Getting Up a Tree

[Rokwiia]

I'm looking to get a trail cam up approximately 10'-12' off the ground. Just high enough to avoid being easily stolen without a little work. I'm 6' tall so I only need to get 4'-6' off the ground. I have to backpack to the area where the trail cams(2) will be located so whatever means I use to get me off the ground, it has to be able to attach to my Seek Outside Revolution backpack.

My first thought was getting a climbing stick. Does that make sense or is there another solution?

 

[Life_Feeds_On_Life]

Why not just climb up the tree you want the cam in?

 

[Scrappy]

Screw in steps is what I have used.

 

[Rokwiia]

"Why not just climb up the tree you want the cam in?"

The trees in the area have no branches below 10'-20'. I couldn't have shimmied up these trees when I was in my teens and I certainly can't do it now.

 

[isu22andy]

Climbing stick or screw in steps is about your only options

 

[Kahuna]

Or strap on steps.

 

[Davebuech]

Strap on steps are easier on the tree

 

[Wellsdw]

Finally a flat land stand hunter can contribute meaningfull info...... 4 tree steps simple. But like everyone else said also

 

[Nickofthewoods]

Stilts.

 

[Maverick1]

One climbing stick with one aider (made out of 1" tubular webbing) will get you to that height. Works perfect for me. A total weight of 2.5-3 lbs. My experience is that strapping on a climbing stick is much easier, and a lot less work, than using a climber or screwing in & out tree steps. Once the aider is made, it only takes me minute to hold the stick at head-height, buckle in to the tree, and be up the tree. A couple of videos below.

 

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[SoDaky]

KISS.Couple screw in steps.

 

[Billy Goat]

3 screw in steps are about 1.5#. I spread mine pretty good but 2 steps and I could have a camera 12' pretty easy. Depending on what kind of tree you decide to use makes a big difference on how difficult they are to screw in. But the height your looking at you will be screwing them in from the ground, way easier than hanging onto the tree with one hand and screwing with the other.

 

[wseidel]

A climbing stick OR screw in/strap on steps are the easiest options but whichever method you choose, don't forget to use a safety strap. Even a short fall (at any age) can result in a significant injury that would be magnified since you're "backpacking in" to a remote location. I've learned not to take short cuts as I'm now in my 60's and generally am in the woods alone. Hope this helps...

 

[huntdoc]

I have used single Lone Wolf climbing stick for years to elevate cameras and it prevents theft as well as moves it out of line of sight for wildlife. Might want to have an idea ahead of time how you will tilt the camera to get it where you want it.

 

[camelcluch]

I was going to suggest a climbing stick with an aider but it’s already there. You can get pretty high with one or two steps and a lineman’s rope.

 

[7Bartman]

I do this all the time back East to keep trespassers from stealing my cams. 2-3 screw in steps and a screw in attachment for your camera. Take the steps out and hide them close by. Use the same holes when you put them in and it'll be easier. Don't put too high or you'll rip your pants trying to get to the first step (don't ask how I know).

 

[vanish]

If you're on public, most place won't allow screw in steps. Go with the stick.

 

[Still Hunter]

Take along a couple of the old wedge type rubber door stops to put between the back of the game camera and the tree to adjust down the angle of your game cameras.