The Hunting Beast

Thanks for the responses everyone.

Lockdown wrote:I’m interested as well. Need a waist belt. Already have claw shoulder straps

How do you like the claw straps? Wonder how they would stack up with the molle waist belt?

trob_205 wrote:Can anyone speak to molle setup vs XOP system?

I ordered the molle system for my summit before ordering the XOP for my m7. Both are well built, but I prefer the XOP due to the quick connects it has to the stand. You can buy a second set of quick connects and switch the straps between tree stands or, if the hanging straps are a concern, remove them easily after going up the tree.

What should we straps are those? They look much better than the molle versions I have. The buckles always seem to want to pop loose. I found a way to fix them, but those look better.

Horizontal Hunter wrote:I used the Molle system on my Summit when I hunted from trees as well. It cut the felt weigh by about 50%.

It is a great system but it needs to be setup properly, especially the waist belt. You should be carrying most of the weight on your hips not your back.

Bob

this is 100% spot on.

MrT wrote:

trob_205 wrote:Can anyone speak to molle setup vs XOP system?

I ordered the molle system for my summit before ordering the XOP for my m7. Both are well built, but I prefer the XOP due to the quick connects it has to the stand. You can buy a second set of quick connects and switch the straps between tree stands or, if the hanging straps are a concern, remove them easily after going up the tree.

Thanks!

I bought the Smith Performance Sprayer harness for my LW and love it. Comes with straps and waist belt. Really well made. Got it on Amazon for like $30.

tundra@1 wrote:last year I purchased a TSTS... Tree Stand Transportation System, it came from XOP, who I believe bought out the company. It works great, and takes the weight all off your back.

! second this system. I have the game plan gear version which they went out of business and XOP bought their patent. Its a great system!

https://www.uspeacekeeper.com/products/backpack-strap


That's the straps I used.

I'm I the only one who thinks the molle straps suck? Bulky, straps and buckles everywhere

brkissl82 wrote:I'm I the only one who thinks the molle straps suck? Bulky, straps and buckles everywhere

I cut some buckles/plastic off mine, but overall I like mine, especially for the price....used on ebay for around $25-30 a few years ago.

brkissl82 wrote:I'm I the only one who thinks the molle straps suck? Bulky, straps and buckles everywhere

Check out the link right above your post.....that was a big reason I went with those straps. The buckles that are there, I use...the quick release buckles on the bottom can come in handy if you ever need to get the stand off quick...slip and fall or something. They are also smaller...like large backpack width...I'm happy with them on the stand.

Jackson Marsh wrote:

brkissl82 wrote:I'm I the only one who thinks the molle straps suck? Bulky, straps and buckles everywhere

I cut some buckles/plastic off mine, but overall I like mine, especially for the price....used on ebay for around $25-30 a few years ago.

I cut all kinds of buckles and straps off from the back of my Molle system. Used heavy duty zip ties to attach it to the stand. Had it for 5-6 years on an alpha, swapped it to an assault 2 years ago. Never had a problem.

I must be an idiot because I cant even figure out how to attach the bottom part of the straps

mauser06 wrote:https://www.uspeacekeeper.com/products/backpack-strap


That's the straps I used.

Those look to be a little more functional than the standard molle straps, decent price as well. Thanks

brkissl82 wrote:I must be an idiot because I cant even figure out how to attach the bottom part of the straps

Do you have a Molle system? I can help...