Hawk any angle tree seat

[Cedarsavage]

Anyone have one of these?
Do they fold flat enough to fit in a pack?
What do you think of it?

 

[eaglemountainman]

I have 4 of them and love them. Great adjustability, quiet swivel seat, thick comfy seat cushion....I'd buy more but I don't see sales on CamoFire anymore. I set them up at various locations and leave them all season.
They're pretty heavy and bulky, but I suppose they'll fit in a big enough pack. Not something I'd want to lug as part of my everyday kit.

 

[AlabamaMountainMan]

A little late to the conversation, but I figure I can toss in some personal feedback to help anyone else who searches.

It is a bit bulky when assembled, but if you have a good pack, it should be no problem. They come in right around 7 lbs.
You are able to break it down into a few pieces which helps with packing. The cushion, platform, and piece that bites the tree all separate. If you are not carrying too much clothing, you could easily fit in a small backpack. I personally am investing in a pack with a meatshelf (mystery ranch metcalf) and plan to store it in the meat shelf, but I also want to be able to pack out game and extra clothing/gear. If I was just walking in for a morning sit and probably dragging deer from kill site to truck, you could haul the seat in a cheapo $10 backpack without any fuss.

As far as folding/separating into pieces for packability, the actual biting part that mounts to the tree is kind of thick so I cannot call it flat. However, as stated above, I do find the system as whole packable.

General Opinion:
- I really like the ability to set up on fallen trees and other odd angles. It is something that would have helped a lot on previous hunts. The only issue with fallen trees is if you cant get the strap under the tree, you won't be able to use the seat. Some fallen trees will work great, some will not.
- The attachment system works well. It bites the tree well and I see no concerns. When the ratchet strap wears out, you can just buy another without any issue.
- Comfort is relative. It is much better than sitting on rocks, the wet/cold/hard ground, etc. However, it does not have a back on it so it is not as comfy as a true chair. It does not extend out super far from the tree so I generally find that I am sitting very straight up or sometimes leaning forward. I think this is probably good because it forces me to stay in a more ready position, but it by default will eventually get uncomfortable since you are either totally unsupported in your back or will have a tree as your back support. Still, it is a huge improvement over other ground options. The cushion is very thick, but is comfortable. I believe it is like 4 inches thick. You could always ditch the cushion and sit on the platform if you REALLY want to cut weight and size.
- I can easily and quickly set it up.
- Adjustments can be made in decent time, but I would not call it quick adjust
- Great for shooting a bow. No siding to interfere with your draw.
- It is not ultralight, but I used to carry a 30+lb climbing stand so 7 lbs feels ultralight in comparison. Weight is kind of subjective. I don't personally see the 7 lbs burdening me based on the current gear I carry in on most hunts.
- Set it up lower to the ground than you think you should. Mine is normally almost touching the ground.
- For roughly $60.00 - $75.00, I think it is definitely worth peoples time to try. I would recommend some kind of pack to carry it in. Even if it is just a wal-mart special $10.00 pack. The seat would be a bit odd in shape to carry very far in your hands.

The only other option I have found that was a good competitor for my needs was to build a Torges style tree seat. It is much lighter and very thin, but it does not have the ability to set up on leaning and fall trees. Plus, you have to build it yourself which for some people may be a deal breaker.