Bushwhack — Flp

It takes about 30 seconds to get this on the tree. You fold it open, wrap the strap, and push the cam lever down. There is a satisfying "thunk" when it locks.

Enter the . I have now put roughly 40 sits on this platform over two seasons, from early October humidity to late December frozen bark. Here is the honest, long-term breakdown. Unboxing & First Impressions When you pull the FLP out of the box, the first thing you notice is the sound —or lack thereof. It arrives wrapped in thick foam. No rattling bolts. No loose washers. bushwhack flp

The build quality is immediately apparent. This is a CNC-machined aluminum platform (reportedly 6061-T6). The finish is a textured, matte black that looks like it belongs on a military drone. It’s not pretty in a glossy way; it’s pretty in an "I’m going to outlive you" way. It takes about 30 seconds to get this on the tree

After two seasons, it has become the one piece of gear I will not leave the truck without. It is stable, it is quiet, and when folded, it fits in places your other platforms can only dream of. Enter the

Verdict: 9.2/10 Best For: Saddle hunters, run-and-gun public land hunters, and anyone tired of lugging heavy, bulky climbing sticks. Worst For: Budget buyers and those who only hunt out of permanent box blinds. Introduction: The Problem with Height For the last decade, mobile deer hunting has been dominated by a clunky trade-off: Do you carry heavy, solid climbing sticks for security, or do you use lightweight aluminum sticks that flex and wobble? Do you bring three sticks for a 15-foot setup, or four sticks for 20 feet and hate every step of the hike in?