5 Great Saddles For 2024 | Saddle Hunting Setup Guide

Author: Brayden Ware

In this article, we'll be exploring five great saddle options to consider for this deer season. These are recommended saddle hunting saddles from the GoWild community. Once we get through them all you can pick the one that suits you best.

I’ll also include my personal experience whenever it’s relevant. We’ll start with Timber Ninja and then move onto Tethrd, then Trophyline, then Latitude Outdoors and finally, Hawk. I’ll share the price, the weight, some features and a GoWild post about each one after a brief overview. Let's dive in!

Timber Ninja Black Belt Nano Saddle

Brief Timber Ninja Black Belt Nano Saddle Overview

Check out the Timber Ninja Black Belt Nano Saddle, a game-changer for minimalist hunters. This saddle, made in North Carolina, is very versatile and durable with its stretchy American-made fabrics.

Weighing only 1lb with the bridge rope (less than 1lb without it), it's the lightest hunting saddle on the market. It includes magnetic stick holders, a magnetic platform holder, and meets OSHA Fall Restraint standards. Plus, it minimizes hip pinch and accepts the Uni Shoulder Strap System. (Note: Bags and accessories sold separately).

This might be the lightest saddle I’ve ever come across, I’ve worn it and it is shockingly light. I also couldn’t believe that such a lightweight material could stretch the way it does without feeling unsafe or flimsy.

Saddle Price: $329.99

Saddle Weight: 1 Pound

Saddle Features:

• Revolutionary 4-way stretch fabrics
• Utilizes American Made Fabrics 
• Higher tensile strength than ripstop
• Lightest Single Panel
• Patent Pending Magnetic stick holders on sides
• Patent Pending Magnetic platform holder on the back
• Accepts Uni Shoulder Strap System
• Designed to have minimal hip pinch
• Meets OSHA Fall Restraint 
• Made in the USA

What is Included:

• Nano Saddle with Green Amsteel 1/4" one side adjusting bridge
• 2 Stick Straps

A GoWild Post About The Timber Ninja Black Belt Nano Saddle

Tethrd Phantom Saddle

Brief Tethrd Phantom Saddle Overview

The Made in America Tethrd Phantom Saddle is a great choice for the mobile hunter that’s looking for maximum efficiency and minimal bulk. The Tethrd Phantom saddle is for waist sizes from 28 to 40 inches. The Tethrd Phantom XL is for huskier hunters with waist sizes of 38 inches and above.

The innovative Comfort Channels™ offer all-day comfort with easy, one-handed adjustments for leaning or awkward trees, to provide the kind of support you’re after. The UtiliBridge™ is constructed with super-strong Dynalite™ material and it offers nearly 30 inches of on-the-fly adjustability, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone.

I shot 2 deer out of the Tethrd Phantom last year and I honestly had no complaints. This one is the real deal.

Saddle Price: $274.99

Saddle Weight (Standard Size): 24 ounces

Saddle Weight (XL Size): 29 ounces

Saddle Features:

• Comfort Channels
• Utilibridge
• Lineman Loops
• Breathable & Durable Materials
• Molle Straps for Attaching Accessories
• Made in the USA

A GoWild Post About The Tethrd Phantom Saddle

Trophyline Venatic Saddle

Brief Trophyline Venatic Saddle Overview

Next up is the Trophyline Venatic Saddle, that’s designed for quality and comfort in the lightest package they could muster. This 100% USA Made saddle utilizes ultralight ripstop fabric, ensuring silence, breathability, and quick drying. The days of bulky straps are long gone; Trophyline has reimagined the supports to provide unparalleled luxury. Experience ultimate comfort and flexibility without stiffness, pinching, or cramping.

The Venatic offers a lot of surface area while maintaining a light presence. I picked up one of these in the middle of the season last year because of my buddies saying they really liked it. I’ve gotten to do some practicing out of it for this year and I’m definitely a fan.

It’s definitely bigger than some of the ones that pride themselves on strictly being light, you’ll find more comfort in this one than you might in others but it will take up more real estate on your backside. If you think you’ll want to be in a seated position for a lot of the time this is a great option for you.

Saddle Price: $299.99

Saddle Weight: 30 ounces (including the bridge & carabiner)

Saddle Features:

• Rubberized Waistband
• Raptor Waist and leg strap buckles
• Ultralight Ripstop Fabric Construction
• Rigid Rubber Molle Band
• Two bands of additional Molle
• Saddle Compression Hook
• Durable Foldback lineman loops
• Adjustable Waist Buckle and Band Position
• 33” Adjustable 3/8” Rope bridge. Comes with Prusik and Black Diamond Carabiner
• Made in the USA

A GoWild Post About The Trophyline Venatic Saddle

Latitude Outdoors The Method 2

Brief Latitude Outdoors The Method 2 Saddle Overview

Enter the made in the USA Latitude Outdoors The Method 2 Saddle. This one has two panels and is great for navigating through trees and providing support while you're in the tree.

This one is quiet and easy to use with its dynamic weight distribution, quick-connect panel deployment, and metal-free construction. You'll like the freedom of the fade loops, contoured vertical support, and removable leg straps. Plus, the adjustable bridge allows for easy fine-tuning of your comfort level.

Saddle Price: $299.99

Saddle Weight: 31 Ounces

Saddle Features: 

• Two Panel Flexibility
• Dynamic Weight Distribution
• Quick Connect Panel System
• Metal Free Construction
• Free Floating Belt
• Fade Loops
• Contoured Vertical Support Skeleton (VSS)
• Removable Leg Straps
• Adjustable Bridge
• Optional two-panel straps
• 2 Sizes
• Made in the USA

A GoWild Post About The Latitude Outdoors The Method 2 Saddle

Hawk Helium Hammock Saddle Kit - Chaos Camo

Brief Hawk Hellium Hammock Saddle Kit Overview

The Hawk Helium Hammock Saddle Kit is a versatile and lightweight solution for hunters. This kit includes a comfortable, adjustable, and removable padded seat, allowing 360-degree shooting around any tree. Compact and easy to carry, the entire kit packs down to fit into an 8" x 8" x 10" carry bag.

The hammock saddle kit can hold up to 300 pounds. It also fits waist sizes from 28" to 40". This makes it a safe and comfortable option for anyone. The kit features essential components like climbing-grade aluminum carabiners, a reclining belt, climbing-grade rope grabber, tether rope with Prusik, climbing rope with Prusik, and an ultra-durable carry bag, providing everything needed for a solid saddle hunting experience right out of the box.

Saddle Price: $275.99

Saddle Weight: Entire Kit < 4 LBs

The Hawk Helium Hammock Saddle Kit includes:

• Saddle
• Removable Padded Seat
• Reclining Belt
• Climbing Grade Aluminum Carabiners
• Climbing Grade Rope Grabber
• Climbing Grade Tether Rope with Prusik
• Climbing Grade Climbing Rope with Prusik
• Ultra-durable Carry Bag

A GoWild Post About the Hawk Helium Hammock Saddle

I hope this Saddle Hunting Setup Guide has been helpful! We went over five great saddles for the 2024 deer season, each with its own unique benefits. Whether you want lightweight gear, efficiency, comfort, or all three, there's a saddle for you.

Always remember to prioritize safety, saddles are incredibly safe when used correctly so be sure to use them correctly. Good luck to all my mobile hunting people! If you have any questions feel free to direct message me, Brayden Ware, on GoWild!