Tree Spider’s redesigned Speed Pro and Micro-LT harnesses are up to 30% lighter — proof that safety gear doesn’t have to be a burden
Every hunter checks their firearm or bow before heading to the stand. Fewer check their harness. That gap in thinking is exactly what’s driving one of the deadliest trends in the deer woods.
Falls from treestands have quietly overtaken gunshot wounds as the leading cause of injury and death among deer hunters in North America. Estimates widely cited in the hunting-safety community — and often traced to the Treestand Manufacturers Association — put the toll at 30 to 50 hunters killed or permanently disabled by falls every year in the U.S., with thousands more injured badly enough to need medical attention. And by most tracking, roughly 95% of those serious injuries happen to hunters who weren’t wearing a harness at all.
Here’s the part that should stop every hunter in their boots: most of those falls don’t happen while sitting still. They happen during the climb — the ascent or the descent — the exact moments a harness is doing its most important work. Tree Spider has one rule for that: no harness, no hunt. If it’s not on, climb down and go home. A bow or a rifle can wait for next season. A fall from 20 feet can’t be undone.
That philosophy is why Tree Spider builds harnesses hunters will actually wear, not just own. The brand’s newly redesigned Speed Pro and Micro-LT Harnesses prove that safety gear doesn’t have to feel like a burden to be effective. Both are now dramatically lighter, without giving up an ounce of the TMA-certified protection that makes them trustworthy in the first place. TMA certification means a harness has passed independent testing by the Treestand Manufacturers Association for fall-arrest strength, buckle integrity, and stitching durability. It’s the industry’s benchmark for what “safe” means in a harness, not just a marketing claim.
Micro-LT Harness (Now 20% Lighter)
The Micro has always been the minimalist’s choice — streamlined, low-profile, no extra straps to fuss with. The new Micro-LT keeps that same simplicity and sheds 20% of the weight, which matters more than it sounds like it should. Less weight on the shoulders means less fatigue on a long sit, and a hunter who’s comfortable is a hunter who stays in the stand longer and pays closer attention. Lightweight quick-release buckles, adjustable shoulder and chest straps, and vertical climbing belt loops round out a harness built to disappear until the moment it matters most.
Speed Pro Harness (Now 30% Lighter)
The Speed Pro has been rebuilt from the ground up for hunters who want maximum protection with zero extra bulk. Every steel component has been replaced with high-strength aluminum, and the shell now uses a honeycomb ripstop fabric that trims weight while holding its ground on durability. The result is a harness that’s 30% lighter than the original Speed, without changing what it’s rated to do.
A breathable, quick-dry mesh back and one-pull shoulder adjustments make it easy to live in all day. Independent leg straps and a ShockBlocker™-equipped tether soften the impact if a fall does happen, while an aluminum Powerlink® carabiner and YKK sternum buckle keep everything locked down and confident.
ShockBlocker™
A fall doesn’t have to end the way it starts. ShockBlocker™ technology is built into the tether to absorb and dissipate the sudden force of a fall, stretching out that split-second stop instead of letting it hit the body all at once. It’s the difference between a harsh jolt and a controlled, survivable catch.
Aluminum Powerlink® Carabiner Every harness is only as strong as its weakest connection point, which is why Tree Spider uses an aluminum Powerlink® carabiner instead of a standard clip. It’s lighter than steel without sacrificing locking strength, and its shape is designed to keep the tether properly oriented under load. No twisting, no cross-loading, no surprises when it matters.
SPEED PRO HARNESS FEATURES:
- 30% lighter than the original Speed Harness — steel components replaced with high-strength aluminum
- Honeycomb ripstop lightweight fabric
- Breathable, quick-dry mesh back
- One-pull shoulder adjustments and independent leg straps
- ShockBlocker™ tether reduces shock force in a fall
- Aluminum Powerlink® carabiner and YKK sternum buckle
- TMA-certified fall arrest protection
- Weight: 2.25 lbs. (size LG/XL)
- Includes carabiner, tree strap, suspension relief strap, and instruction manual
MSRP $129.99
MICRO-LT HARNESS FEATURES:
- 20% lighter than the original Micro Harness
- Lightly padded and flexible for comfort and mobility
- Easily adjustable chest and shoulder straps
- Lightweight quick-release buckles
- ShockBlocker™ tether reduces shock force in a fall
- Vertical climbing belt loops
- Weight: 2.25 lbs. (size LG/XL)
- Includes carabiner, tree strap, suspension relief strap, and instruction manual
MSRP $99.99
