I like to hunt from the ground in natural debris blinds and pop ups at times but I don't like the available options for ground blind chairs. I hunt river bottoms that are soft ground so chair legs sink which means the need to also haul in some sort of flooring material. Couple that with the fact that chairs are clumsy to haul and expensive (Some are really expensive). I don't care for a stool because stools offer no back rest and stools are not comfortable because of that fact so any chair I use has to have a back rest. Most stools with back rest also include arms but arms get in the way of drawing a bow so it cant have armrests. It has to be easy to carry and light weight and cheap so when its stolen, I'm not out anything.

As part of a DIY, problem solving group, Ive been looking for a simple, low cost seat for all manner of ground hunting for spring turkey, bear, deer and things like stream-side and Ice fishing, camping, berry and shroom picking, and any other use where a ready seat would be handy. A comfy, reliable seat that we can make ourselves that is really cheap since its likely to be stolen if left unattended.If your bucket is full you can sling the seat over your shoulder.

This is the M.T.A.B.S.

"Multi-function" (Because you can carry your lunch and thermos and other gear in and deer heart and mushrooms and berries and small game or fish out with you)
"Tactical" (Because its painted black and its used for hunting so now-a-days, that makes it "Tactical".)
"All Terrain" (Because it sounds cool and it can really be used in all terrains)
"Bucket" (Because it uses a 5 gallon bucket)
"Seat" (Do I really need to explain this part?)

Its made of plywood and offers a back rest. The parts fit in the bucket. Its light weight and the cost of scrap plus paint.

That will do it love sitting at bucket height

Nice job, thanks for sharing.
Chuck

Thanks for sharing        

QuoteOriginally posted by Chad Orde:
That will do it love sitting at bucket height

We have some taller buckets that I think are 6 gallon that are even a better height.

I'm also thinking dove hunting when I see that seat.  Great idea!

That is a neat seat. I have often thought that something like this would be a good idea, but I never tried to act on it. I'm glad you did. Thanks.

love your DIY projects!  Thanks for sharing.

That little bit of back support will make a big difference for comfort. Great idea. Thanks

I really like the looks of the seat. I've used buckets for a hunting/fishing seat in the past. The back rest would be a nice addition. Replacing the metal bail with a rope might help with unwanted noise,(speaking from expience). Very nice thanks for sharing. I will definatly be making a few of these.

Hey Ron,

Great looking seat!  Do you mine posting the spec's for some of us that want to make a few?

Now if it would swievel  

I like it!

I use a Torges tree seat I can sling under my arm and not carry a bucket but that has great potential for a fishing seat.    


PS - I like the Root Warrior, too.

Nice seat!!

QuoteOriginally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
Hey Ron,

Great looking seat!  Do you mine posting the spec's for some of us that want to make a few?

Now if it would swievel      

Ive been asked by people wanting to make their own M.T.A.B.S. seat for dimensions. Please accept this crude drawing.

QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
I like it!

PS - I like the Root Warrior, too.

I picked up that bow with a big hoop bowfishing reel and arrow and a set of kwikee quivers and 4 cedar arrows with bodkin broadheads for $40 at a yard sale. It still has the original feather rest.

You dont come across those kinds of deals every day.

Thanks for the professional looking spec's

I would throw a foam pad in there also,or glue it on.

Still got room in the bucket for beer and ice too :-)

QuoteOriginally posted by 3arrows:
I would throw a foam pad in there also,or glue it on.

Already done. I took the first one to my 81 YO father. He will use it with an 8 gallon bucket.