Has anyone adapted a vest for tree climbing?

There are those that wear suspenders for that very purpose, as well as for holding up your saddle with a heavy chainsaw, attaching various ascension devices, and holding up your pants when you have no backside to do so.

Great idea, but IMHO the suspenders would potentially be more double-duty.
 
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True, I was thinking the vest might get a little hot in the summer too, but my saddle doesn't have suspenders attachments. I should really get a new saddle, but I think I have to run this one down a little more to justify a new purchase.

Which brought me to the vest idea, but I'm not saying it's a solution just curious what others have done.

Thanks for the response TL, that sounds like the way to go...I'll make sure my next saddle is compatible!
 
You're welcome. I'm in the same boat with my Sequoia, whereas the Sequoia SRT would work for suspenders. I just want to know if anyone has modified a saddle successfully for suspenders.
 
No suspenders wanted on my Sequoia; I travel light. Shirt with velcro pockets holds small gear, lanyard holds cell phone/camera, etc. The vest does look heavy, and in the way.
 
I in no way would need the extra storage every time, most of the time I share your preference Guy... But there are times when I have needed the extra gear and found it cluttering my saddle. The loops up in the chest area would give great access and visibility for technical gear management. I think I just need a better saddle... I'm still using a Weaver floating D which is a heavier/bulkier base to begin with.
 
I keep forgetting that I have extra gear loops on my saddle bag (my man purse...murse). I'll have to try them but I have a notion it'll start feeling like another chainsaw hanging off of me.
 
I use suspenders on my glide lite attached with screw links. I clip my gloves to them and sometimes a folding saw. It's also handy for clipping things to that's easier to have in front of you for the time being.
 
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I use suspenders on my glide lite attached with screw links. I clip my gloves to them and sometimes a folding saw. It's also handy for clipping things to that's easier to have in front of you for the time being.
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Nice Bob. Do the screw links ever get in the way or are you using the suspenders full time?
 
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Nice Bob. Do the screw links ever get in the way or are you using the suspenders full time?
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Full time, nothing in the way. It can be a challenge to get it all right when first suiting up which kills the look of what I try to achieve, being professional looking about ascending the tree.lol
Otherwise, I've been using this for a few years now. Started with a vest but this is more practical for my use. And I don't have to bother with pulling the saddle up.
 
Both of my winter fleece jackets have chest pockets right at my heart. I've gotten used to having the pockets for my cheater glasses and cell phone. Now that summer is finally here I won't be wearing those fleece jackets but I want to keep my goodies handy.

I'm going to look for small pockets that are made for back packing shoulder straps. they'll be easy to attach to the suspenders on my chain saw pants.

Besides back packing stuff there are many clever Molle/military style pockets and pouches around.
 
It does keep me limber reaching to my lumbar on a daily bases, but boy is it handy to have quick reach points with some of the positions I find myself in. I like the idea of the suspenders providing dispersed support and attachment points in my pectoral area. Then I would have the freedom to add those pockets Tom suggested and keep things close and clean.

I like those retrofit ones...I might even get them to fit my current-but-wish-on-every-star-I-see-to-replace-with-TM-or-Sequoia saddle. The problem is those darn Weaver saddles last so long. So I might take a serious look at these suspenders.

And I would be curious to see that NZ climbing vest if you can find the link marlinspiker.

Thanks, this is great input.
 
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I like those retrofit ones...I might even get them to fit my current-but-wish-on-every-star-I-see-to-replace-with-TM-or-Sequoia saddle. The problem is those darn Weaver saddles last so long.
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When you get the cash handy, you could always get the saddle you want, and keep the Weaver for a future employee, trainee, or friend. The Sequoia probably won't last that long.
 
$$$ is the big holdup. I wouldn't feel to guilty about prematurely retiring the Weaver if I had the spare cash for my dream to come true, but the Weaver is making me money. It is a good saddle, but something in the universe is drawing me to Treestuff.com regularly to drool over the TreeMotion and on other days the Sequoia. It's inevitable...I will have one someday.
 
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