The weight is shocking. My scale reads . For reference, a standard Lone Wolf Assassin platform is 4.5 lbs. You feel that 1.6 lb difference on a long pack-in. You really feel it. The Key Feature: The Fold Let’s get straight to the namesake: the Foldable Light Platform.
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? bushwhack flp
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. The weight is shocking
I weigh 210 lbs before gear. The first time I stepped on the FLP, I braced for the dreaded "diving board" flex. It didn’t come. You feel that 1
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.
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.