Tree Seats

[Witty]

Hi,

I'm interested in purchasing a tree seat of some sort. Things to consider are overall weight, the size of the actual seat, and how it attaches to the tree. I've found two so far:

Here
and
Here

The second one swivels, which might be nice. But according to another website, the seat is only 12" wide, which might be a bit tiring on the ole rump. The Gorilla seat looks like it might be wider, but I have no idea.

There's also this one. It appears to sit a little further away from the tree than the other two, which might be tiring on your back and cause you to move around too much. But again, I'm only guessing.

Does anyone have any experience with these? Can you recommend one, either one that I've suggested or an alternative? Thanks!


-Witty

 

[MOBigBucks]

Witty,
I have one of the tree seats that swivel, and I don't really care for it. No matter how tight you tighten the belt, it wants to lean forward when you sit on it. Also, you are restricted to trees that are smaller than your shoulders, due to the length of the belt. I tried it last year during bow season, and was dissapointed in it.

I am physically restricted to ground hunting, and the best thing I've found is a folding chair. I believe I bought mine from Cabela's. It folds flat, is lightweight, and I put a pair of shoulder straps on it, so I can carry it on my back.

Why restrict yourself to sitting against a tree, when with the chair, you can put it where you like, so long as the ground is relatively level. I'll check Cabela's online, and try to find the one I have. It was about the same price, and in my opinion much more versatilve.

 

[MOBigBucks]

Witty,

I found the chair in Cabela's website. It's called the Slumberjack Mesh Big Chair. Go to their website, and use the keyword search with this term. I use it for deer and turkey hunting. If you get one, get some treestand straps, and attach them to one side to carry it on your back. Also, you'll need two bunjie cords to hold the chair in the folded position quietly on your back. I like this much better than the tree seat. It's actually lighter and much more comfortable, along with being more flexible in its application. Hope this helps.

 

[buttonbuck100]

I agree with MBB. I tried different types of seats that strap on to trees. The biggest downfall of these are there is no back support. Now I carry a folding chair or I take the top portion of my Old Man climbing tree stand with me. Heck...If you have a favorite portable tree stand, use it. Who said that a treestand needs to put high in a tree. Use it at ground level.
Good luck hunting.
Buttonbuck100 (Doug)

 

[PowDuck]

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Heck...If you have a favorite portable tree stand, use it. Who said that a treestand needs to put high in a tree. Use it at ground level.[/b]

Good point! I use the bottom section of my climbing stand for a dog seat and a seat for me, too, while duck hunting.

 

[tyler1]

I have used the top to my Summit Viper as a seat before. Not only it it comfortable but you have a built in shooting rest as well as a safty rail.

 

[Witty]

Hi,

Great tips and ideas guys. Thanks for the replies.

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No matter how tight you tighten the belt, it wants to lean forward when you sit on it.[/b]

I had a feeling that might happen. But I really like the idea of using part of a climber for the same purpose.

Thanks again!


-Witty

 

[Steve-NH]

I use the (seat) top of my summit climber too. I've tried some of the others and nothing compares to the comfort. A little large but worth it when sitting for long periods.

 

[illinoisdeer]

I have used several models of these seats over the years. Intially, I thought they were a great idea (better than sitting on a log). However, if you plan on sitting in these for extended periods of time, the stress on your back may force you back to a log. Its pretty hard to lean back to take the pressure off your back.