favorite safety harness or vest?

[stalkin4elk]

I need to upgrade. What are your favorites with pros and cons. The new Gorilla model or HSS lite model have my eye.
Thanks.

[Gen273]

I love the HSS vest, I have the Reversible model so I can wear it all year. I like that it has pockets for my stuff, and that it is made to last. I have used mine for six years and it is still in good shape. also it is made in USA.

Get the HSS!!!

[nschlag]

can't go wrong with hss.

[legends1]

HSS THE BEST BAR NONE.

[gjarcher]

I've used HSS and Fallguy vests, never did care for the leg strap comfort, and I didn't need all the pockets and frills.

This year I used a Muddy Outdoors Safeguard harness. Lightweight, comfortable, secure, much better than the full vest types I've used. However, I still use the Fall Guy retractor.

 http://www.gomuddy.com/shopping/departments/safeguard-harness.aspx

[KSdan]

Climbing/rappelling seat.

[widow sax]

I have a seat of the pants and it is good does not bind like the old Hss ones. I understand the new ones addressed this problem. I think all of them are still a pain. Widow

[wapitimike1]

I would say for season long, HHS ulta light. Less bulk more safety!

[VTer]

SOP harness! I had an HSS but I sold it, too heavy and clunky.

[Lefty]

I love my SOP harness.  I wear it under my last layer and never have to worry about it being in the way.  It is comfortable and easy to adjust.

[Hoyt]

I use one of the models than came with a Summit climber. I've bought quiet a few climbers and get different harness with about every one. The one I like and use is simple, light and just straps.

I bought an HSS a few yrs back and it was too hot and heavy. Didn't like the seat belt leg strap buckle so gave it too a friend.

I do like the looks of the Muddy Waters and may get one of those.

[metsastaja]

HSS way to hot and clunky for florida.  I use Seat o pants.

[Benjamin199]

I like the Seat of the pants the best, I also have the HSS vest, but it only gets used by people I lend it to.

[mark land]

HSS no doubt, have not tried the new lite version but have a Pro model for cooler weather and the Stalker when it's hot and don't get off the ground without it.

[Jim Jackson]

Muddy Outdoors Safeguard harness.  No contest in comparison to the others in my opinion.

[kbetts]

Tree Saddle.  One piece of equipment for everything.  I added another pouch which pretty much eliminates a backpack in the early season.

[dnovo]

Screaming Eagle harness. I've had it better than 15 year and still in great shape. I bought 3 of them back when and my boys use them also.

[Ssamac]

I don't like leg strap models although I understand that they are required for new harnesses now.The directions clearly state that if you hang from one of these they are going to cut off your circulation in a short time and if you can't get back to your stand you're in bad shape. I think the older vest types were better than the single belt obviously and I wish they made one without the leg straps

I guess you can cut them off or just not use them but all those buckles get pretty noisy

sam

[stalkin4elk]

Has anyone ttried the Gorilla G30 exo tech harness. Thanks for all the input.

[Overspined]

If you haven't checked out the Loggy Bayou climbing harness/safety harness it is really nice. A couple different sizes and it is not like spaghetti when you need to put it on. I just cut the toe off an old sock (washed).. and use it over the buckle to eliminate noise of the buckle plastic. I do modify it a bit and use a locking carribeaner clip for attaching to tree strap, and I use the rope for climbing instead of strap and use the strap for permanent attachment to the tree. It is small and comfy and doesn't interfere with hunting.