Flp - Bushwhack

If you are serious about hunting pressured public land where every ounce and every inch of pack space matters, stop fiddling with clunky hand-me-down platforms. Buy the Bushwhacker FLP. Your back and your knees will thank you after the 2-mile hike out.

Unlike the common "cam-over" platforms (like the Predator or the Ridge Runner), the FLP uses a hinge system in the middle. When deployed, it is a solid, 11" x 12" rectangle. When folded, it collapses down to roughly 6" x 12". bushwhack flp

Most platforms are a giant, flat shovel that catches wind and snags on every branch as you walk. The folded FLP slides into a pack’s water bladder sleeve or straps flat against your backpack frame. It disappears. I can pack this, three mini-sticks, and my saddle inside a 25L pack. That is a game-changer for public land spot-and-stalk. On-Tree Performance: The Grip The cam strap system is robust—a 1" wide, sewn-in strap with a Grade 8 bolt for the cam lever. There is no plastic here. If you are serious about hunting pressured public

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? Unlike the common "cam-over" platforms (like the Predator

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.

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.