New Saddle Hunting Gear for 2025

The hottest booths at this year’s ATA Show in Indianapolis were once again those that included saddle hunting gear. The people have spoken! The saddle hunting rage continues to boom. Hunters are fascinated by this lightweight mobile hunting concept and all the gear that comes with it.

Fortunately, if you’re into gear and gadgets, saddle hunting pretty much has all you can handle. There’s a ton of gear that comes with this game. With that said, here’s a look at the year’s best new saddle hunting gear for 2025.

Tethrd Carnivore 2P

Tethrd has introduced their all-new Carnivore 2P saddle for 2025. The new saddle introduces Tethrd’s Dual Panel Construction for a more comfortable fit and feel in the tree. It wears like a single panel saddle for the walk in, however the RAD Buttons allow to quickly and simply drop into the 2 panel mode once you arrive at the tree.

The saddle is more customizable and comfortable than what we’ve seen in the past thanks to features like Lay Flat Loops, a Quad Lock Bridge, and Free Float Mode. It’s a feature packed saddle built to be the most comfortable and compact 2 panel saddle on the market.

Price – $329

Tethrd Sabr Saw

One of the most popular products at this year’s ATA Show was the new Sabr Limb Saw from Tethrd. In fact, the saw won Best New Accessory at the show for 2025. The Sabr is a folding hand saw that’s built to convert to a pole saw in the field thanks to its Limb Locks that easily attach to a cut branch to reach those limbs and brush that are just out of reach. The Limb Locks are built with stainless steel teeth that bite into any branch for a rock solid connection.

The saw features an 8.25″ Korean Blade crafted with strong SK5 steel. It’s an aggressive teeth pattern on a curved blade designed to cut through branches quick and easy.

Price $69.99

HSS Defender and Guardian Saddles

Hunter Safety System, the pioneer in treestand safety, has now jumped into the saddle hunting market with a full line of products built specifically for saddle hunters. Their Defender and Guardian saddles deliver 2 new options designed for comfort, safety and functionality. The Defender features an expandable pleat and additional padding for added comfort and coverage on your back side, as well as Molle straps for gear storage and stashing when climbing.

The Guardian Saddle was built to be lightweight and versatile for hunters that stay on the move. It’s built with incredibly light-weight, quick-connect buckles and adjustable straps making this one of the lightest saddles we’ve found yet, weighing in at less than 1.5 lbs.

Also in the mix is the new Legend Platform, a piece that HSS is calling the most user-friendly tree saddle platform on the market, designed for hunters who prioritize comfort and versatility. The slope-front edge on this platform is what some might call a “game changer” when it comes to added comfort for long hours in the tree.

Finally, the SlapStrap is one of the most unique innovations we’ve seen come from the HSS team in a long time. This unique climbing strap simplifies the process of getting up and down the tree safely. It’s designed with the unique Tender-Hitch for effortless one-hand adjustments to both your Linemans Belt and Tether Rope. Consider it an all-in-one option to free you of the clutter and tangles with your ropes. Check it out in the video below.

Price – $199 (Defender) / $169 (Guardian) / Legend Platform – $249 / SlapStrap – $179

Cruzr S Saddle

The team at Cruzr Saddles has introduced their Cruzr S saddle built specifically for hunters wanting to dive into the saddle hunting game without spending a small fortune on gear. The Cruzr S saddle is built with the same commitment to quality that Cruzr is known for, yet in a simpler design and a focus on affordability without sacrificing durability. It’s a great saddle for beginners or anyone looking to simplify their setup while maintaining comfort, safety, and reliability.

The saddle features a single row of Molle straps for gear attachment and two D-rings to expand your setup options, ensuring you have versatile attachment points when you need them most.

Price – $189

Solution Sticks

Cruzr has introduced their own climbing sticks to the market with the introduction of their Solution Sticks. These sticks were built with durability and lightweight design in mind.

At just 1.55lbs per stick, they are some of the lightest sticks on the market. Built with lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum, these sticks are built for the hunter that demands rugged performance, compact design and portability. The steps feature grip grooves for superior traction and a weight rating up to 300lbs.

