Kids Treestand Harness Options

[jweb]

Looking to see what everyone has used or felt comfortable with, if any, as far as a kids treestand harness goes.

I’ve got a 4 y/o that is all about hunting and we already have the ground blind option. Most of the harnesses I see available are going to be too large for his size and I wouldn’t feel comfortable with him in a tree.

Anyone had any success finding one for the younger kids?

 

[Bissmatt87]

Try to find a kids rock climbing harness that will fit.

 

[Kindo]

Try to find a kids rock climbing harness that will fit.

This is what I did when my kids were little and we struggled to find something to fit them. Once they turned 8-9, I think I got them a Muddy harness that has worked well.

 

[Bissmatt87]

This is what I did when my kids were little and we struggled to find something to fit them. Once they turned 8-9, I think I got them a Muddy harness that has worked well.

I still use a rock climbing harness. Much safer in my opinion. And if you do unfortunately fall, it is much better to be facing the tree when you need to recover.

 

[Nine Banger]

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Junior Harness - Trango

Trango Junior Harness | Our Junior Harness is made of supple nylon and comes with adjustable leg padding for increased comfort.

trango.com

 

[Nine Banger]

 

[jweb]

This is what I did when my kids were little and we struggled to find something to fit them. Once they turned 8-9, I think I got them a Muddy harness that has worked well.

Did you have luck with anything between that “little” size of the kiddos and the youth harnesses available in a climbing harness? I realized it’s an awkward body type to fit after taking some measurements

 

[GOninety]

Hunter Safety Systems, they make a lot of versions that are lightweight and reliable.

 

[spike camp]

Hunter Safety Systems, they make a lot of versions that are lightweight and reliable.

Does HSS make harnesses for 4yo’s?

 

[Rich M]

I hunt with a fireman and all he uses is rock climbing/saddle style harnesses - says it is better than the full body hunting harness.

 

[ODB]

I hunt with a fireman and all he uses is rock climbing/saddle style harnesses - says it is better than the full body hunting harness.

For an actual fall nothing will be better than a full-body harness (legs, too) as it will not only distribute the fall forces better but also keep you upright. That is a specific test described by ANSI for fall protection harnesses. They must remain at a certain angle after a drop to be compliant.

A harness for a 4yo will be tricky. That little one above looks interesting.

In any case make sure the lanyard you are attached to is as short as possible to prevent an actual drop. Forces spike very quickly with no shock absorbing component.


One more thing, if you do get a full body harness, make sure your dorsal D-ring is high between the shoulder blades, dont let it slip downward