Best hunting trees & straps according to redditors
We found 100 Reddit comments discussing the best hunting trees & straps. We ranked the 64 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 100 Reddit comments discussing the best hunting trees & straps. We ranked the 64 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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5.11 nylon belt
Great belt, no issues, highly recommend it.
Yeah, at your size 4:30 shouldn't be an issue, even with the VP9. I use a MTAC and a 5.11 Trainer belt. A good belt is so, so key.
I do tend to wear an undershirt but it's not necessary. T-shirts are tough because the nice ones drape easily and the cheap ones suck to wear. In the summer I wear shirts like this one. The pattern breaks up any hard edges sticking out even if you're crouched or bent over and they're long enough that you can move around with out flashing.
Blackhawk CQB. I'm pretty sure they offer it in both 1.5" and 1.75". Those belts are FANTASTIC (clearly that's why I bought two of them...).
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TL;DR: Spend a bit more money on a gun belt and wear it near your actual waist and your crack stops showing
Belts work best when worn at the waist rather than on the hips. The problem when you're overweight is that your waistline gravitates towards your hips and most guys wear a belt at their waistline rather than their waist.
I'm overweight enough that it's difficult to wear a belt at the waist but not so overweight that it's impossible like many of the guys in the photos. Wide, thick, stiffened belts help (aka gun belts). I use a 1.75" wide belt 3-layer belt that has a plastic stiffener hidden inside and you would not believe how much better the are! http://i.imgur.com/WohrzA3l.jpg
Yeah, the leather ones are a helluva lot more expensive than the garbage most people buy and the nylon ones are dorky as hell but either type will keep those pants from sagging for years and years and years. Nice leather gun belts, Dorky nylon
For you and /u/MCRmagician, a deer drag harness works perfectly well so long as you aren't dragging actual tractors or trucks with it. Great for cars, tires, and sleds of reasonable weights. $12
https://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Specialties-Deluxe-Deer-Drag/dp/B002KJDPCO
For stones, I am a fan of the stall mat AND tire combo. /u/MythicalStrength is doing a good job demonstrating this in one of his recent videos after I finally talked him into giving it a shot.
https://youtu.be/kmtOQXEYRR8
Probably not, but this will.
Don't forget the seat cushion.
Check this out. It's not kevlar but its similar to what you posted. I've been wearing one for about a month now, I love it.
I've heard they can, but these are pretty good if you're just worried about cushioning.
I just bought a Rhino R75 Blind and I really like it thus far. Comes with a backpack carrying case, easy to put up and take down(although no floor on it, just on the grass).
I use one of those three leg folding stools, I got mine at academy for like $6, and sit on that in the blind. Seems to work well for me, and I scented it up in Doe P. So not only is my scent contained in it, anything that gets out should be covered by the Doe P.
If you in michigan, I'd find a place on public land that borders with a corn field. Most deer will enter the field to eat, then retreat back into the woods to bed down. Look for game trails heading from thick bedding areas toward feeding areas.
I live in Texas now so Public land Deer LOVE acorns. So I set myself up on trees that are producing acorns for the animals to eat.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Z0N7G6/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004D1MOBA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10W0240H78PBAFF9QSDD
I have two of these from over the years. They are great durable belts. around $30, so not too pricey.
Hunters Specialties Deluxe Deer Drag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KJDPCO
I personally don't think you need a longer rope like most people say. I thought i did but when dragging a huge animal, you want part of it's body suspended off the ground to ease the drag. Cheap and held up to some heavy abuse. 100% wouldn't have been able to drag that deer alone without that
I use this blind in NY for both fall and spring. Works well for both turkey and deer. Turkey don't care how long it's been there, they don't really hang out and take in the view so you can just pack it and set it up on the same day. Deer are a lot more perceptive so you want to put it where you'll be hunting probably a month or so ahead of time to be safe. Also doesn't hurt to throw brush across it to try to cover smells.
One thing negative I have to mention is the backpack straps and the ones that lone wolf sells as an upgrade are not very good they do not offer enough support and mine always slip out of the adjusters making the stand fall off my shoulders. I plan on buying XOP-XTREME OUTDOOR PRODUCTS Backyard Expressions Tree Stand Transport System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZPJF6T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8dWmDb2KBM0PJ this year to try and fix that issue.
This one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019MPQGQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520296249&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=5.11+belt&psc=1
Duty belt wise, I wear a riggers belt daily, but I tend to go with blackhawk!, so far lasted well over a year with no issues.
https://www.amazon.com/BLACKHAWK-Hook-Inner-Black-44b7bk/dp/B001AQ5V0C/
https://www.amazon.com/BLACKHAWK-44B4LGBK-Black-Reinforced-2-Inch/dp/B001AQ2W1S/
Hope this helps :)
I also have the Comp-Tac Mtac Minotaur. Its always compared directly to the Crossbreed Supertuck. From what I've seen online it's hard to choose one over the other.
