Howdy All-
I'm very close to ordering one of these Pacseats from the Asbells (esp if my WTB post in the classifieds doesn't get some action). I've liked the idea ever since I listened to joebuck give a talk at the PBS banquet in Nashville. I'm not a pro redneck tinkerer like him and am unlikely to build one for myself.

I had a couple questions for the folks that have a pacseat. I'm sold on the seat's comfort from all the posts I've searched and read. What I'm not convinced of is it's ability to haul anything more than a daypack or ghillie lashed onto it.

The pictured straps look a bit anemic and painful to lash much weight to the frame. My questions are - has anyone upgraded the hipbelt and shoulder straps? It looks as if ALICE straps could be substituted easily and increase comfort in case one were to lash dead deer parts and carry out. I thought that a loadshelf or loadsling ala Kifaru or similar could also be added to strap on awkward items and not make the setup too bulky.

Any other mods that folks have made or would recommend?

Thanks for y'alls experience and advice.

David

David, I also would like t see what others have done to improve on a great seat.  I have used mine at least a dozen times this season and some of my thought are in agreement with what other have said. It is light weight as for carrying, easily adapt to your surrounding in that if a tree not available to lean against the swing out support works great. As for comfort i'm mixed on it as I find it still hard to sit without some discomfort in my thighs and butt after an hour or more, but i'm not well padded in that department.  I also find that the way the straps are attached with latch pins tend to make some noisy while carrying and sitting if your not careful on how you place them out of of the way.  I believe the seat frame is more than robust enough to use as a pack frame and use for packing as you described, but I would agree a better strapping system would be preferred.  If you load it up the current straps would tend to "bite" into you.

up for the early risers

I didn't buy mine for a pack, I bought it for ground hunting turkey and deer.  It's perfect for this because of its light weight, comfort, and mobility.  There is no problem carrying the average day pack on it as it is.  

I haven't had a need to modify mine any, but the way it's constructed, it would be simple to fit just about any belt/shoulder system on it.  There's no problem drilling additional holes in the frame if need be for any attachments.  I'm sure it would have its carrying comfort limits, but I'm also sure it would be a capable substitute.

QuoteOriginally posted by Molson:
I didn't buy mine for a pack, I bought it for ground hunting turkey and deer.  It's perfect for this because of its light weight, comfort, and mobility.  There is no problem carrying the average day pack on it as it is.  

I haven't had a need to modify mine any, but the way it's constructed, it would be simple to fit just about any belt/shoulder system on it.  There's no problem drilling additional holes in the frame if need be for any attachments.  I'm sure it would have its carrying comfort limits, but I'm also sure it would be a capable substitute.

What Molson said..........

Appreciate it fellas.

Did it take long to get? Website says 2-4 weeks.

Placed the order, we'll see how it goes.

David I'd be much surprised if you weren't totally happy with your new Waldrop Pacseat.

I love mine but like the others I don't use mine so much a pack as I do for a light weight comfortable seat.

I do carry a day pack with quite a bit in it.

I can tell you if you fall into a brush pile on your back with your seat on it, you're gonna feel a lot like a turtle that's been flipped upside down...lol My experience is that it's a lot tougher to get up than one might imagine...lol

The best of luck with yours.

God bless,Mudd

Money well spent!  I'm sure you'll enjoy it.  It's a great piece of gear.

I like the looks of the chair, but the angle to the backrest looks to be too far back. Is it just the pics which make it look that way?

I have one as well.I have used it 5 or 6 times so far.I have also temporarily attached a small backpack to it.No problems and I am well satisfied with the seat.Gonna use it this spring for turkey hunting.

I liked mine so much, I bought another. I don't think it took much more than a week to get mine. I will say, there is nothing uncomfortable about the original straps. What Molson said purdy much sum's it up for me. No disappointment's! Jason

I love mine...not a problem to mount a pack. I carry mine with me all the time....use it at the hotel...it's that comfortable for me.

I have the same question. The backrest appears to really lean back and that, in my opinion would not be comfortable and would appear to be hard to get out of for us old guys. What say you guys that have them?

I have one of the first ones he made, and mine only works against a tree and is not made to stand free.   It does appear to lean back a lot but in reality, it depends on how close to the tree the seat is positioned, and it is easy to adjust that.   I use mine all the time and it is hard to beat.

The chair is preset reclined but is adjustable to an upright position.  I normally like to sit upright and I was surprised to find this position to be much better.  The seat just follows you forward actually giving you support as you move your shooting position.  It's not hard at all to get out of.  Just lean forward and stand up.  It's kinda hard to explain but the minute you try it out you'll understand.  It is a well thought out design.

I was talking to Bob Morrison and he's thinking about putting a swivel seat attached to it.  Seen it and it's pretty slick. As for use as a pack frame don't see a problem because you could do alot of things with this seat.  But like Molson said, I bought mine for the same uses as him.  Best of luck to you.

I' d love to see some picks of one modified with a swivel.

What type of adjustment can be made to the seat to make it a more upright position? Is there a different bolt hole for the seat, or what exactly?

foxbo,

How you control how "upright" the seat sits depends directly on how close you put the most rearward legs towards the tree. The closer to the tree you place them the more upright the seat will sit.

Winterhawk1960