New Treestands, Tree Saddles and Hunting Blinds for 2022

No animal on earth is more pursued than the white-tailed deer, and for this reason, top-notch treestand, blind, and saddle makers continue to improve designs and give hunters more options than ever. Here’s some great options for 2022.

Millennium Q-250 Solo Buck Hut Shooting House

Sporting an elevated shooting enclosure that’s ideal for rifle, crossbow, and vertical bow hunters, Millennium’s Q-250 Solo Buck Hut ensures maximum comfort from the season’s first day to its last. The reinforced tripod design makes the hut super stable, and Millennium’s SteelTOUGH construction ups longevity. The rugged exterior shell is heavy-duty water-resistant fabric, and the ladder sports non-slip steps. The door doubles a s window, and black tinting combined with an all-black interior provide maximum concealment. The blind is roomy, and the seven-foot inside height allows for standing shots. $N/A; millenniumstands.com

Trophy Line Platow Pack

Designed to be the ultimate roam and hunt where you want pack, Trophy Line’s Platow combines seven compartments that total 1,200 cubic inches and a trio of cinch strap locations that allow the pack to carry must-have gear. Bulk has been replaced with space, allowing the cinch straps to secure your saddle kit, sticks, platform, or whatever else you use when hanging in a tree. The pack is lightweight, built like a tank, and a must-have for the run-and-gun hunter. $139.99; trophyline.com

Summit Viper Level Pro SD

An innovative new climber from Summit, the Viper Level Pro SD comes in at 26 pounds and is branded with a weight rating of 300 pounds. The big story with this stand is its EasyLevel patent-pending dials. These dials, while the top and bottom parts of the climber are attached to the tree, allow you to make finite adjustments to ensure perfect leveling. The FastTrack and redesigned Quick Draw Pro Cable system makes going up and down fast and efficient. Other notable features include SummitLokt, RapidClimb, DeadMetal technologies, and a wraparound arm pad. $529.99; summitstands.com

Shadow Hunter 6x8 Octagon

A versatile all-weather blind the promises concealment, stealth, and scent control, Shadow Hunter’s 6x8 Octagon sports panel construction and a ShadowTech multi-layer wall system that boosts insulation to keep you warm. The ShadowMesh floor keeps the critters out, and the blind’s design and window system work for gun, crossbow, and vertical bows. Cloaked in Vengeance camo, this all-season blind will accommodate up to four hunters. Purposefully placed shelves, hooks, and a built-in weapon holder provide plenty of room for necessary gear. $3,499.99; shadowhunterblinds.com

Fore Runner Blinds Ground Blind

A soft-sided ground fort that’s portable, the Fore Runner was designed by hunters for hunters to hold up to brutal late-season elements while remaining super user-friendly. An integrated hitch system allows the blind to be towed by your ATV or side-by-side. The wheels engage and disengage easily, and the aluminum frame stands up to Mother Nature’s worst moods. The blind is fitted with horizontal and vertical windows and accommodates four people. $1,199; forerunnerblinds.com

Hawk Rival Lite

A lock-on wonder that works as well for off-the-beaten-path whitetail sojourns as it will on owned or leased land, Hawk’s Rival Lite folds ultra-thin so you can tote it quickly into the field, ad once in the tree, the silent-folding lounge-style seat ensures all-day comfort. Weighing just 15 pounds and sporting a platform size of 20.5 x 29, this 300-pound weight-rated treestand should be on your 2022 wish list. $349.99; hawkhunting.com

Muddy Boss XL

It’s hard to improve on treestand perfection, and for this reason, Muddy has decided to fly its Boss XL stand once again in 2022. A lightweight (20 pound) lock-on, the Boss XL is fitted with a 3-inch Tri-Plex foam seat that provides comfort and stands up to the elements. The Boss XL was designed to pack together with several Muddy Climbing Systems and comes with a full-body fall arrest harness. $199.99; gomuddy.com

Lone Wolf Assault II Hang On

Lean and mean, Lone Wolf’s Assault II Hang On has a fighting weight of just 11 pounds, and a sizeable (26” x 19.5”) platform gives the elevated whitetail hunter plenty of room. This stand is easily adjustable for those less-than-friendly trees and an excellent choice for hunters who wander the public-land whitetail woods in search of that perfect aerial ambush tree. The Assault II fits trees from 4 to 22 inches in diameter and is branded with a 300-pound weight rating. $269.99; lonewolfhuntingproducts.com

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ALPS OutdoorZ Triad 360-Degree Swivel Stool

When you’re waiting out a springtime tom or a rutting whitetail inside a ground blind, comfort is critical, and the ALPS all-new Triad 360-Degree Swivel Stool delivers it in spades. An 8-pound 10-ounce stool that will hold 300 pounds, this ground blind must-have has a range of motion of 360 degrees. Hushed and easy to set up, the Triad is built on a powder-coated steel frame, and the legs feature independent height adjustment to provide a level seat on uneven terrain. $149.99; alpsoutdoorz.com

Browning Eclipse Ground Blind

Browning's Eclipse is a quality hub-style blind ready for the turkey and big-game woods. Boasting a 360-degree viewing area, the Eclipse gives you unlimited viewing and door placement options to ensure entry/exit is never restricted and optimal viewing is achieved. Another innovative feature of the blind is the QUICKCONNECT magnetic door system. Stealth is important, and this blind heeds the quiet call. Magnets sewn into the door seam allow the hunter to open and close the blind when entering and exiting silently. The 600D polyester fabric and robust build mean season-after-season of no-fail use. The blind tips the scale at 19 pounds and has a shooting width of 72 inches. $299.99; www.browningcamping.com

Hooyman Lithium-Ion Pole Saw

Giving you the ability to prep a tree and trim shooting lanes in minutes is Hooyman’s Lithium-Ion Pole Saw. Weighing under 10-pounds, the saw is fitted with a 10-foot extendable handle, and the 40V Lithium-Ion battery charges in just 60 minutes and provides fade-free power for a grip of time. The battery easily snaps in and out of the saw and is fitted with a battery-charge indicator for power-level checks. This whitetail must-have boasts an aluminum-handle construction and a built-in oil reservoir. $293.99; hooyman.com

Trophy Line Covert Lite Kit

Crafted carefully from customer feedback, Trophy Line’s Covert Lite Kit is laced with new features that make it the perfect saddle for all mobile hunters. Whether you’re a saddle newbie or a sage veteran, the Lite bridges the gap in the market between a minimalistic lightweight profile and a saddle built with maximum comfort in mind. A taller design, the 33-inch adjustable rope bridge and additional adjustability within the saddle creates better lower back and bottom support. $329.99; trophyline.com