DIY: Make the Cadillac of Tree Saddle Knee Support

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Even though the season just ended, I’ve been laser-focused lately on dialing in my setup for my tree saddle. My preference is to go without kneepads as of late and I’ve been inspired by some other to attach some cushioning to the tree (rather than to my knees).

Hunt Comfort has been my goto cushion for some time when sitting in the stand. I have an Outpost on my Lone Wolf Alpha II and I frequently carry an Hunt Comfort Scout for just about any extended sit, whether it be for turkey or predators on the ground or for some extra support when fishing out of the kayak all day.

This posts highlights how I added a versatile strap for the Hunt Comfort Scout that can be attached to the tree, strapped to a bench or used as a sling wherever you are trekking.

Materials Needed

• Hunt Comfort Scout
• 3/4″ Webbing
• 3/4″ Aluminum G-Hook
• 550 Paracord
• Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
• Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Needle
• Heavy Duty Polyester Thread

Step 1: Tie Two Fixed Loops from Paracord

Using a double-fisherman’s knot, tie a small fixed loop in a length paracord.

Tie another one of similar size as we will need one for each side of the cushion.

Step 2: Cut Two Lengths of 3/4″ Webbing

Cut a 8″ and a 60″ length of 3/4″ webbing. This will form the basis for the strap.

Step 3: Attach the 8″ Webbing to A Paracord Loop

Fold one end of the 8″ webbing around the double-fisherman’s knot of one of your loops and secure with at least two bar tacks.

You can form a bar tack by stitching and backstitching multiple passes over your webbing. Just ensure your sewing machine tension is tight enough to get a firm stitch.

Tip: Sewing Bar Tacks on A Singer Heavy Duty
You will want to use a heavy duty needle and heavy duty polyester thread when sewing webbing. I use the following settings: length of 4, width of 0 and tension of 6.

Step 4: Sew a Fixed Loop in the 8″ Webbing

With one end secured to the paracord, fold the tag end to meet the secured end and secure with two bar tacks.

Position your bar tacks so that a fixed loop is formed a the fold of the webbing.

Step 5: Attach the 60″ Webbing to A Paracord Loop

Attached one end of the 60″ webbing to the remaining paracord loop following the instructions in step 3 above.

Step 6: Attach the G-Hook to the 60″ Paracord

On the end of the 60″ webbing, thread on the G-Hook.

Fold over the end of the webbing and secure with a single bar tack to ensure the g-hook doesn’t slide off.

Step 7: Attach the Paracord Loop to the Hunt Comfort Scout Snaps

Open the side snaps and snap in the two paracord loops you created to attach your straps to the seat.

Step 8: Secure It!

When you are ready to use, wrap the long length of webbing around the tree, slide the g-hook into the fixed loop on the other end, and pull the excess to snug it down.