Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bridge for a tree saddle includes forming a bight in a rope that extends between a first rope end and a second rope end. The rope includes a first extent extending between the first rope end and an intermediate extent of the rope and a second extent extending between the second rope end and the intermediate extent. The method further comprises weaving a plurality of strands around the rope between the first and second rope ends and the intermediate extent to form a sheath around the first and second extents and expose the intermediate extent outside of the sheath.

Abstract: A bridge rope assembly includes a main body having a sheath and a rope that extends from a first rope end to a second rope end. The rope includes a first extent that extends from the first rope end toward the second rope end, an intermediate extent that extends from the first extent toward the second rope end, and a second extent that extends from the intermediate extent to the second rope end. The rope is arranged such that at least a portion of the first extent of the rope extends within an interior volume of the sheath through a first opening, at least a portion of the second extent of the rope extends within the interior volume of the sheath through the first opening alongside the first extent of the rope, and the intermediate extent of the rope forms a bight outside of the sheath.

Abstract: A climbing stick includes first and second steps, a post, and a standoff. First and second outer walls and an inner wall extend the length of the post. The inner wall is between the first and second outer walls. First diagonal walls extend upward and rightward from the first outer wall to the second outer wall. Second diagonal walls extend upward and leftward from the second outer wall to the first outer wall. A first floor portion extends the length of the post between the first outer wall and inner wall. A second floor portion extends the length of the post between the second outer wall and inner wall. The first and second floor portions are interrupted by the first and second diagonal walls. The standoff extends rearward from the first step to a rear wall of the standoff with ridges and valleys arranged in alternating fashion to form teeth.

Abstract: A platform assembly for attachment to a tree includes a platform, an integrally formed post coupled to the platform and operable to pivot relative to the platform about a pivot axis, and a standoff extending outward from the post proximate to the first end. The post extends from a first end to a second end along a length of the post that is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis.

Abstract: A platform assembly for attachment to a tree includes a platform, an integrally formed post coupled to the platform and operable to pivot relative to the platform about a pivot axis, and a standoff extending outward from the post proximate to the first end. The post extends from a first end to a second end along a length of the post that is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis.

Abstract: A platform assembly includes a platform. The platform has an outer perimeter that bounds an interior structure that defines a receiving area. The platform includes an upper surface for supporting feet of a user. The upper surface defines an upper plane of the platform. A post is pivotably coupled with the platform and is operable to pivot between the stowed position, wherein the post is received within the receiving area, and the deployed position. Standoff is pivotably coupled with the post and is operable to pivot relative to the post between the retracted position and the use position. In the stowed position of the post and the retracted position of the standoff, no portion of the standoff and no portion of the post is positioned upward of the upper plane of the platform.

Abstract: A hanger includes a support member. A standoff is pivotably coupled to the support member and is operable to pivot relative to the support member between a use position and a stowed position about a standoff pivot axis. A hanger arm is pivotably coupled to the support member and is operable to pivot relative to the support member between an extended position and a retracted position about a hanger arm pivot axis.

Abstract: A tree saddle includes a panel for cradling a user, a first connector portion that extends from the upper support portion to the lower support portion at the first lateral end of the panel to form a first loop, and a second connector portion that extends from the upper support portion to the lower support portion at the second lateral end of the panel to form a second loop. The panel extends from a first lateral end to a second lateral end opposite the first lateral end and includes an upper support portion, a lower support portion, and a central body portion that is coupled to and extends between the upper and lower support portions.

Abstract: An injection-molded climbing stick includes a first step, a second step, and a post extending from the first step to the second step along a length of the post and comprising a plurality of fibers that includes every fiber that is disposed within the post. The plurality of fibers includes a sub-plurality of fibers. Each fiber in the sub-plurality of fibers is elongated in a lengthwise direction of the fiber and oriented such that the lengthwise direction is substantially parallel to the length of the post, and the sub-plurality of fibers includes a majority of the fibers in the plurality of fibers.

Abstract: A climbing stick includes first and second steps, a post, and a standoff. First and second outer walls and an inner wall extend the length of the post. The inner wall is between the first and second outer walls. First diagonal walls extend upward and rightward from the first outer wall to the second outer wall. Second diagonal walls extend upward and leftward from the second outer wall to the first outer wall. A first floor portion extends the length of the post between the first outer wall and inner wall. A second floor portion extends the length of the post between the second outer wall and inner wall. The first and second floor portions are interrupted by the first and second diagonal walls. The standoff extends rearward from the first step to a rear wall of the standoff with ridges and valleys arranged in alternating fashion to form teeth.

Abstract: An injection-molded climbing stick includes a first step, a second step, and a post extending from the first step to the second step along a length of the post and comprising a plurality of fibers that includes every fiber that is disposed within the post. The plurality of fibers includes a sub-plurality of fibers. Each fiber in the sub-plurality of fibers is elongated in a lengthwise direction of the fiber and oriented such that the lengthwise direction is substantially parallel to the length of the post, and the sub-plurality of fibers includes a majority of the fibers in the plurality of fibers.

Abstract: A platform assembly for attachment to a tree includes a platform, an integrally formed post coupled to the platform and operable to pivot relative to the platform about a pivot axis, and a standoff extending outward from the post proximate to the first end. The post extends from a first end to a second end along a length of the post that is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis.

Abstract: An injection-molded climbing stick includes a first step, a second step, and a post extending from the first step to the second step along a length of the post and comprising a plurality of fibers that includes every fiber that is disposed within the post. The plurality of fibers includes a sub-plurality of fibers. Each fiber in the sub-plurality of fibers is elongated in a lengthwise direction of the fiber and oriented such that the lengthwise direction is substantially parallel to the length of the post, and the sub-plurality of fibers includes a majority of the fibers in the plurality of fibers.

Abstract: A tree saddle includes a first panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween, and a second panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween. One or more connecting members operably couple the first and second panels to one another. A magnetic coupling system includes a first magnetic array disposed on the first panel, and a second magnetic array disposed on the second panel. The first magnetic array is magnetically coupled to the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in a coupled condition. The first magnetic array is uncoupled from the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in an uncoupled condition. The tree saddle includes a first profile when the tree saddle is in the uncoupled condition that is greater than a second profile of the tree saddle when the tree saddle is in the coupled condition.

Abstract: A platform assembly for attachment to a tree includes a platform and a post. The platform has an outer perimeter that bounds an interior structure of the platform that is horizontally-inboard of the outer perimeter. The outer perimeter includes a rear portion, a first wing portion coupled to the rear portion at a first wing portion rear corner and including an outboard-most portion of the outer perimeter in a first lateral direction, a front portion coupled to the first wing portion, and a second wing portion coupled to the front portion. The post is coupled to the platform and pivots relative to the platform about a pivot axis.

Abstract: A tree saddle includes a first panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween, and a second panel having first and second ends with a body portion disposed therebetween. One or more connecting members operably couple the first and second panels to one another. A magnetic coupling system includes a first magnetic array disposed on the first panel, and a second magnetic array disposed on the second panel. The first magnetic array is magnetically coupled to the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in a coupled condition. The first magnetic array is uncoupled from the second magnetic array when the tree saddle is in an uncoupled condition. The tree saddle includes a first profile when the tree saddle is in the uncoupled condition that is greater than a second profile of the tree saddle when the tree saddle is in the coupled condition.