I got the x2 for Christmas. I love it. I can strap my xop vanish to it and my novix mini sticks and walk in. Going to try to invest in a saddle and platform this offseason.
You should do a video on your one stick pack setup and how you walk into the woods with a one stick. Maybe do both minimalist and also with the pack frame if your going back in deep and might pack out. Almost for sure I'm settled on the f1 mainframe just don't know if I want to get the switchblade or a kite. Mostly will be doing one sticking.
Very good system and then at a pack and throw more stuff in. That’s the problem I have now that it’s cold to much extra clothes and all that stuff that I may need but when I do put one on the ground most of it is used but hay I’m enjoying it even though I have 41 pounds on my back. I live close to Alps so when they have a warehouse sale I’m there but it’s such a deal I keep adding to my collection and some for the kids 👍✌🏻🇺🇸
I hear ya. Those mile long hikes in when it's 15 degrees are what had me looking for a pack that could easily carry my outer layers and my platform and sticks. Thanks for watching.
Do you where your saddle under this pack? Would love to see a video putting it all together(carry in... climb... hang from tree). It seems like the waist belt from pack might get in the way of the saddle.
Hey buddy, Appreciate all the great gear content!! I've learned a lot from your channel! I'm trying to decide between the Horn Hunter full curl lite frame, or the Eberlestock M1 Carrier. The Carrier appears to be shorter than the Mainframe and won't have the protruding shelf when up the tree. My question is, can the batwings be flipped so the zippers are toward the frame? I'm wondering how well it would work to use the frame as a knee pad and still have easy access to the batwings that are tight to the tree as a strap pulls the system tight around the tree. Thanks!
@@SaddleHunter saw another video on their web site where the gentleman used the frame and batwings and hauled tent, gear ect in a large dry bag strapped in the center. Really cool set up. Lots of options. What county in Wyoming did you hunt pronghorn
Excellent overview of how you would use the F1 Mainframe and a couple Batwing pouches for a tree saddle gear pack and something that one could pack an animal 🦌 out of some deep public or even private land. Something that I myself have been looking for since I did win a Tethrd Saddle and bought the Predator XL platform, the Hawke 20 inch sticks and some other accessories. Plus even though I have not shot many deer 🦌 I am tired of dragging them out of the deepest hollow around. I recently bought the Eberlestock F7 Kite 🪁 pack that has its own straps and belt, but that can be taken off and put on the F1 Mainframe, plus add the Batwings if I wanted for a couple day hunting trip or I can do what you just showed us with just the Batwings and the mainframe. Sadly the Tall F1 Mainframe in all colors is out of stock on their website. I heard that they are coming out with a lighter improved version soon. Thanks 🙏 for sharing your thoughts on this setup. I look forward to trying it whenever I can actually buy one. Oh is the metal frame noisy when getting up and down the tree 🌳 etc… or while you are in the tree?
Great video and recommendations. I had a question. I have Molle webbing on the side of my current backpack just like your pack but no compression straps. How could I attach my sticks using just the molle loops? Any recommendations? If the molle loops were the other way, it would be easy but with the loops vertical it makes it hard. Thanks so much for all the great videos!!
So here is my question. I'm assuming you climb with the the pack on your back. Does the waist belt interfere with the bridge on your saddle at all? I plan on 1 sticking so I am wondering if climbing with this on my back also will create any issues as I am climbing or connecting into the bridge. Thanks.
Exactly what I'm looking for, was going to swing by Joe's Army Navy and see what they had but this is better. Where abouts in Michigan are you? I live in Macomb and hunt my cabin near Alpena and my buddies farm in South east Ohio.
I'm in the Kalamazoo area now. We hunt similar areas though lol. I hunt between Atlanta and Alpena every year, and I head to mid-Ohio for the rut. I've never tried Southeast Ohio but I've heard great things.
I am about 5'9" I have a ectomorph frame about 34" waist. What size do think I take for that backpack? Approximately how many pounds can you pack out deer with that backpack? Great video 👍
I bet you could go with the tall frame. At the very least it will give you higher load lifters which is never a bad thing. I've carried about 100lbs in it with no problems at all.
Great review thanks! I've been really interested in this setup and had a question, have you tried packing the predator behind the batwings to the mainframe using the predator pack via the molle loops? If not do you think there's enough space for the batwings to zip back together?
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I have the F1 Frame and Vapro 5000 pack, love it. wishing I would have got the bat wings to change things out for day hunts from camp
Thank you. Great video. I really appreciate going over the versatility.
I got the x2 for Christmas. I love it. I can strap my xop vanish to it and my novix mini sticks and walk in.
Going to try to invest in a saddle and platform this offseason.
That's a great pack as well, especially for saddle hunting.
Thanks for batwing pack dump. Can’t find them on here much.
I appreciate all your videos. Great detail and explanation.
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
I have been using that as well I love it I sit my 20 inch sticks on the shelf.
That's another option. I like to keep everything inside my body so that I'm not snagging brush.
Just getting into saddle hunting
Very helpful
Very informational channel
Thanks Craig. Let me know if you have any questions.
You should do a video on your one stick pack setup and how you walk into the woods with a one stick. Maybe do both minimalist and also with the pack frame if your going back in deep and might pack out. Almost for sure I'm settled on the f1 mainframe just don't know if I want to get the switchblade or a kite. Mostly will be doing one sticking.
awesome review. Just found your channel,getting excited for next season
Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions.
