Saddle Hunting - Knee Pads

[BKhunter]

Anyone have any recommendations on Knee pads to use while saddle hunting? I was thinking of using the Kuiu Pro pants since they have built in pads but wanted to get some opinions.

 

[switchback270]

I bought these off of amazon and have been happy thus far.

Knee Pads

 

[NYSKIER]

I just use plain volleyball kneepads and they same to work great. I'd check out saddlehunter.com forums you'll find tons of threads on this

 

[cvsetter]

Arcteryx are alittle pricey but can be found on sale,are the best I've found.

 

[Bubblehide]

Pants with built in knee pads can't be beat, several companies make them

 

[Pathfinder27]

Arcteryx are alittle pricey but can be found on sale,are the best I've found.

Second that statement. I’ve had mine for 11 years and they are still running strong. Lightweight and they articulate enough to walk and climb in without issues.

 

[mikkel318]

I use the Sitka Timberline Pants with kneepads and they are awesome. You can layer bibs over them or a couple layers of wool underneath.

 

[*zap*]

Arcteryx knee cap protectors which have enough padding to actually do something.

 

[Jn78]

I dont know if the kuiu pants have changed, but I bought a pair six or seven ago and the knee pads were not substantial.

 

[Nillion]

I don't saddle hunt, but Arcteryx makes the best kneepads I've ever used. I've used them while running, jumping, slidding, just about any type of movement and they stay put and protect my knees well.

 

[Marshmi]

The arcteryx caps are really nice quality and seem super durable. Held off for a while because of the price but I’m glad I finally pulled the trigger!

 

[JohnJohnson]

My Arcteryx caps are arriving in a few days. If you need some quickly though it'll be hard because they're basically out of stock everywhere and backordered for months.

 

[Marshmi]

My Arcteryx caps are arriving in a few days. If you need some quickly though it'll be hard because they're basically out of stock everywhere and backordered for months.

+1... had about a 4 week wait on mine

 

[wesfromky]

I have the Arcteryx as well, and like them.

 

[hebertbrian]

Love my Arcteryx knee pads

 

[Storenut]

I’ve just used volleyball knee pads in the past. They can get water soaked in a heavy rain, but they also can be worn under rain gear. I’ve put some duck tape over them before depending on the type of tree bark as the pad/cloth can sometimes stick to the bark.

 

[TXAR]

Cheap ones off amazon work if you want to save some $

 

[hflier]

The arcteryx caps are really nice quality and seem super durable. Held off for a while because of the price but I’m glad I finally pulled the trigger!

This!

 

[Kjackgold]

I have a pair of pants with the built in knee pads. They are not designed to be used for extended periods of time. The integrated knee pads are great if you are going to crawl for a few min or take a knee to glass. Get yourself some type of strap on knee pad.

 

[camelcluch]

I use a set of 5.11 that I bought for $15. So far they have been good.