Do you carry a seat/stool when you hunt?

[Macchina]

I hunt the Midwest on large tracks of Federal land (20k acres +).
Originally and still for bow season I'll use a stand for most hunts. But there's so much real-estate I find myself "exploring" while I hunt more and more. This usually translates into miles long still hunts that take up most of the day. This includes sitting for a bit here and there when I come upon a trail or pinch point. I always carry a small inflatable pad to sit on but with the deep snow I've moved to a 3-legged stool and don't know how I'll go back. I picked it up at REI, weighs a pound. It has made taking a break from the walking extremely comfortable in the snow and get's me up a bit higher to see a bit further.

 

[NateTP38]

I use the same exact type of stool. $8 at Walmart.

 

[DooleyVT]

Last couple seasons I've been carrying my LW Hand Climber seat section with me on "sitnwalks". It folds up pretty small, fits perfect on the outside of my pack, keeps me off the cold ground and straps easily to a tree. Sit when it feels right and walk when I get cold.

 

[ORhunter74]

I use the identical Amazon version of that stool. Fits in an outside pocket strapped to my pack with my trekking poles and is perfect for glassing/ambush hunting. Shot my spring bear while sitting on it this year.

 

[*zap*]

I sit on a short Ridgerest pad on the ground, back to a tree.

 

[justinspicher]

I carry a Helinox chair.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I usually carry my Helinox chair expecting to take a midday break and/or sit on a spot at dusk or dawn. Sometimes ya just see the perfect location and wanna be as inconspicuous as possible. The Helinox is comfortable, easy on the lower back and tall enough you can draw a bow. Plus if I ever am forced to spend the night in the field, it's way more comfortable to sit on than a stool. Checks all my boxes.

 

[digger]

I keep a walkstool around. It’s built like a tank which is good because so am I

 

[Austink47]

Archery white tail hunting in eastern Washington pretty open country I use a stool a lot. It lets me sit in the grass and still see/shoot. I got one that swivels from sportsmen’s. It is bulky and kind hard to fit in a pack but it, works. Thinking about something more compact. Interesting thread.

 

[Runningwater]

I hunt the Midwest on large tracks of Federal land (20k acres +).
Originally and still for bow season I'll use a stand for most hunts. But there's so much real-estate I find myself "exploring" while I hunt more and more. This usually translates into miles long still hunts that take up most of the day. This includes sitting for a bit here and there when I come upon a trail or pinch point. I always carry a small inflatable pad to sit on but with the deep snow I've moved to a 3-legged stool and don't know how I'll go back. I picked it up at REI, weighs a pound. It has made taking a break from the walking extremely comfortable in the snow and get's me up a bit higher to see a bit further.

I have one of these and like it quite a bit. It's a lot lighter that most of the Walmart and Amazon stools that I've seen. I also have the higher version of the hillsound btr and it's pretty nice as well.

 

[4rcgoat]

I use one for spot and stalk on whitetails when I get sick of the tree.

 

[Seeknelk]

Absolutely NOT! But I'm usually climbing a lot of vertical and in a mix of mountain country , from alder choked slides to lodgepole hurdle sessions. NOT packing a chair. I do pack a 88 mm spotter tho. A 4oz chunk of foam camp pad is on pack tho and I sit on the world anywhere I want.

 

[LongWayAround]

Helinox swivel chair for easy hikes.

 

[ChaseingTheOutdoors]

Those little stools are great. I also use a thermarest Z seat, makes a big difference getting a little insulation between you and the ground.

 

[EasilyExcited]

A chunk of thermareast foam pad. And lean against your Pack. Those stools suck on uneven ground or soft ground

 

[insanelupus]

Just found this from Helinox. Provided I could make sure the feet wouldn't sink, I'd likely get one.

Speed Stool

Super light, super compact seating that doesn’t require any assembly–it practically sets up itself. The no-fuss accompaniment for rest during long hikes, cycling, or fishing.

helinox.com

 

[gumbl3]

If I know I'm gonna have a long ground sit, I take a crazy creek chair. I can sit pretty comfortable and still in that thing but it is easier when it's rifle season and I don't have to worry about being able to pull a bow back

 

[MallardSX2]

YEs, its built into my backpack.

 

[TxTaurus74]

I've tried stool, big Agnes stool and hellinox chair. Hellinox is way more comfortable with the back rest for long sits. You can also draw a bow out of it. I had issues this year with the feet sinking in wet ground but they have balls that go on the feet you can get or I was thinking of getting tennis balls and cut holes for the same thing.

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[Dennis]

I do usually carry a stool. My current favorite is from "Outdoorsman" and is called "BTR" (Better Than a Rock). "Hillsound BTR Stool". I like the taller 17" version and it is light weight, collapsible,and folds up. Great for glassing and making sits more comfortable.

Hillsound BTR StoolAlpenglow / 17 Inch

The BTR stool is the ultimate lightweight seat for your outdoor adventures. Whether it’s cooking at your campsite, enjoying the scenery at a viewpoint, or sitting around a campfire with friends. The BTR is always Better Than a Rock! Features: PhantomLock™ Ultralight Quick setup Detachable seat...

outdoorsmans.com