Price – $379 (4 pack)

Ape Canyon Outfitters

Ape Canyon Outffitters have been in the saddle game for a long time, but are now tapping into the hunting market like never before for 2025.

You’ll see it in their Land Baron Lite saddle weighing in at just 1 1/2 lbs. The saddle is being touted as the most comfortable saddle on the market with its circumferential lineman loops that evenly distribute body weight to reduce hip pressure and an enhanced chassis design for greater comfort and support.

Their Land Baron Frontier saddle was built to be their most adjustable saddle with ample adjustments throughout, along with a 2-panel design allowing hunters to dial in the most optimal comfort position. The Land Baron Frontier weighs in at just over 2lbs.

Price – $151 (Land Baron Lite) / $259 (Land Baron Frontier)

HighView Saddle Platform

The HighView Saddle Platform is a compact design with an adjustable platform for leveling and easy transport. You’ll find a rock solid grip against the tree thanks to the platform’s bark biter teeth ensuring a solid foundation in most any tree.

The platform measures 9.75″ x 10.25″ x 7.25″ and weighs just 4.2lbs.

Arsenal RZR Elite

The Arsenal crew displayed an in impressive lineup of saddle hunting gear at this year’s ATA Show with new products that hunters will undoubtedly add to their personal hunting arsenal this season. Their all-new RZR Elite platform is one of the most unique platforms you’ll find anywhere with a slick design that is as packable as any platform on the market.

At just 1-inch thick, the platform minimizes bulk and weight for the long walk into the backcountry, all while maintaining ample platform space and durability. For added comfort, the tapered front edge helps reduce foot fatigue and relieve arch strain during long sits in the tree. The platform measures 13.5″ x 12.5″ and weighs just 2.45 lbs.

Price – $349

Arsenal RZR Sub2

Arsenal’s RZR Sub 2 is being touted as the first full-feature platform to break the 2lb barrier. Like its big brother, the RZR Elite, the SUB2 was designed with some sophisticated features including its 1-inch thick design for packability, Front Tapered Comfort Edge for added comfort to your feet, and Cinch RopeLok for a rock solid set against the tree.

The platform also includes the first-ever integrated boot talons to provide enhanced agility and manueverability around the tree for the shot. The platform measures 12″ x 11.4″, weighs just 1.95lbs, yet boasts a 300lb capacity.

Price – $329

Arsenal Carbon Icon

The sophistication in the gear from Arsenal is not only found in their platforms, but it carries over into their climbing sticks as well. Their Carbon Icon Climbing Stick is incredibly lightweight at just over 1lb per stick, but the unique feature is that each stick retracts down to a super short 12.5″ length for the ultimate in mobility and maneuverability for the pack in and out.

The sticks feature a 10″ dual step design with boot traction studs and aggressive radius teeth for a better bite to the tree. Integrated bottom step stow hooks provide convenient rope storage to keep things organized and untangled, and magnetic stacking sockets and the c-clip retainers make stacking and packing simple and stealthy.

Price – $279 (3-pack)

Kenetrek Elevated Extreme Saddle Boot

Are you looking for a boot built specifically to be more comfortable on your feet while saddle hunting? We found it at the Kenetrek booth at this year’s ATA Show. The all-new Elevated Extreme boot is built specifically for all-day comfort for saddle hunters with a beefy 7mm full length midsole.

Beyond the tree, the boots are also perfectly suited for your time on the ground. Their Grapon outsoles are built to tackle the toughest terrain with greater agility. You’ll find all the warmth you need in the tree thanks to the 1000 grams of Thinsulate insulation and Kenetrek’s Windtex waterproof, breathable membrane. The Elevated Extreme boots weigh in at 4lbs.

Price – $495

Be sure to check back often for more updates on the best new saddle hunting gear for 2025.

Brodie Swisher

Brodie Swisher is a world champion game caller, outdoor writer, seminar speaker and Editor for Bowhunting.com. Brodie and his family live in the Kentucky Lake area of west Tennessee.