Very good system and then at a pack and throw more stuff in. That’s the problem I have now that it’s cold to much extra clothes and all that stuff that I may need but when I do put one on the ground most of it is used but hay I’m enjoying it even though I have 41 pounds on my back. I live close to Alps so when they have a warehouse sale I’m there but it’s such a deal I keep adding to my collection and some for the kids 👍✌🏻🇺🇸
I hear ya. Those mile long hikes in when it's 15 degrees are what had me looking for a pack that could easily carry my outer layers and my platform and sticks. Thanks for watching.
Do you where your saddle under this pack?
Would love to see a video putting it all together(carry in... climb... hang from tree).
It seems like the waist belt from pack might get in the way of the saddle.
Hey buddy, Appreciate all the great gear content!! I've learned a lot from your channel!
I'm trying to decide between the Horn Hunter full curl lite frame, or the Eberlestock M1 Carrier. The Carrier appears to be shorter than the Mainframe and won't have the protruding shelf when up the tree. My question is, can the batwings be flipped so the zippers are toward the frame? I'm wondering how well it would work to use the frame as a knee pad and still have easy access to the batwings that are tight to the tree as a strap pulls the system tight around the tree. Thanks!
Spencer, have you try the MR Popup 28? I'm debating between the F1 and the Popup.
Do you have any input on the mystery ranch treehouse 38?
Hi, Are you still using this pack or have you found one that you like better? Thanks.
Do you carry limb snippers for branches or just a saw?
I use pruners 10x as much. My last pair broke in early November which is why I wanted the EZ Kut set.
Great video! Open my eyes to an option other than mystrey ranch series. Have you added different bags for long trips?
Yeah but I’ve kept it as light and simple as possible. So far I’ve just paired the batwings with a dry bag.
@@SaddleHunter saw another video on their web site where the gentleman used the frame and batwings and hauled tent, gear ect in a large dry bag strapped in the center. Really cool set up. Lots of options. What county in Wyoming did you hunt pronghorn
Great vid. How tall are you? And is this the reg or tall frame?
Excellent overview of how you would use the F1 Mainframe and a couple Batwing pouches for a tree saddle gear pack and something that one could pack an animal 🦌 out of some deep public or even private land. Something that I myself have been looking for since I did win a Tethrd Saddle and bought the Predator XL platform, the Hawke 20 inch sticks and some other accessories. Plus even though I have not shot many deer 🦌 I am tired of dragging them out of the deepest hollow around.
I recently bought the Eberlestock F7 Kite 🪁 pack that has its own straps and belt, but that can be taken off and put on the F1 Mainframe, plus add the Batwings if I wanted for a couple day hunting trip or I can do what you just showed us with just the Batwings and the mainframe.
Sadly the Tall F1 Mainframe in all colors is out of stock on their website. I heard that they are coming out with a lighter improved version soon.
Thanks 🙏 for sharing your thoughts on this setup. I look forward to trying it whenever I can actually buy one.
Oh is the metal frame noisy when getting up and down the tree 🌳 etc… or while you are in the tree?
Great video and recommendations. I had a question. I have Molle webbing on the side of my current backpack just like your pack but no compression straps. How could I attach my sticks using just the molle loops? Any recommendations? If the molle loops were the other way, it would be easy but with the loops vertical it makes it hard. Thanks so much for all the great videos!!
You can buy compression straps that attach to molle on Amazon. They should work unless the orientation is wrong.
“Aberlastock” lol. Good review man.
Ya that was driving me crazy lol. (Eb-er-Lee-stock)
So here is my question. I'm assuming you climb with the the pack on your back. Does the waist belt interfere with the bridge on your saddle at all? I plan on 1 sticking so I am wondering if climbing with this on my back also will create any issues as I am climbing or connecting into the bridge. Thanks.
Yes I climb with my pack on my back. I've never found the waist belt to get in the way of the bridge or the lineman belt.
Exactly what I'm looking for, was going to swing by Joe's Army Navy and see what they had but this is better.
Where abouts in Michigan are you? I live in Macomb and hunt my cabin near Alpena and my buddies farm in South east Ohio.
I'm in the Kalamazoo area now. We hunt similar areas though lol. I hunt between Atlanta and Alpena every year, and I head to mid-Ohio for the rut. I've never tried Southeast Ohio but I've heard great things.
I'm near the Thunder Bay River off Heron Road in the Mackinaw State Forest... our paths may have crossed.@@SaddleHunter
Hi great review, is this the regular or the tall?
reg
I am about 5'9" I have a ectomorph frame about 34" waist. What size do think I take for that backpack? Approximately how many pounds can you pack out deer with that backpack? Great video 👍
I bet you could go with the tall frame. At the very least it will give you higher load lifters which is never a bad thing. I've carried about 100lbs in it with no problems at all.
@@SaddleHunter forget about it, lowest rung is still too high for a 21" torso height. i'm 6'2" and still can't get the damn thing riding high enough.
Great review thanks! I've been really interested in this setup and had a question, have you tried packing the predator behind the batwings to the mainframe using the predator pack via the molle loops? If not do you think there's enough space for the batwings to zip back together?
I have not tried that configuration as I do not own a Predator pack. I can zip the bat wings closed with the Predator behind them though.
@@SaddleHunter right on thanks for the reply
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What is saaaadle hunting?
Found it.
Thanks for watching!
Tie it too a tree, wedge the bottom out, instant chair. To wait the rain out
Not a bad idea, thanks for sharing!
Your videos are very informative. Is there a way to contact you direct, like Facebook or something?
Sure thing. saddlehunting@gmail.com
Mmm
350 $$ + pack ?
The pack is $250 and each batwing is $40. So as I have it set up in the video it’s $340.
I thought the same thing lol..