Ape Canyon Outfitters

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

TWO SMALL PIECES OF GEAR. TWO BIG ADDITIONS TO THE ACO LINEUP.

As rope climbing continues to grow within saddle hunting, we're continuing to build out the hardware and components hunters need to put together better systems.

NEW: OMEGA PACIFIC SCREW LINK

Small, simple, and ridiculously strong.

At only 2.9" long, the new Omega Pacific Screw Link packs an impressive:

40 kN / 8,992 lbf Major Axis
10 kN / 2,248 lbf Minor Axis
77 g / 2.72 oz
9.5 mm Gate Opening

It's a compact, low-profile connection for compatible climbing systems without unnecessary bulk.

NEW: ACO HOLLOWBLOCK

We're also now producing our own HollowBlock loops in-house.

These compact hollow-braid cords are an essential piece of equipment for many rappel systems, providing a lightweight friction hitch option for use as a compatible rappel backup.

And because we're producing them ourselves, we're able to offer them at prices that make carrying a backup a pretty easy decision:

13.5" $19.99
19" $20.99

Two more products. One goal:
Better climbing equipment. Better value. Built around the way saddle hunters are actually climbing today.

Available now from Ape Canyon Outfitters and authorized dealers.

09/03/2026

NEW FROM APE CANYON OUTFITTERS: THE POLAR FORCE ADJUSTABLE AIDER.

More height. Less bulk. Set up exactly how YOU want it.

The new Land Baron Polar Force Adjustable Aider was built for hunters who want more flexibility out of their climbing system without adding unnecessary weight or complexity.

Made from durable 4,000 lb. 1" tubular webbing, every step is stiffened to make it easier to find with your boot, while precision CNC-sewn terminations keep the construction clean and consistent.

The real advantage? Adjustability.

The Tri-Glide attachment system allows you to customize the top of the aider to fit over traditional stick steps or thread directly through compatible slotted steps for a clean, secure setup.

And if you're running the EWO / Arsenal SOLO™ Stick, this thing mates with it perfectly. The Polar Force can thread directly through the SOLO's lower slotted platform, making it one of our favorite combinations for a lightweight one-stick setup.

🇺🇸 Built and sewn in-house by Ape Canyon Outfitters.

Pack less. Climb higher.

08/31/2026

Ready for some early morning sunrises and all day sits in our Ape Canyon Outfitters woods deluxe saddles.

Unmatched quality and built with safety in mind. You won’t find a better saddle out there. To top it off they come in the Altre pattern by WTFCAMO. Check it out on the wtfcamo.com website for more details.

08/31/2026

Screw Links: HAND TIGHT IS NOT ENOUGH.

Saddle hunting has adopted a lot of equipment and techniques from other industries. That crossover has helped our industry evolve quickly, but it can also create a problem: sometimes equipment makes its way into saddle hunting without all of the original knowledge surrounding its intended use and proper application.

And with countless videos, posts, and opinions available online, not everything being demonstrated represents manufacturer recommended best practices.

One example we want every saddle hunter to understand is the proper use of screw links, also commonly called quick links or maillons.

These connectors are generally designed as semi-permanent connections. When used in that application, simply closing the sleeve by hand is not enough. The sleeve should be completely closed and tightened with an appropriately sized wrench to the manufacturer's specified torque.

Why?

A hand tightened sleeve can potentially loosen during use, as well as cause a loss in strength. Proper wrench tightening helps ensure the connector remains completely closed and secured as intended.

Always follow the instructions and specified tightening torque provided by the manufacturer of your particular screw link. Do not assume that the torque specification for one manufacturer's connector applies to another.

Saddle hunting continues to evolve, and part of that evolution is making sure we're not just adopting equipment, we're adopting the proper practices that come with it.

Know your equipment. Know its intended use. Use it the way it was designed to be used.

08/27/2026

Why bother dealing with sticks in the dark when you can safely and quietly rappel down from the tree?

08/26/2026

Disappear into the canopy with Ape Canyon Outfitters saddles and accessories, now available in Krypek® Obskura Transitional™ Camo.

08/25/2026

The Ape Canyon Outfitters Appalachian Foot Loop is one of the lightest foot loops on the market, weighing in at just 3 oz.

Its compact, lightweight design makes it easy to pack into your gear bag without taking up valuable space.

But the Appalachian Foot Loop isn’t just lightweight, it’s incredibly versatile. Attach it directly to a mechanical device, Prusik hitch it or tie it with a Klemheist for rope ascent, use it for self-rescue or suspension trauma relief, or even put it to work as a deer drag.

At only 3 oz, it’s a small piece of gear with a lot of different uses.

Get your Appalachian Foot Loop now at Ape Canyon Outfitters.

08/22/2026

Does your mechanical do this?