I tried this universal backpack system. After fighting with adjustments for over an hour trying to make it comfortable I took it off and put the OG straps back on. Enormous difference. The straps that came with the stand are way better for me. Thanks for the review, though.
Try moving down the top and middle connections down 1 rung. The climber will sit higher and you dont have to unbuckle it to nest it together or take it apart.
Can you show us how you would carry in a backpack with the stand? Your advice and setups are second to none. And I just would like to see how you would do it.
Hey unseenhunter! Absolutely and thanks for the feedback! I actually did a video on this not too long ago. Check it out and thanks for watching! 👍 ua-cam.com/video/0MM8x2-RSz4/v-deo.html
Hey MrShark! I have this system on the Summit Max 180 which is a bigger stand with longer platform. That being said, no I didn’t have any trouble with hitting the stand while I walk. I push the cables all the way in to prevent this. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I know you did several videos on this, and also how to carry a backpack with it. But how about showing us how to nest everything together with this universal backpack along with the foot rest, the front bag, and the backpack. Or is that not possible? Also, this is not with the folding seat that the stand comes with!!
Hey Robert! I'll see if I can find some time to get a video like that put together... It's a busy time of year and I have products sitting here waiting for reviews (plus I'd like to get my own hunting prep done). I did this demo on the Summit 180 Max climbing treestand which has a wraparound seat. That's why it looks different. Thanks for watching.
@@mountainbuck hey Ty for the quick reply. That is much appreciated. And man I hope I didn’t make it sound like I was being demanding? I didn’t mean for my comment to come off like that. Sorry if it did my friend. Of course take care of your season prep and all that stuff. Priorities…ALWAYS! I have the Summit Goliath, and I’ve just never seen a video concerning that stand with the original folding seat, the universal footrest, the front Summit bag, and a backpack is all. I’ve seen mod videos, and a few videos on how people nest it, but they are never with “ALL” the accessories, and the original folding seat. For years I have used a homemade deer cart that my father designed with a friend at work. He was a supervisor and highly skilled CNC machinist for a company that made valves and other parts for aircraft. They used aircraft aluminum to make the deer cart. I load everything up on that and head in. It’s a one of a kind deer cart and it’s been around for over 30 years now. So lightweight, yet superior to anything on the market as far as strength goes. Very rarely do I put my stand on my back, but for those few times that I do during the season it gets complicated. Love your videos and I hope you have your best season yet this year. Best of luck. R.W -Ohio
I’m so getting this I love my stand but the original straps were not something got be desired. I got a deer about 2 miles back in thick woods last year so had to carry her out strapped to my tree stand. The two thinks I kept saying in my head while walking back were “just a little bit farther” and “why the hell don’t these straps have a cross chest brace to hold these straps on my chest better.
Hey Kirk! That definitely does not sound like fun! I’m really liking the design of the Universal Backpack System. I think it will be a big seller for them. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
where u rolling from> I hunt out of Elk County Pennsylvania ! Been using the summit open shot since a few years after it came out and I love it! So i love the gear ur repping! Great videos! Would have love to know a lil more on the weight but still u do a good job of showing the product from all angles so you can see it off from every angle as its attached ...Because this is a different looking one but Game Plan Gear made the original one of these which i have on my open shot! Its also very nice but this one looks to me a step above! I have the regular footrest and i watched ur video on the new 16.5 universal...so i plan to ge that to attached to my open shots already installed foot rest! Last year was the first time in my climbing days i fell out of the tree! Pitch black 19 feet or so landed on my feet and then straight to my bud! Had a red head lamp on so all i saw was flashed of red and heard and felt branches breaking! So in saying that I love all these improvements I see in summits gear every year! And your videos help get that work out there in a great way! Thanks man and keep up the awesome work! And i do use a safety harness i just don't climb with it! I feel its to loud ...I attach it normally as soon as i get to my spot...In this instance I did not ...Lesson learned! And i know about the slide ropes and I do have a few but they are a decent amount of weight to carry along with my stand and camo gear and gear....I like 5 10 140lbs so aint a big guy so i gotta lighten the load cause i am big deep woods public land hunter i don't shoot em small! Never have ! Never will!
