Climber or hangon

[TimDougan]

I need to come up with a mobile stand system.I have been using hangons but i can't leave them up any more. Can't keep losing good stand locations. Seems like if i hang a stand in the same location for a few seasons some one cuts me off and hangs one 50 to 75 yards in front of me. Its public land so i have to learn to deal with it. I always check for stands in the area so i don't intrude on some one.I think leaving the stands up is the problem.So i need a mobile treestand what are you guys using hang on and steps or climber and why? Thanks. TD.

[TimDougan]

I forgot to mention that i will be taking the stand in and out with me so as not to give away my spot. Need some thing light and quiet. Any suggestions? Thanks. TD.

[Longbowlogan]

I use a muddy stand and sticks, this setup is awesome! The sticks stack on the stand and the whole thing only weighs around 22-23lbs. Its easy, quiet, and can use it on and tree you can wrap the ropes around. When I use this setup I walk in, set it up, hunt then pull down. Its faster, easier, and quieter than a climber imo. Check them out, well worth the money.

[Rob W.]

I got rid of all my sticks and hang ons. I now split my time between ground and climber. Much more mobile and convenient for the way I hunt. Plus your harness is connected all the way up. Mine is less 20lbs and comfortable enough for all day hunts.


Rob

[rastaman]

Hang on and sticks for me..

[UrbanDeerSlayer]

Brand new TimberTall Baby Lite Climber!  Super lite, and easy to set up and climb with.

[RLA]

Depends on what type of woods your hunting, I like cedar trees or any tree with some low limbs for cover to break up and hide my movement.  Let's me stay a little closer to the ground for shot angle too.  So the climbers out when you gotta pass major limbs on the way up. I like the Chippewa sticks & Chip Quest stand.

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[m midd]

Summit open shot for me

[VTer]

Get back in the woods more.......

[Bldtrailer]

the rail on some  climbers (sit down climbers)can get in the way of your lower limb if you're not carefull. For trad I like a hang-on,  but it's hard to beat fast and easy climbers

[ChuckC]

Personally, I believe that a decent hang on will do everything a climber will do (OK. . except climb) plus.  You can't "climb half or more of the trees I hunt.  Learn how to put it up well and go slowly (quietly).  

Also.  Look outside of the box.  Invest in a decent ghillie suit.  I have and use the Rancho Safari ultralite model and have had many good experiences.  With that, you don't even NEED a tree.
ChuckC

[TimDougan]

Thanks for the input guys i looked at the Timbertall at the ETAR. Not sure about the rail getting in the way Urbandeerslayer let me know how you like it. Vter the woods are not real big 500 to 2500 acres so out walking some one is tough. Good advise though and has worked for me in other locations.I am leaning towards a hang on and muddy steps. Thanks. TD.

[rolltidehunter]

I am fortunate enought to hunt private land so I can leave all my locking up all year. I do not have a problem with them getting stolen. But if I was in your case I would use a good climber. Bc u are wanting to carry it in and out of the woods.

[dnovo]

Most all of the climbing sticks, (Lone wolf, Rapid Rails, Muddy, etc) are all in the same weight range, so find the one you prefer and go with it. I use rapid rails and a Loc On Limit stand, The combination wieghts about 20# but I can get up any tree and be comfortable.

[sawtoothscream]

if you have all our spots picked already and they are climber friendly then get a summit viper, they are extremely comfortable.

if you dont do not get a climber because they are the biggest pain in the butt IMO.  Ill find the spot I want to be in and know is good but there will be no perfect climber trees and by the time I find one its getting bright and im not where I want to be.     In this case by some lone wolf sticks and a hang on or your choice.

I eventually want to get 2 sets of lone wolf sticks and a gorilla scout  and ditch the climber.  just makes since

[UrbanDeerSlayer]

Originally posted by TimDougan:
Thanks for the input guys i looked at the Timbertall at the ETAR. Not sure about the rail getting in the way Urbandeerslayer let me know how you like it. Vter the woods are not real big 500 to 2500 acres so out walking some one is tough. Good advise though and has worked for me in other locations.I am leaning towards a hang on and muddy steps. Thanks. TD.

I may give the TimberTall a test run this weekend to see how I shoot with climbing rail obstruction.  I'll post it up once I give it a go.

[buckeye_hunter]

The versatility of light sticks or rapid rails plus a light hang on stand has tons of advantages over a climber.

The Ameristep rapid rails and hang on stand are good. So is the lone wolf sticks and hang on stand. They both let you hunt out of trees with far more cover to conceal yourself.

That said, I use a Summit Open shot climber. I don't use the sticks and hang on stand for one reason only. I get nervous I might slip on the sticks or rails if it is wet or snowy. Even with a lineman's belt, those steps hurt if you fall even a few inches into one. The rapid rails would eliminate that problem though.

So..... as always, go with your preference. If it was a climber you are interested in, then Lone Wolf is excellent and the Summit Openshot is pretty good too. Summit having a far lower price. If you want a good sticks and hang on combo, my preference would be the Ameristep rapid rails and hang on.

Good luck!

[Easykeeper]

I'll always take a climber if I can, I feel safer in one.  I hate hanging sticks and a strap on.  The strap on will go into any tree though, so for versatility it's tough to beat.

I have both Lone Wolf hand climber and and Alpha hang on with LW sticks.  Both are great, but like I said, the climber for me if at all possible.

A neat thing about the hand climber is that you can leave the platform home and take just the seat portion if you are hunting from the ground.  Strap it too a tree and it makes a great little seat.  I use it that way a lot for run and gun scouting trips.

[Jeff Strubberg]

Hang on and sticks.  Nothing worse than finding "the tree" and not being able to climb the darn thing because it isn't climber friendly.

[Mike Burch]

Tim,

I've had multible brands and types. I take mine in and out everytime and the best setup I've found is a Lone Wolf Assault hang on and Muddy Sticks.

It's quicker, easier, and quieter than everything else I've tried.

Mike