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Title: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Radford on September 22, 2024, 02:58:01 PM
I hunt off the ground and am looking for a more comfortable cushion. My setup now is I have a closed cell foam pad from Lowe’s that I strap to my pack. When I get to my spot I just sit on my pack. That gets me up a bit off the ground and works out real nice for me. Now I’m just wanting a nicer cushion to sit on. Anyone have any recommendations for a really nice cushion? Would make long cold sits that much more comfortable. Thank you.
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: RioBravo on September 22, 2024, 03:24:28 PM
Hunt comfort tail mate gel core TS. Also works great with Waldrop Pac Seat.
Very comfortable
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Radford on September 22, 2024, 08:03:35 PM
Thanks. I’ve seen that at the store. May have to try it. It did look nice.
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: arrow30 on September 23, 2024, 04:55:26 PM
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/vos-oasis-premium-water-saddle-float
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Stumpkiller on September 23, 2024, 09:08:21 PM
Are you familiar with a Dean Torges Tree Seat?  I've used one of these (with a foam pad) for decades.  Made out of 1/2" plywood you attach it to a tree and can sit with your feet on the ground.  Set high enough you can stand quickly without needing to rock forward.

http://www.bowyersedge.com/treeseat.html

(https://i.imgur.com/i84hg83.jpg)
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Gdpolk on September 25, 2024, 09:41:32 PM
Hunt comfort
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: lpcjon2 on September 27, 2024, 12:52:17 PM
A "T" seat for duck hunting works great, and you can easily make one if needed.
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Radford on September 27, 2024, 05:26:35 PM
I went ahead and purchased the hunt comfort ts cushion. I’ve tried the torges tree seat and just couldn’t get it to work for me. Probably my construction of it. I really like the idea. I may try again and if successful I can use the new vision on it.
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Stumpkiller on September 27, 2024, 09:10:01 PM
I made two changes to mine.  I lined the "V" cut with split reenforced rubber steam hose and attached it with sheet roofing screws.  The hex-heads stick out and grip the bark.  And, instead of the banjo shaped hole I drilled three 1-/2 holes in a row.  I thread the rope (from the outside edge) down through #1, up through #2 and down again in #3.  Then I tuck the loose end under the loop formed by #1 and #3.  Infinate adjustability for tree diameter.
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: MnFn on September 30, 2024, 11:18:19 AM
I have one that is nice and thick. Pretty sure it was made from Millenium (sp?) Whether or not it is what you want-don’t know.
I’ll try to take a photo of it later.


Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Terry Lightle on October 01, 2024, 08:10:46 AM
Almost same as Stumpkiller except using the old store bought Cross River Hunter Seat model
Title: Re: Ground hunting cushion
Post by: Radford on October 01, 2024, 10:59:04 AM
I made two changes to mine.  I lined the "V" cut with split reenforced rubber steam hose and attached it with sheet roofing screws.  The hex-heads stick out and grip the bark.  And, instead of the banjo shaped hole I drilled three 1-/2 holes in a row.  I thread the rope (from the outside edge) down through #1, up through #2 and down again in #3.  Then I tuck the loose end under the loop formed by #1 and #3.  Infinate adjustability for tree diameter.

Would you mind posting some pictures and measurements? I love the concept just haven’t made it work for me yet. I made two prototypes but didn’t like either of them.