Hey Josh! Thanks so much man. I’ve been working hard on the channel and trying to put out good content. I’m in the Pocono mountains, but would love to get out to Elk County sometime. I hear it’s beautiful and it’s crazy to think we have Elk in PA! I do get out to the SW part of the state for rifle each year. Yeah, Summit is the best in my opinion and they are always innovating and trying to improve their products. That is super scary that you fell! Have you checked out the Summit Pro Harness? There aren’t any buckles on the tree and that Prusik hitch makes for a quick and quiet climb. Thanks for your support and watching. I really appreciate it. Best of luck this season👍🏻
My friend, please use your safety equipment. I live in Northeast Ohio and had a friend die just a few years ago who did the exact same thing. It’s not worth your life. Not telling you how to live yours so please don’t take offense to this. I’m sure there’s many people who love you brother, and would be completely devastated if something like that ever happened to you. Besides our way of life is coming under constant threat these days. We all need you out there. I hope you have your best season yet. Take care and God bless you.
@@robertwhite3752 hey man its all good i dont think u are trying to tell me nething! I aint going to change how i hunt or nething but doesn't mean i dont appreciate u looking out! Everyone dies i dont understand why ppl fear it so much! We all going to end up their and if i died in my stand i have no kids and nooone else to worry about! I would rather die almost anywhere then a hospital bed so if it happens it happens! Gods plan! Not mine not urs! Hope u have a great season as well!
First of all. Great video on a new item. For us users on our maiden voyage on this item. Can you slow it down a bit and show a little more detail. I had to pause the video numerous times to install the system on my summit climber. I was also wondering if you leave this system hanging on the platform while climbing like the stock system? Or, do you totally leave it off? Thanks for your instructions on this new item.
Hey Blake, thanks for the input! Sorry if I went too fast! I tried to show the first two buckles installed at real time and then speed it up to show the placement of the last four. Also, to answer your question, yes, I leave it installed and hanging while climbing. I think it should do just fine hanging there (like the stock straps) and this way, you won’t have to pack it away. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Hey Bert! Unfortunately, you have to undo those 4 straps (two at the top and two at the bottom) to properly nest for transport. Solid system though! 👍🏻
The guy who designed this apparently does not hunt! Lol to design a set of backpack straps that have to be un done everyhunt hunt to get the stand to nest together right , really sucks especially in the dark !save ur money this is a piece of junk !
Hey Steven! Some guys will leave it on the tree overnight or for a day or two if they are coming back to hunt. They would typically use a python cable to lock it up and prevent it from being stolen. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Hey Outdoor Voice! That’s actually a bigger climber (Summit Max 180) than I normally use, but no I didn’t have any trouble with hitting my ankles. I actually reconfigured to see if you could upside down carry with this as one of my subscribers asked and yes, you could upside down carry if needed. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Wish they would have included that originally. The standard strap system caused me to to dislocate my should. Glad Summit has put thought into this, but I’ll never buy a Summit again.
@@mountainbuck it was the older style summit straps. No elastic. I was working down a holler near Skyline, AL before twilight. I grabbed a small tree to help step down, small step, but slipped on wet leaves. Didn’t even fall, just slipped a little. The pressure of the rigid strap popped it out. No cell. I did have a buddy on a 2-way. I put all my gear down quick. Couldn’t stand up long due to gravity just being too painful on the shoulder out of socket. My buddy made it over and we were trying to figure out a plan. Climbing up a holler several hundred feet was going to be pretty painful. I sure didn’t try the Mel Gibson thing from Lethal Weapon! Anyway, while I was laying there I extended my arm straight and walked it up slowly using my fingers. Then I heard a pop and my pain went from a 8/10 to 2/10. Sold the climber later! Although I did rig up better straps before that. That system y’all got should come standard! Or I would highly recommend getting one.
ah man... that sounds painful and quite the predicament to be in! Nice that you had that walkie and a buddy nearby to help you out. Happy it all worked out for you in the end. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching! 👍
Hey hiddenriveroutdoors! It does not hit the back of my legs, but I had a viewer ask if it’s possible to set this up in an upside down carry (because he has that issue). I tested it out and it’s totally doable. I posted some photos on my community tab a while back.
