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 goes with it.
Fortunately for saddle hunters, new tree saddle brands seem to pop up every year, keeping things competitive and innovative with more options than ever before.
It’s a great time to be a saddle hunter! So if you’re just getting started, or looking to upgrade gear, be sure to check out our list of the best new tree saddles 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 you 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 to prevent hot spots and pinching on your hips, a Quad Lock Bridge for even greater bridge customization and adjustments in the tree, and Free Float Mode that allows you to tweak and find tune the comfort and fit of your saddle in the tree. It’s a feature-packed saddle built to be the most comfortable and compact 2 panel saddle on the market.
Price – $329
Hunter Safety System Defender & Guardian
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 lightweight, 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.
Price – $199 (Defender) $169 (Guardian)
Trophyline Nimbus
The team at Trophyline built their Nimbus saddle specifically for the hunter looking for simplicity in their saddle hunting setup. The saddle features a clean, hunter-friendly streamlined design without all the bulk of add-ons and extras. But it’s also built to be quiet and comfortable with its Spandex fabric that’s silent, water-repellent, and features 2-way stretch that gives you greater maneuverability and agility as you move about the tree to prepare for the shot.
Every detail was designed to deliver simple, all-day comfort. From their contour stitching process to maximize stability, to the breathability for early season hunting, this saddle has you covered all season long.
Price – $189
Cruzr S
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 where you need them most.
Price – $189
Buzzard Roost BRS Reloaded
The Buzzard Roost Hunting Saddle is a true two-panel saddle with a design that’s built for comfort and versatility that allows you to custom fit the saddle to your preferred fit and comfort in a wide range of positions, whether you’re a leaner or sitter, or prefer a high or low tether.
For 2025, the Buzzard Roost crew has made an incredibly comfortable saddle even more comfortable. You’ll see it in their all-new BRS Reloaded saddle.
Best features in this overhauled saddle design include a 5″ backband for greater back support, a floating belt with a lighter buckle, comfort changes on the bottom panel and easier to use thumb loops. It’s a saddle that’s truly built for comfort and convenience for a variety of saddle hunting styles.
Price – $271
Arsenal Cloud Infinity
The all-new Arsenal Cloud Infinity saddle was built to be one of the most customizable saddle hunting options on the market. It starts with the innovative Infinity PRO Bridge System, designed to be the easiest macro and micro adjustment offered by any system out there. The design allows you to customize your bridge at multiple points to reduce fatigue and boost mobility.
The saddle was built off the award-winning Cloud chassis design, a system known for its comfort. But you’ll also find it’s built with new large mouth integrated stretch pockets for convenient and streamlined organization.
The saddle features the new, sharp looking Realtree LEGACY camo. You’ll find the saddle weighing in at a light and trim 1.94 lbs for easy wearing or packing in and out of the woods.
Price – $299
Arsenal Cloud Air
The crew at Arsenal also has another saddle option being released for 2025 for those looking for an ultra-light saddle option. It’s being touted as the lightest saddle on the market, built with a slim and trim design for the minimalist. It’s the all-new Arsenal Cloud Air Saddle.
This incredibly lightweight saddle weighs in at just 15 ounces and features breathable mesh and the new Infinity Bridge system that allows you to customize your bridge for greater comfort and mobility in the tree.
Price – $179
Ape Canyon Barron Lite
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. Fans of the brand are calling this saddle 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.
The 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)
Be sure to check back often for more updates on the best new tree saddles for 2025.
