My first exposure to tree saddles came when reading the work of fellow Michigan native and bowhunter John Eberhart, who should be credited as the godfather of saddle hunting. He has an impressive ...

Saddle hunting is a lightweight way to hunt from a tree that provides more mobility than a normal tree stand.

However, while tree saddles undeniably offer an appealing solution, there’s still a place for the best climbing tree stands—in some situations, they’re hands-down the best tool for the job.

Our bowhunting experts ranked and reviewed the best tree saddles—including the most comfortable and lightweight—from Tethrd, Trophyline, and more.