Man this seems like a lot going on to a already time consuming stand . Don’t get me wrong I love my summit and it’s the most comfortable stand I’ve ever had but let’s face reality it’s a struggle sometimes in the dark trying to get all this plus a bow in the woods and up a tree .
I had the sustem well a game plan version of it which it looks pretty close and it worked great...But i didnt like all the straps...So i bought summits wider straps and those were good for a time but now i purcahsed a nice Eberlstock Frame Pack and man o man it made a huge difference...2 straps and the frame is off...and its just the stand no straps at all...Then the padding is amazing...It just allows alot of the weight to be distributed properly...Makes the carry a little heavier of course but I now mock hunt with my climber before i didnt like to carry it unless i could kill but now i have been walking around with it! Which i am about 140lbs of muscle at 510.5 and so I am not a big guy ! Just me situation! @@mountainbuck
I don't understand how the in my opinion, the best climbing stand in the world comes with 2 dry rotted lame back pack straps. I mean you pay $400-$500 for a climbing stand and it comes with 2 ratchet strap/straps to haul it around.
Hey Jason, are you talking about the Viper Steel backpack straps? I believe all of the other Summit climbers come with the elastic style backpack straps. Thanks for watching.
@@mountainbuck no. I'm talking about a summit viper aluminum. Been using them for 20 + years. All they have are them ratchet strap type straps either way they suck. I always modify mine. Just saying. Summit In my opinion is the best climber in the woods. I've used them all. And none compare to a summit. They should come standard with the straps you advertise. Great video. I'm ordering me some
That system is a really poor design , it makes the stand carry way to low if u do it the way the instructions suggest I moved it down 2 rungs it was better but the load bearing attachment at the very top of the stand is a poor design the webbing strap slides off the pads and when putting the stand on ur arm can go between the webbing and the padded strap ! The neoprene buckle cover on the chest strap is sewn way to tight u have to fight it every time u put it on ! 😢I’m really disappointed in this summit product ! It’s another piece of of CHINESE JUNK
You have got to be my favorite youtuber when it comes to the summit climbers and accessories. Youve helped me out more then any youtube video has.
Hey thanks so much man! I really appreciate the kind words! It means a lot. Best of luck this season 🦌👍🏻
I tried this universal backpack system. After fighting with adjustments for over an hour trying to make it comfortable I took it off and put the OG straps back on. Enormous difference. The straps that came with the stand are way better for me. Thanks for the review, though.
Hey thanks for watching! Sorry to hear it didn't work out. Best of luck this season!
Just found this video..and subbed an liked..thank you bro..hope u have a good season..
Hey thanks so much! I appreciate it! Best of luck to you this season as well! 🦌👍🏻
Try moving down the top and middle connections down 1 rung. The climber will sit higher and you dont have to unbuckle it to nest it together or take it apart.
Thanks for the heads up! Best of luck this season 🦌👍🏻
Can you show us how you would carry in a backpack with the stand? Your advice and setups are second to none. And I just would like to see how you would do it.
Hey unseenhunter! Absolutely and thanks for the feedback! I actually did a video on this not too long ago. Check it out and thanks for watching! 👍 ua-cam.com/video/0MM8x2-RSz4/v-deo.html
Oh ok I sure will thanks a lot!!
@@SouthernGuy82 absolutely! Happy to help💪🏻
I strap mine to the back of the top of the climber with the buckle strap on my backpack. Just buckle it on and go🤟
Looks like it makes the stand ride kinda low. Do the back of your legs or boots bump the stand when walking ?
Hey MrShark! I have this system on the Summit Max 180 which is a bigger stand with longer platform. That being said, no I didn’t have any trouble with hitting the stand while I walk. I push the cables all the way in to prevent this. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I was thinking the same thing. I like for my stand to ride high. So it don't hit the back of my legs and get caught on brush ect..
