I've had several requests to see what I usually carry in my pack on a daily basis. It might vary slightly from time to time, but this is my normal set up.
Outstanding information, Chris! I have one little suggestion. For my screw-in hangers I use electrical wire nuts on the threads to prevent them from poking a hole in my carriers. They easily screw on and off. Also on my spurs I use a short length of water hose to slip over the gaffs to make them poke proof.
Hi Chris, a couple of video ideas would be your background and how you came into Traditional Archery and the other your Tree stand and how you climb, I think would be good ones.
I've just switched to using a drill and bolts. I got them to try and couldn't believe how easy it is. I've been wanting to try some spurs, just unsure on which ones to get. I use a 3 arm ez hanger that I stuck a head on that I can attach my camera to. Your arm looks much better, too bad they don't make them anymore. I may have to make something similar to yours and use a t-screw. I really like that fanny pack of yours. I use an old Fieldline fanny pack with my hang on, but you have me wanting to upgrade. For early season I've just been using a little sling pack from Walmart to attach my saddle platform to. Once the weather cools off I switch to my hang on. I've also got a hand climber that I seldom take out. Thanks for sharing this!
Mine changes somewhat depending on time of year. I'm also a fan of the fanny pack, however I primarily use a Lone Wolf climber so I attach it to the stand when I walk in and out. Bout the only thing I carry that you didn't mention is a powder windicator and some wet wipes. I also bought a small pair of 8x25 Meopta binos due to a recommendation from Eberhart on one of his videos to carry this year.
This is the set I have. I would highly recommend spending the extra money to get an aluminum set. They're a good deal lighter. www.bartlettman.com/products/klein-tree-climber-set-1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhY-aBhCUARIsALNIC042u1nn2uKyuUegroE1a2YZu_WehKM37QxZdIf5sfYxtanCR_IshAMaAuq3EALw_wcB
Great info Chris! Found your channel a few weeks ago from Robert Carters videos. Been watching all your videos and love your channel. Is that Canon M40 the only camera you use to film? I’m interested in starting to film some of my own hunts and wondering if you like that camera? Keep the videos coming!
I love my Canon M40. I bought it direct from Canon back in 2011, and it was a refurbished one. It's still going strong. I'd say I've gotten my money's worth out of it if it never powers on again.
Chris, how long does it take you after you pick your tree to be ready to hunt. I’m going to guess 30 minutes. How close did I get. Thanks buddy👍 your a deer killing machine!!!😊
It depends on how I'm climbing. With the gaffs, I can be on the platform in under 5 minutes. With the drill, going 10 bolts high, probably 12 minutes if it's the first hunt and I'm drilling. On repeat hunts with the holes already drilled, less than 5 minutes. The rope-on steps are the slowest at probably 15 minutes, but I don't use them enough to have developed any speed. Now, if you're talking completely set up, with the camera set and an arrow nocked, you can add another good 5 minutes to those times.
your nylon meat sac, do you shoulder that and rest on top of the fanny pac or do you attach it to your tree stand as a pac frame? looks like the shoulder straps would dig into your shoulders if you had a long walk out
This is the one I have. It's a 35L, they also have a 40L. I think I've packed out 48 deer with mine so far. It's held up really well. www.amazon.com/Venture-Pal-Ultralight-Lightweight Packable/dp/B01BY6UDEQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1G2DRBRFEJOBR&keywords=packable+backpack&qid=1665375486&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjIxIiwicXNhIjoiNy4wMSIsInFzcCI6IjYuNDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=packable%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
If I'm drilling in the heat during early season, I will take my time and pace myself so I don't get overheated. I'll still be drenched with sweat, but it won't take as long to cool down.
I was younger we’d use those old rope steps a lot, we could really run and gun our stands using those
Outstanding information, Chris! I have one little suggestion. For my screw-in hangers I use electrical wire nuts on the threads to prevent them from poking a hole in my carriers. They easily screw on and off. Also on my spurs I use a short length of water hose to slip over the gaffs to make them poke proof.
Hi Warren, hope you are doing well. Sure miss the days of the Outdoor To the Core website and all the info you have shared over the years. Thank You!
@@kellypeterson5771 Thank You, Kelly. That site was the best.
