 11:54:00 PM

Lone wolf products look really nice and high quality, will have to get my hands on one to try it. thanks for the tip.

Jerry Jeffer · August 11, 2013, 07:51:00 PM

Rob, I am a Torges fan also. I'm not that old yet, but back surgery last year has me needing to sit higher than usual for me. I don't like sitting up too much because of exposure reasons. I feel the lower you sit, the better. I have worked out where i can be on the torges seat and just slide forward onto my knees with out much movement. Then you don't need to be on your knees all the time. Here is how low I sit.

stabow · August 11, 2013, 07:56:00 PM

I like the Double bull tri pod chairs......

Duncan · August 11, 2013, 08:15:00 PM

I've used a cheap tripod for years but when I saw the Torges seat I had to have one. I like the portability of both.