I know you did several videos on this, and also how to carry a backpack with it. But how about showing us how to nest everything together with this universal backpack along with the foot rest, the front bag, and the backpack. Or is that not possible?
Also, this is not with the folding seat that the stand comes with!!
Hey Robert! I'll see if I can find some time to get a video like that put together... It's a busy time of year and I have products sitting here waiting for reviews (plus I'd like to get my own hunting prep done). I did this demo on the Summit 180 Max climbing treestand which has a wraparound seat. That's why it looks different. Thanks for watching.
@@mountainbuck hey Ty for the quick reply. That is much appreciated. And man I hope I didn’t make it sound like I was being demanding? I didn’t mean for my comment to come off like that. Sorry if it did my friend. Of course take care of your season prep and all that stuff. Priorities…ALWAYS! I have the Summit Goliath, and I’ve just never seen a video concerning that stand with the original folding seat, the universal footrest, the front Summit bag, and a backpack is all. I’ve seen mod videos, and a few videos on how people nest it, but they are never with “ALL” the accessories, and the original folding seat. For years I have used a homemade deer cart that my father designed with a friend at work. He was a supervisor and highly skilled CNC machinist for a company that made valves and other parts for aircraft. They used aircraft aluminum to make the deer cart. I load everything up on that and head in. It’s a one of a kind deer cart and it’s been around for over 30 years now. So lightweight, yet superior to anything on the market as far as strength goes. Very rarely do I put my stand on my back, but for those few times that I do during the season it gets complicated. Love your videos and I hope you have your best season yet this year. Best of luck. R.W -Ohio
being a fireman i did this to my climbers 15 years ago... put a waist strap on it. putting the weight on your hips
Hey spo307! Awesome idea! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I’m so getting this I love my stand but the original straps were not something got be desired. I got a deer about 2 miles back in thick woods last year so had to carry her out strapped to my tree stand. The two thinks I kept saying in my head while walking back were “just a little bit farther” and “why the hell don’t these straps have a cross chest brace to hold these straps on my chest better.
Hey Kirk! That definitely does not sound like fun! I’m really liking the design of the Universal Backpack System. I think it will be a big seller for them. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
where u rolling from> I hunt out of Elk County Pennsylvania ! Been using the summit open shot since a few years after it came out and I love it! So i love the gear ur repping! Great videos! Would have love to know a lil more on the weight but still u do a good job of showing the product from all angles so you can see it off from every angle as its attached ...Because this is a different looking one but Game Plan Gear made the original one of these which i have on my open shot! Its also very nice but this one looks to me a step above! I have the regular footrest and i watched ur video on the new 16.5 universal...so i plan to ge that to attached to my open shots already installed foot rest! Last year was the first time in my climbing days i fell out of the tree! Pitch black 19 feet or so landed on my feet and then straight to my bud! Had a red head lamp on so all i saw was flashed of red and heard and felt branches breaking! So in saying that I love all these improvements I see in summits gear every year! And your videos help get that work out there in a great way! Thanks man and keep up the awesome work! And i do use a safety harness i just don't climb with it! I feel its to loud ...I attach it normally as soon as i get to my spot...In this instance I did not ...Lesson learned! And i know about the slide ropes and I do have a few but they are a decent amount of weight to carry along with my stand and camo gear and gear....I like 5 10 140lbs so aint a big guy so i gotta lighten the load cause i am big deep woods public land hunter i don't shoot em small! Never have ! Never will!
Hey Josh! Thanks so much man. I’ve been working hard on the channel and trying to put out good content. I’m in the Pocono mountains, but would love to get out to Elk County sometime. I hear it’s beautiful and it’s crazy to think we have Elk in PA! I do get out to the SW part of the state for rifle each year. Yeah, Summit is the best in my opinion and they are always innovating and trying to improve their products. That is super scary that you fell! Have you checked out the Summit Pro Harness? There aren’t any buckles on the tree and that Prusik hitch makes for a quick and quiet climb. Thanks for your support and watching. I really appreciate it. Best of luck this season👍🏻
My friend, please use your safety equipment. I live in Northeast Ohio and had a friend die just a few years ago who did the exact same thing. It’s not worth your life. Not telling you how to live yours so please don’t take offense to this. I’m sure there’s many people who love you brother, and would be completely devastated if something like that ever happened to you. Besides our way of life is coming under constant threat these days. We all need you out there. I hope you have your best season yet. Take care and God bless you.
