I was out on fallow and munties a couple of weeks back, mainly sat in a high seat for around Four hours at a time, a couple of the guys had foam pads to sit on, heated socks and electronic hand warmers which I’ve since bought for walking and seem to be a brilliant idea but this got me thinking as to what people like to take when in a high seat or a box. I know this topic has been covered previously but technology moves on so what are people’s go to items, earphones, books, cigars, sit pads / cushions, battery powered heated socks………..what is everyone using?
High seat essentials
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long_range_rob
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When it comes to high seats, one that actually fits! Most seem to be built for hobbits. Those summit ones being the worst.
I've been thinking about this for next season.
wabbit warren
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I did think about putting a roof on one a few years ago but was worried about the wind taking it all offHas anyone fabricated a roof for a high seat, i do like to be comfortable if im sitting in a high seat for a few hours, i dont mind a bit of rain, or snow, but if you can sit in comfort surly its got to be a good thing ?
Flask of coffee and a couple of sandwiches, plus a few other quiet nibbles too.
Ready to go.
i also played with a camo netting roof with a couple of bank sticks at the front corners more to keep the moon light off me (foxing)
Heym SR20
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If you are going to spend time in a high seat, the essentials are:
1) it’s a decent high seat. Little ladder type things are horrible. A properly constructed tower with a roof is perfect. Seat style is essential and you want something that allows you to fully relax and dose off.
Ideally it needs to be high enough and dark enough inside that midges don’t bother you.
I really dislike the completely vertical ladders that UK forestry seem to use. Germans have a proper stair case with a landing at the top.
In early reconnaissance range out known distances from the seat and if needs be mark on a range card.
2) at very least a decent picnic type rug, with a woolen inside and waterproofish out side. Better is a good wide sleeping bag, and best a german style Anstizsac. You also want something to add insulation and comfort under your bottom, and if you can lie or stretch out so much the better.
3) you need a decent wide necked flask with a lid for peeing into. Yes you can pee over the side, but that stinks and deer or boar will smell it.
4) patience and fortitude. There is a real skill to using a high seat and it takes practice. Some will never get it. If you have a Jack Russel personality forget it. You need to develop zen like state. And thats where making sure that you are comfortable, dry and warm is essential. If its a long walk in carry rather than wear your kit. Last thing you need is to be hot sweaty and damp. Consider having a dry T shirt and strip off your wet stuff after the walk in.
When you get to the seat be positive. Climb up into into. Get yourself wrapped up and comfortable and get it done efficiently. You will make some noise. This is inevitable but do it smoothly and quickly. But don’t rush and knock a metal flask flying etc.
But once you are comfortable just sit back and try and fall asleep. Nothing happens for at least half an hour so just let your mind go blank and daydream and go into a zen like trance. If you fall asleep, doesn’t really matter, your senses will wake you up.
It takes time for nature to relax and let things go back to normal. Everytime you fidget, rattle etc you just reset the clock back to zero.
Don’t constantly mess about with binoculars, thermals etc to see if something is waiting on the edge of the wood.
You have plenty of time. Animals mostly move slowly. It saves huge amounts of energy. Just let them come.
And then suddenly the buck of a lifetime is there in the middle of the clearing, and a doe suckles a fawn, or an osprey takes a fish out of the river, or an owl lands on the tree, and lifting the rifle and breaking the zen like state seems a crime, so you just it carry on.
A good book is also a good help. Keeps your mind busy and helps you to the zen like state.
I have spent hours in seats and blinds hunting and watching wildlife.
I still follow old Mr Pickford told me when I was farm student. If you are on a long drive or ploughing all day, just get going and don’t stop for the first two hours. Then you can sit on that seat all day.
1) it’s a decent high seat. Little ladder type things are horrible. A properly constructed tower with a roof is perfect. Seat style is essential and you want something that allows you to fully relax and dose off.
Ideally it needs to be high enough and dark enough inside that midges don’t bother you.
I really dislike the completely vertical ladders that UK forestry seem to use. Germans have a proper stair case with a landing at the top.
In early reconnaissance range out known distances from the seat and if needs be mark on a range card.
2) at very least a decent picnic type rug, with a woolen inside and waterproofish out side. Better is a good wide sleeping bag, and best a german style Anstizsac. You also want something to add insulation and comfort under your bottom, and if you can lie or stretch out so much the better.
3) you need a decent wide necked flask with a lid for peeing into. Yes you can pee over the side, but that stinks and deer or boar will smell it.
4) patience and fortitude. There is a real skill to using a high seat and it takes practice. Some will never get it. If you have a Jack Russel personality forget it. You need to develop zen like state. And thats where making sure that you are comfortable, dry and warm is essential. If its a long walk in carry rather than wear your kit. Last thing you need is to be hot sweaty and damp. Consider having a dry T shirt and strip off your wet stuff after the walk in.
When you get to the seat be positive. Climb up into into. Get yourself wrapped up and comfortable and get it done efficiently. You will make some noise. This is inevitable but do it smoothly and quickly. But don’t rush and knock a metal flask flying etc.
But once you are comfortable just sit back and try and fall asleep. Nothing happens for at least half an hour so just let your mind go blank and daydream and go into a zen like trance. If you fall asleep, doesn’t really matter, your senses will wake you up.
It takes time for nature to relax and let things go back to normal. Everytime you fidget, rattle etc you just reset the clock back to zero.
Don’t constantly mess about with binoculars, thermals etc to see if something is waiting on the edge of the wood.
You have plenty of time. Animals mostly move slowly. It saves huge amounts of energy. Just let them come.
And then suddenly the buck of a lifetime is there in the middle of the clearing, and a doe suckles a fawn, or an osprey takes a fish out of the river, or an owl lands on the tree, and lifting the rifle and breaking the zen like state seems a crime, so you just it carry on.
A good book is also a good help. Keeps your mind busy and helps you to the zen like state.
I have spent hours in seats and blinds hunting and watching wildlife.
I still follow old Mr Pickford told me when I was farm student. If you are on a long drive or ploughing all day, just get going and don’t stop for the first two hours. Then you can sit on that seat all day.
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