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.
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
I did have to put a drop of blue Loctite on the cam lever bolt after 20 uses, as it started to vibrate loose on a long ATV ride. That is standard maintenance for any mechanical platform. | Feature | Bushwhacker FLP | Tethrd Predator | OOAL Ridge Runner | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Weight | 2.9 lbs | 3.2 lbs | 3.5 lbs | | Packed Size | Folded (Small) | Flat (Medium) | Flat (Large) | | Surface Area | 132 sq in | 117 sq in | 180 sq in | | Noise | Very Quiet | Quiet | Noisy (Metal teeth) | | Price | $$ | $$$ | $$ | It takes about 30 seconds to get this on the tree
I have tried everything—from the original Lone Wolf sticks to carbon fiber one-sticks. I’ve been a saddle hunter for four seasons, and the one piece of gear that has consistently frustrated me is the platform. I want a platform that is large enough to pivot around a tree, light enough to strap to a pack for a 2-mile walk, and stable enough to take a weak-side shot at a mature buck. Unlike the common "cam-over" platforms (like the Predator
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.












