The product is easy to use,lightweight and versatile I am on disability, broke my neck twice so comfort is very important to me. Being able to adjust the chair so my neck is in the least effected position is perfect, because that can change from one day to the next.    N.R.

Nothing like sitting in a blind on a comfortable chair until you set a bow show on a turkey.  My stepfather Bill was sitting next to me in his chair mom bought this past fall.  What a great day we had!

Adjusting Seat/Back Leg Tension: There are lock-nuts at every pivoting point that may need to be tightened. You want the tension to be tight enough that the legs (swinging side to side and back) and the seat will stay in place when moved to any position. This will allow you to lean forward and have the legs stay in position and not fold up when sitting and the seat to stay up when packing.

TIP#2: MAKE IT YOURS~When you get your chair we advise you to get familiar with it to benefit from all the features. Adjusting the legs and seat height to fit you will make your next hunt much more enjoyable. We also encourage you to practice backpacking your chair as illustrated on the instruction sheet.

TIP#3: EXTREME CONDITIONS~We know there are concerns of sinking when hunting or fishing in mud, sand, gravel, etc. The angle and position of the front legs are designed to wedge into the ground and gain surface area as they go. Most of the weight is on the front legs and all the legs are set at an angle. This allows for minimal sinking. If you know mud will be an issue, just extend the legs out a couple of holes and let is sink in until it stops. Check out the picture under in our gallery under Extreme Conditions. This shows it in a spring fed bog that is muddy year around. He extended the legs and pushed it into the mud until it stopped. There are 5 holes in the front and 7 holes in the back. This gives you several height adjustment for mud, window heights in blinds, etc.

SOLUTION: When the humidity is at a certain point you may be experiencing some popping noise from the pad. This is caused by the pad grabbing onto the frame. We will address this with our next shipment, however we do have a solution for you now. Our friend, Jim Miller took cloth tape and wrapped it around the back frame and seat of the chair. We suggest wrapping approximately 5 inches up the back beginning where the seat and back frame meet and 5 inches on the seat beginning where it folds up wrapping toward the seat front. This will take care of any potential for noise and is easy to fix.

Two weeks ago, I turkey hunted out of a blind for the first time. We packed in early with a blind, two folding chairs, video camera and tripod, two decoys, a shotgun and two loaded vests – definitely not a free hand between us. The blind went up without a hitch and we were in it and settled with plenty of spare time.
The stool that I was sitting in was one of those small triangular seat stools with a back on it. First and foremost, let me report there is no way that the person who invented that chair had the opportunity to sit on the stool in a turkey blind for four hours; for if he or she had, it would have been redesigned. As I sat there in pure agony, I vowed to bring another stool for our afternoon hunt; I would not do that to myself again.

Not only was the chair ill fitting for the derriere, my back and kidneys were in terrible pain. It was obvious to me that these stools were not made for extended sitting. We headed back out to the blind for our afternoon hunt early in hopes of being in the blind before the flock of turkeys meandered onto the field for feeding. This time I made sure that I would be comfortable. Packed neatly on my back was the Original All-Terrain Pack Chair (OATPC), made by SittingHawk, LLC. The Original All-Terrain Pack Chair is the most unique chair I have ever used. Not only is the chair extremely comfortable with its high back, it completely folds down and has convenient backpack style straps to carry it in and out of the woods.

The OATPC weighs 8.5 pounds and is capable of withstanding a weight limit of 300 pounds. The Mossy Oak Breakup pattern chair pad is thick with a high back for support and stays in place with Velcro straps. The legs are independently telescoping and use a pin style system which allows you to use the chair on any type terrain from flat ground to hillsides.
This chair is simple to use. To pack the chair in and out, just fold in the legs, attaching the cushion to the back, putting the chair on you back using the back pack straps, adjusting the side pulls to secure the fit and folding the seat up between you and the chair for comfort. The option is there to use the fold down seat portion to secure your back pack and other gear you are carrying to your hunting spot. The chair can also be used when carrying a blind and makes a great pack frame for large game or gear.
When I arrived at the blind, I quickly set up the OATPC and adjusted its legs to the exact angle that I wished to sit. The chair was so comfortable that I started to feel guilty when I looked over at Richard behind the camera, perched on top of his triangular style chair. It crossed my mind for a brief second that I would share the chair with him, swapping out chairs briefly, but my body cringed at the thought and the idea left my mind as quickly as it had arrived. [Sorry, Richard!]
For additional information, videos and photos visit http://www.buythechair.com . I think you will find that the OATPC can be used in many situations like hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor events. ~Nancy Jo Adams

NOTE: If you enjoyed reading Nancy Jo’s column here, you’ll really enjoy her blog.

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