Hi Chris, a couple of video ideas would be your background and how you came into Traditional Archery and the other your Tree stand and how you climb, I think would be good ones.
thanks for the tips... every yr i lay out my kit & look for ways to lighten the load. can never have enough gator-aid :)
I've just switched to using a drill and bolts. I got them to try and couldn't believe how easy it is. I've been wanting to try some spurs, just unsure on which ones to get. I use a 3 arm ez hanger that I stuck a head on that I can attach my camera to. Your arm looks much better, too bad they don't make them anymore. I may have to make something similar to yours and use a t-screw. I really like that fanny pack of yours. I use an old Fieldline fanny pack with my hang on, but you have me wanting to upgrade. For early season I've just been using a little sling pack from Walmart to attach my saddle platform to. Once the weather cools off I switch to my hang on. I've also got a hand climber that I seldom take out. Thanks for sharing this!
Well thought out, thanks!
Great video. Really enjoyed your set up! You have it down to a science! Keep the videos coming
Great tip on the haul up rope! Great Video overall.
Great video! Really looking forward to your video showing your compass technique.
Mine changes somewhat depending on time of year. I'm also a fan of the fanny pack, however I primarily use a Lone Wolf climber so I attach it to the stand when I walk in and out. Bout the only thing I carry that you didn't mention is a powder windicator and some wet wipes. I also bought a small pair of 8x25 Meopta binos due to a recommendation from Eberhart on one of his videos to carry this year.
Hey Chris. Been a long time. stubbled on your channel. Great video with alot of useful info.
take care and good luck. Don
Great video
I’ve been waiting on this for like 10 years lol
Chris thanks so much for the video! You confirmed what I expected! Could you post a link for the gafs?
This is the set I have. I would highly recommend spending the extra money to get an aluminum set. They're a good deal lighter. www.bartlettman.com/products/klein-tree-climber-set-1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhY-aBhCUARIsALNIC042u1nn2uKyuUegroE1a2YZu_WehKM37QxZdIf5sfYxtanCR_IshAMaAuq3EALw_wcB
Thanks for sharing. Do you ever have to carry any additional layers for clothing?
I do later in the season. Any extra layers will strap to my pack.
Great info Chris! Found your channel a few weeks ago from Robert Carters videos. Been watching all your videos and love your channel. Is that Canon M40 the only camera you use to film? I’m interested in starting to film some of my own hunts and wondering if you like that camera? Keep the videos coming!
I love my Canon M40. I bought it direct from Canon back in 2011, and it was a refurbished one. It's still going strong. I'd say I've gotten my money's worth out of it if it never powers on again.
Chris, how long does it take you after you pick your tree to be ready to hunt. I’m going to guess 30 minutes. How close did I get. Thanks buddy👍 your a deer killing machine!!!😊
It depends on how I'm climbing. With the gaffs, I can be on the platform in under 5 minutes. With the drill, going 10 bolts high, probably 12 minutes if it's the first hunt and I'm drilling. On repeat hunts with the holes already drilled, less than 5 minutes. The rope-on steps are the slowest at probably 15 minutes, but I don't use them enough to have developed any speed. Now, if you're talking completely set up, with the camera set and an arrow nocked, you can add another good 5 minutes to those times.
Under 5 minutes with a loc on. I certainly do…
No binos? I get bored to death if I forget those.
your nylon meat sac, do you shoulder that and rest on top of the fanny pac or do you attach it to your tree stand as a pac frame?
looks like the shoulder straps would dig into your shoulders if you had a long walk out
I'll have 3 sets of straps on my shoulders (pack, meat sack, and stand) and the weight is fairly well dispersed.
Do you have a link for the meat bag? Or give the brand/size please. Thank you, really enjoy your videos.
This is the one I have. It's a 35L, they also have a 40L. I think I've packed out 48 deer with mine so far. It's held up really well.
www.amazon.com/Venture-Pal-Ultralight-Lightweight Packable/dp/B01BY6UDEQ/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1G2DRBRFEJOBR&keywords=packable+backpack&qid=1665375486&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjIxIiwicXNhIjoiNy4wMSIsInFzcCI6IjYuNDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=packable%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
I bet he’s up and sitting down in eleven minutes unless he’s just being slow on purpose.
If I'm drilling in the heat during early season, I will take my time and pace myself so I don't get overheated. I'll still be drenched with sweat, but it won't take as long to cool down.