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Muddy Odyssey XTL 20' Ladder Tree Stand
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SKU: WX2*0705515
Overview
Built for hunters who want a stable elevated setup for longer sits, this ladder stand combines weather-protected DXT oval tubing with a comfortable flip-up Flex-Tek mesh seat and padded armrests. The large foot platform, flip-up footrest, and D-force grates are designed to give you room to settle in and maintain footing while waiting out the hunt. An adjustable shooting rail with silent camo padding adds support at the moment of the shot, while the included safety harness, ratchet strap, stabilizer strap, accessory hook, and cup holder round out a practical package. It is a solid option for hunters looking for comfort and security in a fixed-position stand, though its ladder design is best suited to setups where a permanent elevated location makes sense.
Why Hunters Choose the Muddy
Fiber Guard
Coating adds weather protection for
Flip-up Flex-tek
Mesh seat is designed for
Large Foot
Platform provides room to stretch
Tree-lok Safety
System supports stable climbing and
Includes Full-body
Safety harness, ratchet strap, and
Key Features
- Durable DXT oval tubing with Fiber Guard coating for weather resistance
- Flip-up Flex-Tek zero-gravity seat with padded armrests
- Large foot platform with D-force grates for traction and support
- Flip-up footrest for added comfort during long sits
- Adjustable shooting rail with silent camo padding
- Includes full-body safety harness, ratchet strap, stabilizer strap, accessory hook, and cup holder
Best Used For
- All-day sits in a ladder stand with a comfortable flip-up seat and foot support
- Hunters wanting a stable climbing setup with included safety harness and straps
- Cold, wet-weather hunts where Fiber Guard coating helps protect the stand
- Users who prefer an adjustable shooting rail and quiet, padded contact points
- Stand hunters needing extra room to stretch out on a large foot platform
Specifications
| Additional Safety System | Hercules Cross Grip Safety System |
|---|---|
| Armrests | Padded armrests |
| Clank Free Performance | Yes |
| Coating | Fiber Guard(TM) |
| Foot Platform | Large foot platform |
| Foot Platform Traction | D-force grates |
| Footrest | Flip-up footrest |
| Height | 20' |
| Included Accessories | Full-body safety harness, ratchet strap, stabilizer strap, accessory hook, cup holder |
| Ladder Sections | 4 single-rail bolted oval tubing ladder sections |
| Material | DXT oval tubing |
| Safety System | Tree-Lok Safety System |
| Seat | Flip-up Flex-Tek(TM) mesh seat |
| Seat Type | Zero-gravity seat |
| Shooting Rail | Adjustable shooting rail |
| Shooting Rail Padding | Silent camo padding |
| Washersspacerscaps | Nylon washers, spacers, and caps |
| Weather Resistance | Yes |
Pros
- Fiber Guard coating adds weather protection for rain and snow exposure
- Flip-up Flex-Tek mesh seat is designed for all-day hunting comfort
- Large foot platform provides room to stretch out in the stand
- Tree-Lok Safety System supports stable climbing and sitting
- Includes full-body safety harness, ratchet strap, and stabilizer strap
- Adjustable shooting rail features silent camo padding
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a 20' ladder stand, so it requires a suitable tree and setup area with enough height and clearance for safe use.
- The flip-up seat and adjustable shooting rail support comfort and shooting positions, but they also add components that may need to be managed when changing posture or drawing.
- The stand is built around stability and weather resistance features, yet it still depends on proper installation and use of the included straps and harness.
- The large platform and footrest improve room to move, but they also make this a more substantial stand to transport and position than a compact option.
Suggested Comparisons
- Ladder tree stands
- Elevated hunting blinds
- Climbing tree stands
- Ground blinds
Suggested Accessories
- Full-body safety harness
- Ratchet strap
- Stabilizer strap
- Accessory hook
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes included with the Muddy Odyssey XTL 20' Ladder Tree Stand?
The stand includes a full-body safety harness, ratchet strap, stabilizer strap, accessory hook, and cup holder.
Does this ladder stand have a safety system for climbing and sitting?
Yes. The product description lists the Tree-Lok Safety System, and it also mentions the Hercules Cross Grip Safety System.
What comfort features does the stand offer for longer sits?
It features a flip-up Flex-Tek zero-gravity seat with padded armrests, a large foot platform, and a flip-up footrest.
Is the stand designed to help with weather exposure?
The DXT oval tubing is coated with Fiber Guard(TM) for weather resistance against rain, snow, and other harsh conditions, according to the product description.
Does the stand have any features to reduce noise?
The description says nylon washers, spacers, and caps are used throughout to help provide clank-free performance, and the shooting rail has silent camo padding.