@@robertwhite3752 hey man its all good i dont think u are trying to tell me nething! I aint going to change how i hunt or nething but doesn't mean i dont appreciate u looking out! Everyone dies i dont understand why ppl fear it so much! We all going to end up their and if i died in my stand i have no kids and nooone else to worry about! I would rather die almost anywhere then a hospital bed so if it happens it happens! Gods plan! Not mine not urs! Hope u have a great season as well!
@@814TrumpArmy well that makes two of us about the hospital bed that’s for sure. 12 days to go here in Northeast Ohio. Can’t wait!!
It may be quiet walking to your stand, but it sounds like it makes considerable noise when attaching/detaching the back straps.
It doesn’t!
First of all. Great video on a new item. For us users on our maiden voyage on this item. Can you slow it down a bit and show a little more detail. I had to pause the video numerous times to install the system on my summit climber. I was also wondering if you leave this system hanging on the platform while climbing like the stock system? Or, do you totally leave it off? Thanks for your instructions on this new item.
Hey Blake, thanks for the input! Sorry if I went too fast! I tried to show the first two buckles installed at real time and then speed it up to show the placement of the last four. Also, to answer your question, yes, I leave it installed and hanging while climbing. I think it should do just fine hanging there (like the stock straps) and this way, you won’t have to pack it away. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Ready for mine to come in the mail. Can you Nest the sections together without taking off the straps?
Hey Bert! Unfortunately, you have to undo those 4 straps (two at the top and two at the bottom) to properly nest for transport. Solid system though! 👍🏻
The guy who designed this apparently does not hunt! Lol to design a set of backpack straps that have to be un done everyhunt hunt to get the stand to nest together right , really sucks especially in the dark !save ur money this is a piece of junk !
Do you take it apart when you hunt or leave it hanging
Hey Steven! Some guys will leave it on the tree overnight or for a day or two if they are coming back to hunt. They would typically use a python cable to lock it up and prevent it from being stolen. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
It NEEDS the waist strap like the better back packs have to help get some weight off the shoulders and THEN it will be something.👍
Hey Jo, thanks for the input and for watching 👍🏻
Nice review buddy
Thanks Trophy Hunter!👍🏻
I moved all the straps down one bar as I’m 5’ 9” and now I have 0 “ankle bites” from the climber teeth
Awesome! Those ankle bites are the worst haha. Thanks for watching👍🏻
looks like it makes the climber hang lower on your back? do you hit the back of your ankles with it?
Hey Outdoor Voice! That’s actually a bigger climber (Summit Max 180) than I normally use, but no I didn’t have any trouble with hitting my ankles. I actually reconfigured to see if you could upside down carry with this as one of my subscribers asked and yes, you could upside down carry if needed. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Wish they would have included that originally. The standard strap system caused me to to dislocate my should. Glad Summit has put thought into this, but I’ll never buy a Summit again.
Hey Jonathan! Ouch! What happened, if you don't mind me asking?
@@mountainbuck it was the older style summit straps. No elastic. I was working down a holler near Skyline, AL before twilight. I grabbed a small tree to help step down, small step, but slipped on wet leaves. Didn’t even fall, just slipped a little. The pressure of the rigid strap popped it out. No cell. I did have a buddy on a 2-way. I put all my gear down quick. Couldn’t stand up long due to gravity just being too painful on the shoulder out of socket. My buddy made it over and we were trying to figure out a plan. Climbing up a holler several hundred feet was going to be pretty painful. I sure didn’t try the Mel Gibson thing from Lethal Weapon! Anyway, while I was laying there I extended my arm straight and walked it up slowly using my fingers. Then I heard a pop and my pain went from a 8/10 to 2/10. Sold the climber later! Although I did rig up better straps before that. That system y’all got should come standard! Or I would highly recommend getting one.
ah man... that sounds painful and quite the predicament to be in! Nice that you had that walkie and a buddy nearby to help you out. Happy it all worked out for you in the end. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching! 👍
Where do you get these from?? Everything I see is on back order.
