What is the best tree saddle?

Asked by: Phil Woods

The Best Tree Saddle: Tethrd Phantom From the fit and feel, to the features included in the design the Phantom is just a winner. The Phantom had a team of experienced tree saddle users put their heads together and build the saddle of their dreams and the Phantom is the design they came up with.

What is the most comfortable saddle for hunting?

Trophyline. Trophyline appears to offer the best bang for your buck saddle kit options. Their saddles are lightweight, comfortable, and easily pack into a day pack or may be worn right into your hunting area. The Tree Saddle is distributed around your body making it virtually unnoticeable as you move through the woods.

What is the lightest tree saddle platform?

Weighing in at just 24 ounces, the Solo Scout is by far the lightest platform that we make for saddle hunters, and it’s also the lightest on the market.

Can you fall out of a tree saddle?

And slide out of a tree saddle. It's just honestly one of the safest. Means of hunting for the mobile hunter deer hunter bow hunter. It's a really slick. And simple way to get in and out of the tree.

Is Tethrd Made in USA?

We engineered it from the ground up to work hand-in-hand with the Mantis Saddle, however it will also work with any saddle your currently own. The Predator Platform is lightweight, yet incredibly strong. Every Predator Platform is engineered, manufactured, and assembled right here in the U.S.A.

Which platforms allow a hunter to walk a stand up a tree?

Climbing Stands



Self-climbing platforms allow a hunter to “walk” a stand up a tree using climbing devices for the hands and feet. This type of stand is not suited for trees with shaggy bark, such as some pines or hickories, or for trees with branches between the ground and the desired elevation.

How much does the Tethrd predator weigh?

3 lbs

The Predator is the original ultralight saddle hunting platform. It’s the standard against which all other saddle hunting platforms are measured. Weighing only 3 lbs, and packing flat for transport, it’s the lightest, least bulky, full-featured saddle hunting platform ever designed.

How long does it take for Tethrd to ship?

between 2-7 days

Most orders take between 2-7 days to arrive at their destination. If you need your order by a certain date, i.e. you’re taking a trip, special gift for someone, we do have options at checkout for expedited shipping; you can also reach out to us and we’ll do the best we can to work with your situation.

What is saddle hunting?

Saddle hunting is the method of deer hunting from an elevated position using a tree hunting saddle. A hunting saddle, lineman’s belt or rock climbing harness is used to clip to a secure anchor when you reach your desired height on the tree, or you run out of climbing sticks!

Are tree saddles worth the money?

saddles, there is no definitive answer. It’s a personal choice. Although tree saddles offer more benefits in mobility and flexibility, some hunters don’t feel comfortable using them and prefer to stick to the comfort of tree stands. Whichever method you use, it’s crucial to make safety your top priority.

How do you pick a saddle to hunt a tree?

But the trick is to pick one tree out of a forest. First, identify the predominant wind direction. You want to set yourself downwind of likely travel routes. Once you know where that puts you, pick a larger, studier tree that will help hide your silhouette—like the oak we found.