You’ll get a lot of opinions. I find a 2 panel more comfortable.


Latitude Method 2 for me.

 

Yup. Any two panel will give you the options needed to achieve comfort.

 

That's really a loaded question since the saddle is highly personal on what folks prefer. The design of all saddles are the same (in general). I believe the 1 panel saddles that are wider tend to be more comfortable if you like 1 panels. 2 panel saddles are very comfortable, but some folks dont like to mess with multiple panels.
You also have to consider that tether height, sit, lean, ROS, platform, knee pads, molle webbing, etc contribute to comfort and satisfaction.

 

Love my 2 panel Latitude Method 2. But I haven't tried anything else.

 

I‘ve Only been saddle hunting a couple of seasons now and find my tethrd phantom ridiculously comfortable.

 

I had a tethrd phantom but it was not comfortable on the other hand my tethrd menace is wonderful. As above mentioned there are many different things that go into comfort.

 

I have a tetherd phantom and would go Cruzr XC if I could do it again. (My phantom is comfortable enough for me not to switch). I've never seen anyone say the Cruzr was uncomfortable. Maybe something else they didn't like...but comfort wasn't one of them. My buddy has one and I can agree

 

I have a tetherd phantom and would go Cruzr XC if I could do it again. (My phantom is comfortable enough for me not to switch). I've never seen anyone say the Cruzr was uncomfortable. Maybe something else they didn't like...but comfort wasn't one of them. My buddy has one and I can agree

cruzr xc hurt my back when I tried it out for 15-20 min. Might be inexperience or user error though...I tried it but ended up going back to a hang on stand for mobile hunting

 

I have been saddle hunting for two full seasons and have owned and tried several saddles. After considerable research I will say the consensus is that the Cruzr XC is the most comfortable saddle. I do not own this saddle today as I have a new Aero Hunter saddle, which is great, but will be hanging from the Cruzr XC next season.

 

Been in saddle since 2011….. I find Cruzr XC o e of the most comfortable I’ve used. I’ve tried a lot of them.

 

I think saddles are like broadheads in that everyone recommends whatever they use. I've only had two saddles, an H2 Slingshot and I literally just got a Treehopper Recon. It seems that a lot of people prefer two panels over one but there is more fiddle factor with two panels. Also if you want pouches to carry everything and to wear it in to the tree, I'd probably stick with a single panel. I'll most likely just carry mine in my pack. Even with my H2 it sagged and fell off when walking in with it. But I'm far from an expert. There's a lot of good info on the Saddle Hunter forum.

 

I've tried a few different ones and the latitude method has been the most comfortable for me.

 

I've been using the Cruzr Archon some this season, so for i like it a lot, it is comfortable to me, i was using a Tethrd before but i think i like the Cruzr better.

 

I have used a tethrd mantis, tethrd phantom, latitude method 1 and a cruzr xc. The cruzr xc was by far the most comfortable of those four saddles for me.

 

Has anyone tried the XC vs the Archon? Is there a major difference in comfort?

 

I have both and think the archon is more comfortable.

 

Hard to beat Tx5 custom gear.

Behind that I'd say flatbranch, cruzr & latitude.

 

You guys might want to check out the Dryad saddles: Seriously comfortable!

 

You guys might want to check out the Dryad saddles: Seriously comfortable! View attachment 7497911

I have one myself. I love it. I’ve owned eight different saddles and I now am down to three. I have a Cruzr Xc, a Dryad Drey and two JX3 hybrids. I use my Drey the most. The JX3 is the most comfortable however there is a weight penalty. The Dryad Drey is a close second in comfort but is the easiest saddle to walk in with and is crazy comfortable. There is also no hip pinch or back pain


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jx3 hybrid. nothing can be more comfortable

 

I would love to try one out. price going up soon on those too....$460!

JX3 Hybrid Hunting Saddle

The JX3 Hybrid hunting saddle is the deer hunter's all-in-one tree stand. The Hybrid hunting saddle keeps you mobile, lightweight and comfortable for all day sits.

jx3outdoors.com

 

The first generation hybrid weighs 10 pounds. The generation two hybrid weighs 12.5 pounds


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I’ve tried several…Latitude Method 2 for me


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I have used the Tethrd Mantis and Phanton and switched to the Latitude Method 2. It is much more comfortable and I like the design overall better.

The MVP band looks great and might change my mind on the Phantom, but I do not see myself parting with the Method 2.

 

It's hard for me to imagine a single panel being more comfortable than a two panel. I haven't ever tried a single panel (I'd go Cruzr XC if I did) but I like being able to adjust each panel for comfort and back support on my Method 2.

The only awkward part is having to detach the bottom panel when I get to the tree, and my dump pouch sagging on thr bottom panel. There just isn't a good way to attach a dump pouch to the upper.

 

Latitude method 2

 

Surprised to see that many people like the method. I absolutely hated it and preferred the classic over the method.

I have tried most saddles on the market. The one I find comfort in the easiest is the flat branch outdoors solitude 2.0.

The Dryad Drey is also very comfortable but you lose access to molle loops when deployed. So you can’t have dump pouches or any of that.

I also prefer a Ring of steps. I feel using a platform you are skylined and stick out from the tree like a sore thumb. Ring of steps you can stay up tight against the tree and sneak around using it for cover. Not to mention I think it’s easier to stay still sitting on a ring of steps instead of leaning on a platform and swinging around like Tarzan.

 

I have a ESS. I am not a saddle expert but I do like this one

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I use a jx3 and a cruzr Xc. I have zero complaints about them both. A back band definitely helps for long sits in the xc. The jx3 is a lounge chair that hangs in the tree.

 

I have a jx3 that hangs out under my bed. Guess i should figure out how to use sticks huh lol (im a lw climber guy). Ive had a aero kite and recon. Currently using the recon and like it but im a 34” waist and recommend going regular size. I have small and feel like i need more strap to separate the panels more. It works ok tho. May order a classic 2 today. Merry Christmas to me!