What treestand are you packing in?

[joel0711]

After 30yrs with my 30 pound tree lounge (safest,most comfortable stand I ever used),,,I have a mantis saddle on order and will use the foot climber from my lounge as a means to ascend the tree and a platform. 8pounds versus 30pounds makes a big difference climbing east Tennessee ridges for an official senior citizen of 2 weeks.

[Jasper2]

Add me to the saddle crowd! Have a Trophyline, Aero Hunter Evolution, Kestrel, and plan to order a Mantis soon. I still use stands on private ground but when it comes to packing in deep on public land, the stands gather dust anymore.

[Jasper2]

Should have added that when it comes to stands, I'm a fan of LW like many others but be sure to check out the Chippewa wedge-loc stands..... Buddy has one and I was impressed.

[northern lights]

L/W climber, Chippewa wedge lock with extra mounts, Millenium M-7 ultralite and extra mounts, L/w sticks and Wild edge step ladder (8 rope on steps) and I'm pretty well good to go.

[mistercmath]

I switched to hunting out of a saddle a few years ago and luv it. Can't see myself going back to a hang on.

Been looking at saddles and would like to hear of your experience shooting from one. What do you reccommend?

[WVFarrier]

I built this saddle from a sit drag.   I also wear a rock harness (not shown) for safety.  the whole set up weighs about 9 pounds and allows near 360 of shooting.   Im using 1/2 Amsteel for the bridge and 1/2 Monster rope for the tether but will be going to a 10mm rope soon as it arrives.   its incredibly comfortable and i feel more secure.   i havent worked out a back brace yet.  The picture is my first time sitting in it.  I would not (of course) use a tree that large nor would i sit with my legs extended.

[Sawpilot 75]

I have tried many stands over the years and prefer the LW Assault with either screw in steps/bolts or LW sticks.


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[Bowguy67]

I’ve used treestands for more than a few years. I started w built stands, than bakers, long story short I think I’ve shot most. That’s not saying all.
Hands down if you can climb a lone wolf is the way to go. A summit is a little more comfortable when your sitting. They flat out are much worse to carry but are real good stands too.
A hang on leaves lots of options open

[huskyarcher]

I have several mobile options this year. I still have my old trusty Summit Bushmaster, but this year i will probably use my new X-stand M-1 or my DIY Saddle system. They are both very light, and very much modified for long hauls. Is it September 8th yet?

[Tedd]

The smaller Lone Wolf climber. What ever the name is. Most of my hunting is in straight timber where climbing a few feet higher than 3 sticks is a plus, so the climber works best.
  I purchased the tree saddle. Seems like you are hauling just us much gear with that. I'm not seeing an advantage, plus I can't get the hang of shooting out of it. Only tried a couple times a few feet off the ground and lost interest. Maybe I'll try it again this weekend.
Tedd

[Yellow Dog]

My favorite is an old Loc-On Limit with climbing sticks. Easy to set, solid and quiet. A little more foot room without much more weight than the Windwalker and a higher seat height. Spent many 12 hour days on stand in a Limit and was as comfortable as one could be sitting in a tree for 12 hours. Had two of them with API climbing sticks, about a half dozen rope on steps, and the backpack that Loc-On made to fit the Limit/Windwalker. One of the those deals where you find something you like, buy a second one because you can be guaranteed they'll stop making it. No tree in the woods I can't conquer with that setup. Backed over one of my setups with my truck a few years back, that was a sad day, now I'm down to one.

[Bowwild]

I love the Lone Wolf hang-ons. I have to admit though, I can access most spots on my place, for stand hanging, within a few yards with my UTV.  I take ladders, limb cutters, multiple stands, and a blue ray player (kidding) when I'm on this Mission.

[doubleo]

Lone Wolf hangon with climbing sticks. I hunt strickly public land. Put the stand up and take it down every hunt. You need a stand that's light and the Lone Wolf is the ticket.

[scott myers]

I’ve been a saddle guy for the last 10 years.  New tribe Aero Hunter Evolution with Lone Wolf Sticks

[joebuck]

[BowHunterGA]

Lone Wolf climber on rare occasions, for hang ons I have an M7 that I bought last year. Great stand and with 8 receivers I can set up a lot of locations I know I will hunt and not have to have a stand for each. I also have a pair of Loc-On limits with amsteel "speed hitch" ropes that work really well for run and gun stands. I use 4 Hawk Helium sticks that I moded to use a versa button and 3/8" amsteel rope. Light, quick to hang and very quite. I also use a woodpecker drill in some situations but not a ton.

[rraming]

I used to use Summit Climber (Open Shot) but once it slipped on a low bark tree so I switched to a Lone Wolf Alpha with sticks. I purchased an extra stick and that comes in handy once in awhile - sometimes I just carry three.
I do replace the straps every year (two on stand and one on each ladder - costs $60 to replace them) had a ladder slip out on me once and couldn't figure if it was me
or the strap - I got bruised a bit - so I replace them regardless)
Stand works well, comfy and I have no complaints with it - had it maybe 8 years or so
On longer walk-ins I do use a deer cart to haul stand and pack in with me, it's okay under a mile I guess but think it's 20lbs

[DanielB89]

I love the lonewolf hand climber.  Really lightweight, folds flat, and easy to set up.  I've been using the same one for 4-5 years now.

you will have a very hard time finding a stand better than this one.  I have the sit and climb model and i LOVE IT!! On cold days and hunting trees that I know I can climb with a climber, I'll definitely be carrying this! 

If you're looking for a good lock on, look at XOP.  THey're the same as lonewolf(literally), but at a fraction of the price. 

Also Wanted to add, if you're looking for some great sticks, the muddy pro's are the best there are offered atm (imo). 

[Doug_K]

I'm kinda curious about the XOP's being a fraction of a price. I've read this elsewhere when I was shopping around. When I bought my alpha 2 for $230, the XOP version was $200.  Not a substantial difference when comparing made in USA vs China in my opinion.