@@travisstager8865 thanks man! So cool that you are getting into hunting! What made you just get into it?

I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment! They are all pretty simple things but often overlooked.

I plan on starting a channel sometime soon, and I was planning on doing a video on the same topic. Onx has some super useful features that make it worth the membership

What other features do you use the most?

@@NextStepOutdoors the layer showing WMA names and comparing that with the hunting dates listed in the regs is literally the only reason I ever was able to get hunting. The layer to show oak trees is also super useful to mark some areas to start scouting.

They do have rechargeable packs as an add on. I just got one in the mail. I’m excited to try it out. Should save a lot of money long term!

It doesn’t cost anything extra

Helps me out a ton!

I really appreciate you saying that!

Yes! I’ll try to remember to do it this week!

I appreciate the honesty. It all comes down to figuring out what works best for you and your hunting style. For some people, the saddle is just a tool in the tool box for those super mobile quick sits.

@NextStepOutdoors yea I suppose but now with hangon stands weighing 6.5 -7 lbs you can 1 stick with an aider off your repel rope an it weighs less then a saddle kit an you can sit or stand an be comfy saddle hunting has been around since like the 70s it's jus a fade not really practical when you consider the other methods that are faster quiter more comfortable currently my plateform with a seat and my 1 rope repel with a madrock an 1 stick an aider I'm at 9.1 lbs 25 feet up a tee in like 3-4 mins the saddle is jus not for an all day hunt it's ok for 3 hours rut morning or late eve bedding area for a few hours but for all day sits I prefer to sit and not hang

What tree stand are you running because those super small platform stands with the shorter posts don’t seem super comfortable

@NextStepOutdoors I have the new xop retro weighs 6.5 lbs seats very comfortable onsale rn for 340$ before this I had a .5 lw I like a small stand all I need is a good seat every now an then stand for a bit flip it back lean against the seat and tree it works very well

@NextStepOutdoors also depends on how tall you are I'm 6 foot 3 so a 22 inch seat hight is more then enough to be comfy also the seat itself is pretty thick I did take out some of the foam in it and add a thermal seat cushion pad I cut

If I titled it “5 hacks you’ve heard about before” you wouldn’t have clicked on it 🤨

@@NextStepOutdoors so you think being deceitful to earn a click is legit? Sad I wont be back

For starters, I don’t recall saying I came up with any of these hacks. Based on the other 50 comments, I think there was some solid value delivered in this video. Sorry you are so advanced and know everything already. To your point about 5 years not being a long time, to the 99% of the hunting population who has never saddle hunted, that is a very long time.

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They are great arrows. Just a bit pricey for me.

@@NextStepOutdoors with a lifetime replacement makes it more reasonable though

That’s only if it breaks on a hunt right?

@@NextStepOutdoors I broke 1 in the spring they replaced it and there was no season in it just says if you brake it they will replace it

What's the time from order to delivered to doorstep?

Do you have the Edge 2 or Edge 2 Pro?

@@NextStepOutdoors edge 2 pro just picked it up today

@@NextStepOutdoors edge 2pro

@NextStepOutdoors I know I got the right one.even the video isn't 1440 they only give u option of 1080. Or 720.

@NextStepOutdoors am not going to Bach them but definitely making a review on it.ppl going to be pissed

The other custom arrow builders I got quotes from were nearly $100 more for a dozen arrows...

It’s definitely not cheap. That’s for one of the most premium arrows you can get though. Could definitely build one out for around $200/dozen.

100% agree with both of those points. One thing worth mentioning is that I ordered one of the more expensive arrows out there. I should do a budget version of this and see what they come out to. Could also skip things like the wraps and save some $$ there too.

I just did a budget version in their builder and you could get the “gamer” version of this arrow for about $50 cheaper. That’s not bad for a full dozen arrows built out.

Funny that even tho this vid is a couple years old, that’s still the right answer!

100% nice review by the way man.

Thanks man!

Glad it was helpful! Nifty little tool!

I still run some regular trail cams for that exact reason. Plenty of areas that have little to no service.

@@NextStepOutdoors I hunt a lot of public land and I often put trail cameras out on public land. You should do a video on tricks to help safeguard your gear while being left on public land. I’ll leave trail cameras, feeding equipment (tubes, auto feeders), barrels for feeding bears, tree stands and ground blinds set up on public land for weeks at a time. Some tricks I use; 1. I secure my bear bait barrels to trees with lock and chain or aircraft cable. 2. My spots are usually deep in the bush behind thick cover. 3. When placing trail cams, I will often bring one climbing stick and use it to put the camera high up n a further back tree out of reach to anyone who happens to find it (also good for bears who are nitrous for chewing trail cams). I am thinking about opening up my cameras and gluing in air tag trackers to my cameras as well. Over the years I have only lost one camera to theft. Lost way more to bears eating them.

@@robertcumming2035 what state do you hunt? Funny you suggest that video topic. I’m gearing up to get all my public land cams deployed this next week and planned on making a video specifically about how to prevent theft. I’ve lost 3 in my life to other people. Two were the only 2 I’ve ever setup at ground level (python locked still). The other one was shot out of the tree with a shotgun 🤦🏼‍♂️ hang them high and lock them and you’ll rarely have issues. I’m starting to hunt PA more where there are lots of bears. Have yet to have one mess with a cam tho.

@@NextStepOutdoors I’m in Northern Ontario Canada, right on the northern Michigan border.

From a garage sale?

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I totally see how people enjoy the process of arrow building. I enjoy it when I have extra time. You can get pretty efficient with it too. I’m learning to choose my battles lately though being a new dad with limited time.

I completely understand. I have two little kids myself, 6 and 3. But the process has my interest right now. I may absolutely hate it but it’s tedious enough and involved enough that I can see it being my “little escape” every once in a while. Thanks for the video.

We also sell a lot of Last Chance gear and accessories and most popular vanes, happy to help the DIY crew too.

Someone else recommended that as well. Seems like a good cheap solution. Only thing I’d be worried about is just being a bit awkward shape with the handle. Could probably cut it off or maybe it’s not an issue.

I tested at a variety of close distances to make sure I was reading it right. I’m going to be disappointed in myself if I was wrong.

@NextStepOutdoors I'm not saying it doesn't, but there's only 1 string manufactuer I know of that wraps the serving the opposite way. And the way your serving is wrapped is the reason they turn left or right.

I’m definitely going to recheck. I’m fairly certain ABB and Gas both twist theirs counterclockwise. I’ve got one of the new Hoyt strings and I’m fairly positive it’s clockwise which is making me think you may be right.

@NextStepOutdoors I have a set of Gas on my bowtech. I'll check them when I get home. I have no clue who makes hoyts strings but I know my gas strings, factory bowtech and factory darton strings all clock left

I’ll report back later today too. lol super curious now

Save it for next time!

Give it time, that quiver will need a refill!

They turned out great too. Definitely going to be my go-to unless I'm in the mood to build them out myself.

Appreciate it!

It’s funny, I’ve never once thought about the fact that im just “staring at a tree”. There’s a reason so many people are getting into it. If it’s not for you tho, I get it. I’d challenge you on the “comfy” seat on treestands. Most of them are like 4”x8” with little padding.

It’s a sick system!

You’re a beast!

Speed series sticks and x-wing platform. Links are in the description!

Ok thank you

You got it!

Thanks a lot Robert! Having an awesome wife is an enormous blessing. Congrats on the bear and good luck to you on your bowhunting adventures. The feeling after successfully arrowing an animal is pretty surreal.