Really easy to conceal for my Glock 19. Very Very comfotable! It has interchangeable kydex if you have other carry guns which is really cool and convenient.
If you are looking for a great carry belt Blackhawk makes a rigger belt for about $30 on amazon Here.
5.11 Tactical Trainer 1 1/2-Inch Belt
That's the Tactical Trainer one...
The one you linked has plastic buckle.
Edit: this is from your link http://i.imgur.com/YRlnYjZ.png
Deer drag harness
Bone saw
Propane lantern
Go with this one. I hate that 5.11 one, it was such a piece of crap.
>never camped before
Do you need a tent?
Also, don't get an air mattress- get a Therm-a-rest.
You should make sure you have water containers, a stove (with gas), a hammock or camp chair ( these are awesome). Most important thing for 6 weeks is being comfortable- so have a good pillow and make sure your boots are broken in. And of course GOOD rain gear- dont cheap out or it will leak.
Without much knowledge of what you will have to be doing, there isnt much more I can suggest (hiking? cooking? showers?)... but if you tell me more I'll tell you all you need to know.
(Source- Eagle Scout, been camping in the BWCAW, 4 week geology field camp, 5 summers working at camps).
I got a Blackhawk belt. I don't like shoulder straps, so I wear my radio on my belt, as well as my narcotics, and various other handy stuff. I also really like being able to take all my gear off in one easy click.
Also on Amazon
I am a big fan of the Wilderness belt and the 5.11 trainer belts. The Wilderness is arguably the better product, but I've linked the 5.11 because it is cheaper and can usually be found locally/faster.
It's the Blue Alpha Gear EDC belt. I have it and their Cobra Belt also.
Will be hunting in NE Wisconsin so I know the Blaze Orange is a requirement. Looking at getting a cheap blind but not sure what is good, what isn't. Any thoughts on this one? Really appreciate the tips!
When it comes to durability, I'd take the Pepsi challenge with my 5.11 belt up against the slide belt any day of the week. Not a fan of 5.11 because their prices are jacked, but this belt is the tits.
I just use this one from Amazon.
If you want to add the velcro you could easily but it's $50 less than the one you're looking at.
I edc this Fairwin Tactical Belt in green. Not the quickest to take on and take off your pant loops, but its dummy easy and quick to unbuckle, you literally just squeeze the 2 brass colored wings inwards. Its flexible too and not like a ridged gun belt
Edit: heres a link to a youtube review, i haven't watched it but youll get a good idea what it looks like
You're going to hear a LOT of different things. My advice is to read as much as possible. Don't just take one person's word as gold, because what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for everyone else. My opinion? $600 isn't enough to be competent and comfortable with a setup, if you're not already experienced with guns.
On a budget, here's what I'd do:
First, I'd go with 9mm. I'm a firearm enthusiast, and I primarily shoot 9mm. There are pros and cons to both, but to me, the single biggest benefit of 9mm comes down to affordability. I can buy twice as much 9mm as I can .45. Thus, I can shoot twice as much, and be far more prepared. 9mm won't hit quite as hard as .45, but it hits hard enough to kill. You'll be able to carry more 9mm than .45 ammo, you'll be more accurate (because there's less recoil from 9mm), and you'll be trained better before anything even happens.
So the bare minimum starter package for a gun owner (regardless of caliber) should include a firearm, ammunition, safety gear, and a cleaning kit. Forget about carrying, for the moment. Without those basic things, owning a firearm is completely pointless. Having a firearm in your home that lives in a drawer and can be used against home invasion is better than not having a firearm at all, even if you don't ever carry it outside of your home. And it's a good starting point. A dirty firearm doesn't fire. You must be able to maintain your firearm with regular cleaning, and oiling. A dirty firearm malfunctions. A rusty firearm malfunctions.
On a tight budget, I'd go with a Taurus Millennium G2. People on here love to bash Taurus as a brand, and maybe they deserve that bashing. But the Millennium G2 (that's 2nd generation of the Millennium) get great reviews. Look it up, read reviews of any firearm you're thinking about. Watch videos on Youtube. Don't just talk to people who have never handled that specific model, but do as much research as possible.
So, here's the list-
Taurus Millenium G2 - $209, free shipping. + $35 (average) FFL fees to get it from your local gun store.
Break Free CLP (cleans, lubes, and protects- all in one cleaning product) - $7.99, plus something to wipe the bore($10.97), plus some rags and an old toothbrush to clean the gun.
Disposable ear plugs. Not as good as over the ear, active noise cancelling, etc... but they're a start. $7.86
Shooting glasses. $7.19
This is a start, and it's half of your budget. The other $300 can be put toward something like a holster, a belt, ammo, and classes. I highly recommend classes. If you're not intimately familiar with firearms, they're basically a must. Even if you are, they're still a good thing. Even without classes, you'll still need a range, and ammo adds up. Defense ammo is going to run you ~$30/box, and I recommend shooting that at least occasionally, so that you know what it feels like to shoot (hint: it's different from 115 grain target ammo).