Hey wesleycampbell! Yeah they sold out super fast!!! They’ll be getting them back in soon! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
The treestand looks like it sets to low off of your back. Do your legs hit it walking??
Hey hiddenriveroutdoors! It does not hit the back of my legs, but I had a viewer ask if it’s possible to set this up in an upside down carry (because he has that issue). I tested it out and it’s totally doable. I posted some photos on my community tab a while back.
This work on any climbing stand?
Hey Steven! It's a universal system that is designed to work on any climber. Thanks for watching!
@@mountainbuck thank you
So, with a Hazmore seat would you also have to take it apart to nest?
Hey RKB! Yes, I believe you would still need to unclip those buckles to nest if you have the Hazmore seat.
Man this seems like a lot going on to a already time consuming stand . Don’t get me wrong I love my summit and it’s the most comfortable stand I’ve ever had but let’s face reality it’s a struggle sometimes in the dark trying to get all this plus a bow in the woods and up a tree .
Hey LSUfan! Thanks for the input. Best of luck this season 🦌
Nice review. I'm having a tough time deciding between this backpack system and Elevated's backpack straps for hauling a Novix Helo.
Hey rustinpeace! Thanks so much! I’ll have to check out the Elevated system. I’m not familiar with it. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
I had the sustem well a game plan version of it which it looks pretty close and it worked great...But i didnt like all the straps...So i bought summits wider straps and those were good for a time but now i purcahsed a nice Eberlstock Frame Pack and man o man it made a huge difference...2 straps and the frame is off...and its just the stand no straps at all...Then the padding is amazing...It just allows alot of the weight to be distributed properly...Makes the carry a little heavier of course but I now mock hunt with my climber before i didnt like to carry it unless i could kill but now i have been walking around with it! Which i am about 140lbs of muscle at 510.5 and so I am not a big guy ! Just me situation!
@@mountainbuck
For 50$ the game plan tss is the best way to carry a treestand
Thanks for the info. I’ll have to take a look
Roughly what’s the price on this?
Hey Taylor! It’s $39.99 amzn.to/3IdkqRj thanks for watching👍🏻
I hope u guys know tou could do the samething with alice pack straps be a whole lot cheaper and more sturdy
I put these things on my climber threw in truck got to my spot put stand on and it fell off, broken cheap plastic strap buckles .junk
Oh wow. I thought they were pretty sturdy.
I don't understand how the in my opinion, the best climbing stand in the world comes with 2 dry rotted lame back pack straps. I mean you pay $400-$500 for a climbing stand and it comes with 2 ratchet strap/straps to haul it around.
Hey Jason, are you talking about the Viper Steel backpack straps? I believe all of the other Summit climbers come with the elastic style backpack straps. Thanks for watching.
@@mountainbuck no. I'm talking about a summit viper aluminum. Been using them for 20 + years. All they have are them ratchet strap type straps either way they suck. I always modify mine. Just saying. Summit In my opinion is the best climber in the woods. I've used them all. And none compare to a summit. They should come standard with the straps you advertise. Great video. I'm ordering me some
Ah gotcha. Good deal. Best of luck this season 👍🏻
I don’t like the top. Digs into the back of my neck
That system is a really poor design , it makes the stand carry way to low if u do it the way the instructions suggest I moved it down 2 rungs it was better but the load bearing attachment at the very top of the stand is a poor design the webbing strap slides off the pads and when putting the stand on ur arm can go between the webbing and the padded strap ! The neoprene buckle cover on the chest strap is sewn way to tight u have to fight it every time u put it on ! 😢I’m really disappointed in this summit product ! It’s another piece of of CHINESE JUNK