I've used the following:
- Loc on Limit stand - 7.5- 8 lbs
- Treehopper bolts and dril bit
- Lone wolf stands
- Lone wolf sticks
- Bison Gear tree stand pack
I sold the Loc on, because while light, it wasn't comfortable, for me, to sit on.
I also sold the pack, because, while it's a "slick" deal, I now just use the straps on the stands and attach my day pack to it.
Now I do the following... for long walks where I'll leave the stand, I use the Treehopper bolts and the stand. I drill the tree and leave the top bolts and take the bottom ones with me. If I plan to go up one time and not return to the tree I use the sticks so that I don't have to drill.
Good Luck!