No problem Compton I am glad you took it like helpful suggestion. Some don't take it at all well and it is too bad because lots of people have some pretty good ideas. I found a way to help out with the back rest issue. I have a vest that has a drop down seat with some side straps so I can actually sit in the middle of a field and lean back and not fall over. I still always try to get a backstop to protect the side I can't see but even if it is a small or irregular tree I can quickly adjust the seat to support me. I think it was made by buck lick creek and I bought it about 10-15 years ago. I think one of the bigger companies bought them out and I have seen similar ones advertised. It is a great vest with lots of pockets for calls, shells and head nets/ gloves etc. with a pouch to hold my decoys and even a killed turkey. OBTW and most importantly.....thanks for your service. We are all proud of our fighting men and women.

CI