Then, shoot as much as possible.
ALPS Mountaineering Weekender Seat
Build a tire sled!
https://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/build_your_own_sled
Use this for your harness when you drag it: http://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Specialties-Deluxe-Deer-Drag/dp/B002KJDPCO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=14DRRQ6NGHXBRH80RXFF
As others have covered pants sizes I will forego that.
So far as belt, I just purchased a 5.11 tactical Trainer and I am very satisfied with it. I was a leather belt fan before but after carrying with this belt for a few months I like it much better. It cost around $45 with shipping which is a pretty good price for the quality of the belt, in my opinion.
Unless you plan on repelling, you don't need a riggers belt at all. I have the SlimGrip and it already has a stiffiner in it. Just get one of these, it will be great for what you need it for.
i think its this one
https://www.amazon.com/Spec-Ops-Brand-Better-1-5-Inch-Black/dp/B004WA8N8K/
[Belts like these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVZ8GZY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_9?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CVZ8GZY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=06MGFH0J797QGX50AFA4&pd_rd_wg=Z3Lkt&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=YVoY2&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=a9ab4ced-b7a6-11e8-951a-bffc31d64799)
I'm all for cool techwear belts, but there's TONS of belts out there that are practically the exact same thing that are way cheaper because they're not marketed to the Techwear/Streetwear audience.
That being said, I don't think the price point for these HL belts are unreasonable at all. They look really cool and if you're the type of dude to show off your belt I think they elevate a techwear fit more than your standard issue nylon belt. I'm tempted to order one just because the magnetic mechanism is pretty cool.
What's unresonable are the prices ALYX or Off-White are asking for similar. $300? gtfoh
>Since the Game Sled TM weighs only six pounds,
lol you're insane if you think I'm carrying an extra six pounds around with me to help with a drag....
One like this works very very well and is much easier to carry around: http://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Specialties-Deluxe-Deer-Drag/dp/B002KJDPCO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417552639&sr=8-3&keywords=deer+drag
In found the quick release gun belts a few years ago and haven’t looked back.
Fairwin Tactical Belt for Men, Military Style 1.5 Inches Durable Nylon Web Belt with Heavy-Duty Quick-Release Metal Buckle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQD2QRZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RS.ODbN5TKP9H
I like these ones because their nylon is a bit softer and more pliable than some of the others, but that said, the stiffer double stitched versions with the same buckle setup so work “better” as gun belts, but i’ve had to problem with these softer versions. I’ve used these belts for OWB with a paddle holster for shooting comps with a full sized M&P to an EDC IWB w/ M&P Compact, Shield, and a P365... would recommend, not quite “ratcheting” but I can loosen or tighten it on the fly as one end of the buckle system is just a in and out design. I’ve also used the belt in a pinch to secure some stuff in the bed of a truck and once I used it as an extra strap to help carry a very heavy and awkwardly shaped load (old lat pull down cable machine in a buddies basement).
Anyways, give em a look, lots of options on amazon with that buckle type.
edit: also some people complaining about the double buckle design meaning it can’t fit through belt loops... one of the buckles comes completely off and can be put back on in a matter of seconds... not sure what the dude is complaining about lol
You'd like these
I use this one. I love it. Its so comfortable that I use it for everyday applications as well.
http://www.amazon.com/BLACKHAWK-CQB-Riggers-Belt-Medium/dp/B0012REUIS/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1345256010&sr=1-1&keywords=riggers+belt
Depending on how close you are to camp/vehicles, you don't even have to quarter it. Field dress it, then use a deer drag to lug it to the truck (or a quad if you're allowed to run one on that land).
This one I think XTAC Wolf Tactical Heavy Duty Quick-Release EDC Belt - Stiffened 2-Ply Nylon Gun Belt for Concealed Carry CCW Holsters Pouches Military Combat Duty Wilderness Hunting Survival https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FYRK472/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EHa4DbV66RSE8
I've been using this one for years
Link to Amazon, lemme me know if I did it wrong
This is the one that I buy.
Fairwin Tactical Belt, Military Style Webbing Riggers Web Belt Heavy-Duty Quick-Release Metal Buckle (Black, S - Waist 30"-36") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQM7FVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ou.3DbWDJFCMN
Iv been successful with pop up ground blinds for turkey... Not sure if deer would mind it... If u can build one temporary or permanent I would do that.
https://www.amazon.com/Ameristep-Doghouse-Ground-Blind-Realtree/dp/B00JA82FV0/ref=sr_1_5?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1505516749&sr=1-5&keywords=ground+blind
https://www.amazon.com/Ameristep-Care-Taker-Blind-Realtree-Xtra/dp/B00JQHWT52/ref=sr_1_4?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1505516749&sr=1-4&keywords=ground+blind
If u go with the pop up set it up a few days early so the new plastic smell wears off :)