Knee pads for spot and stalk
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From: rershooter
01-Oct-22
I have a spot and stalk archery mule deer hunt coming up. I had double knee replacement in December. The knees are incredibly good except for kneeling. I definitely will need some type of knee pads. Any recommendations?
From: labxtreme1.
01-Oct-22
The pants at Duluth trading company that have pockets built in for kneepads. Keeps the pads from sliding around and you can get their thicker kneepad if desired.
From: bulldancer
01-Oct-22
I am a concrete contractor, I wear these everyday also while archery elk hunting. After the velcro quits working just duct tape them. You can get them on Amazon, Troxell USA leatherhead kneepads. Carpet padding behind if you need more support.
From: Tilzbow
01-Oct-22
I’ve got some tactical knee pads I bought years ago that I love. They’re super light weight, protect the knees and offer padding but last l look they were no longer available. I’ll check and post a link in a few minutes (unless I get distracted) if I find something similar.
From: Tilzbow
01-Oct-22
I did a quick search for tactical and military knee pads and there are a ton of options. Do a quick search using “military” or “tactical knee pads” and you’ll find the same. Nearly all have plastic caps and will be noisy so I suggest you pick one you like then use some spray glue to adhere some fleece or felt to the plastic portion to quiet them down so they’re better for closing the deal on deer.
Pick one
From: Paul@thefort
01-Oct-22
spot and stalk turkey hunting
spot and stalk turkey hunting
I have tried them all and now use these. No hard shell but softer hard rubber on the outside and soft rubber on the inside. The two straps are of good quality and are adjustable. Your knees will love you for wearing these. I use them in the blind while turkey, pronghorn and goose hunting as I shoot off my knees mostly. And yes while spot and staking if needed. Price around $25.
From: Tilzbow
01-Oct-22
^^^^ I have those exact same knee pads and I’ve used them around the house for years and they’re great!. But I’d still look at some lighter, more articulate tactical knee pads for hunts where I’m moving and hiking a lot.
From: groundhunter50
02-Oct-22
I bought mine over 25 years ago from some company out of Montana, when I started to hunt the prarie. I love them. Can not remember the name of company, may have been Trautman, something like that..... I use them all the time, even here in Wis,
From: Matt Palmquist
02-Oct-22
Pants with Built in Knee pads are my go to these days. Options from Sitka and possibly Kuiu as well. I have also used the ones like Paul is wearing and hard plastic ones as well but they are loud in rocky terrain. All of them will work, but having them built in the pant is my preference.
Matt
From: RonP
02-Oct-22
i agree with matt, pants with built-in knee pads are the way to go if you cover a lot of ground. the sitka are hard to beat and their knee pads are removable.
kuiu makes a pant with knee pads sewed on. they are OK too.
From: Scrappy
02-Oct-22
Go to the hardware store near you. Never know what you might find on the shelf. With the new knees you might find you need the ones filled with gel.
From: Mule Power
02-Oct-22
My Sitka Timberline pants have knee pads and I love them.
That being said I wear knee pads at work as a union carpenter a lit. The biggest problem with most is the eventually fall down below the knee. Constantly pulling them up is annoying. Myself and guys I work with wear Knee Pro. They stay put. No velcro to wear out either.
From: Lawdog
02-Oct-22
My ACUs have a built in pocket for knee pads. You can buy the pads or make your own. Don't forget about elbow pads too. I forgot mine on the 4-wheeler when I went on a stalk. Bloody elbows but I got a nice mulely. Good luck.
From: WV Mountaineer
02-Oct-22
AWP brand from lowes. Cost a whopping $11. Cordura material, nice and thick. Good and comfy. Quieter too. Try them.
From: HDE
02-Oct-22
Get something from Home Depot, Lowe's, or Amazon. Unless you're going to use them a lot in the near future, don't waste a lot of money on them.
From: Ermine
02-Oct-22
Volley ball knee pads seem to work good
From: BULELK1
16-Oct-22
I've had these for years and years.
I really like how padded they are and light weight
I added a strip of Velcro from the pocket flap to help with keeping them up as I hunt thru.
Good luck, Robb
From: BULELK1
16-Oct-22
Dang double post
From: BULELK1
16-Oct-22
Another Angle
From: t-roy
16-Oct-22
Robb………I had the exact same pair. Loved them! Unfortunately, I loaned them to friend for an antelope hunt, and they never got returned. You don’t happen to know who made them, do you? Probably haven’t been made for years, unfortunately.
From: Vaquero 45
16-Oct-22
Interesting . The Troxell USA leatherhead kneepads. Is the brand Ms M Lewinsky endorses on the Equine and Cattle Network so I been told . I don't think she is a hunter though ? ..........................................................
From: BULELK1
17-Oct-22
I'll have to see if I still have the website, I get them from buddy.
Good luck, Robb
From: BULELK1
18-Oct-22
I actually had ordered a spare pair while back, although they have modified them a bit on the front, they still are really nice to have.
Enjoy,
Robb
From: BULELK1
18-Oct-22
And some Point of Contact info
From: BULELK1
19-Oct-22
Sorry, I do not know if they are still in bsns,
Robb
From: t-roy
19-Oct-22
I’m not seeing the old style ones in your top pics, Robb. Looks like Trophyline is geared more towards saddle hunting applications now, with an entirely different type of pads for that style hunting.
Thanks for the effort, though!
From: BULELK1
20-Oct-22
You are Welcome
Good luck, Robb
From: SoDakSooner
20-Oct-22
May be late to the party but I also mountain bike. Ive been really happy with my G-form pads.(you can get them on amazon) Low profile, will fit under pants very comfy to wear. Just be aware that they are sized for bikers. I am not huge but have big quads and have to wear a 2xl.
From: BULELK1
30-Oct-22
Well, I'm packing for my Muzzy Bull elk hunt here in my home state and I'm getting Gaiters out as it's going to be snowy weather and looky at what I find laying under some of my Gaiters!!
Good luck, Robb
From: BULELK1
30-Oct-22
If the contact info is out of date, I could very easily sell these to any interested fellow hunter
Enjoy,
Robb
From: fuzzy
30-Oct-22
The juxtaposition of this thread title amongst all the recent discussions on "alternative lifestyle " is a bit disturbing ??
From: t-roy
30-Oct-22
PMed you, Robb.
Fuzzy……I only want them for hunting…..HONEST!
From: Nick Muche
30-Oct-22
Those things are hip, Robb!
From: BULELK1
31-Oct-22
$OLD !!!
Thanks for the interest All,
Robb
From: Glidingindian
04-Nov-22
Agree with Matt P. Hunted 6 hard days last year in NE Colorado archery MD, all spot n stalk. My Sitka timberline pants were great with built in knee pads but kuiu were great too. Can’t remember which model but had sewn in pads. If in that Colorado /Nebraska plains area keep tweezers in your pocket at all times and wear gloves a little thicker than what the temp calls for. Had to do a lotta sticker pickin
From: fuzzy
08-Nov-22
Lol @troy, thanks for taking it with the humor intended. For some bows(ite) changes the smiley emoji to two question marks ??
