Glassing from a tree saddle

[nal5080]

Hi everyone. I have several areas that would be great for glassing from a distance as long as I could get high enough in a tree, but I struggle to steady my binoculars enough to spot deer beyond a few hundred yards in certain situations. I also just bought a spotting scope that could be good for long distance glassing if I can keep it steady.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for steadying binoculars or a spotting scope in a tree saddle (or stand)? One thought I had was using a camera arm for mounting a spotting scope. Any ideas would be appreciated! Thank you

[purebowhunting]

Camera arm works with a spotting scope, would work with binoculars also with a bino adapter, issue is its connected to the tree you are so when you more the tree moves. Binos from a saddle I often use my tether to help steady myself for quick glassing. Long distance glassing is best from the ground on a tripod.