I used the Gorilla harnesses for years but they're no longer made. I had to get a new one this year myself. I predominantly saddle hunt now but have hunted twice from a climber this year. I went with the XOP Mondo. It's a hybrid saddle/harness that's not the best saddle but it's a very comfortable and quiet harness. What I like is the saddle portion is very comfortable compared to a traditional harness if you found yourself hanging from a tree. Much less stress on the upper, inner legs.

 

I've been using a Black Diamond rock climbing harness for over 15 years and wouldn't go back to a "hunting" harness. I can take my binos off, add or remove coats /layers , and never have unhook from the tree.

 

Oh good heavens......you mentioned RC's on an AT harnesses discussion. Hopefully the tree hunting vigilantees don't catch wind of it and repeatedly tell you how lucky you are that you haven't tipped upside down and fallen out of it to your great harm or death. (I've used RC and similar harnesses for over 25 years with very good success and comfor as well.)

 

HSS Ultra Lite here

 

I’ve used a Muddy harness for a number of years. It’s quiet, and seems well built.

 

HSS ultra lite, been great so far.

 

Why not just look to see what the noise was and how it was created? I wear the same harness and there isn't any plastic on mine.

 

I mentioned in the original post there is plastic inside the waist belt on one side it's cracked on the inside...i could just cut the "padded" section open and remove the plastic out of both sides

 

HSS Pro Series, like the added Pockets it offers to carry stuff to the Stand.
There is a limited number of years a Harness can be used. Also they recommend checking your Harness before each use to find anything that could be damaged Just like a Work / Job Safety Harness.
LFM

 

Have used a muddy ambush, never really notice it when it’s on. Does have some metal components that can clink if were it really loose. Mine Saved me on a fall last year from a hang on. worked well enough i bought another one. Not the cheapest harness, but when it comes to safety stuff, I would rather spend extra.
However much more I spend, it will still be far cheaper than a hospital bill

 

right on. Glad you are OK.

 

BD vario is a very nice simple easy to use harness. I have on older model but same idea

https://www.rei.com/product/148546/black-diamond-vario-speed-harness?sku=1485460001&store=&CAWELAID=120217890006530095&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=101559695959&CATCI=pla-419809243663&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1485460001%7C92700054818552626%7CNB%7C71700000062146876&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj4K5BhDYARIsAD1Ly2o2kLXbiuAiqtjck1Jodg02VRs_aQirR_MsaaUEM335bPCwe930n-AaArJMEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

hang in an HSS and a rock climbing harness THEN decide which to get. Don't take my or anyone's word for it

 

I've had the summit harness for about 4 years now and like it a lot but also just got into saddle hunting so it hasn't been used this year but would deffintly recommend it never had an issue with it costing me a deer but I do check it over and go over anything that could potentially make noise before I get situated in the stand

 

Nope. 🤐

 

The summit is very nice and comfortable. Good flex to it when moving, climbing, and sitting. Good quality with nice padded shoulders.

 

I have an older Summit harness. It's quiet and excellent. I haven't actually had my hands on one of the newer models either, but I can't imagine that they'd disappoint you. Check out user reviews on Amazon etc.

 

HHS ultralite

 

I have both a Muddy harness and an HHS Ultralite. I keep one in each truck I hunt out of. I do like the HHS better, due to the buckles. I wear mine under a hoodie and barely know its there. No dangling leg straps like on my Muddy harness. I do prefer the Muddy quick connect straps and lineman's ropes w/carabiners.

 

Dryad killdeer.

 

Stick with the full body harness and couple it with a descent device. For treestand hunting there’s a gold standard, there’s nothing and there’s some in between choices when it comes to first safely surviving a fall and then being able to self rescue. I’m going with the gold standard. Research it and choose wisely as your life could depend on it.