yet another disadvantage of tree steps, with a ladder stand you just set it and anyone can use it safely. I have 2 15.5 feet high 2 man ladder stands and 2 other 17.5 foot 2 man ladder stands.
Great on private land, but when hunting public land and having to hike in a mile or more to get to the good spot, you have to discard convenience for portability and practicality.
My old tree lounge mite be hevy but it can be the stand and game cart all in one.........I love that thing.
Between ladders, tower, lock ons and climbers I have over a dozen stands but don't want to carry them the couple miles back on public land for a 3 day hunt. I'm trying to get a set up that won't wear me out on a long walk back or deter me from packing up and moving on a moments notice. Right now I'm having a problem getting used to using the lineman's belt but I'll get it eventually. The new straps I put on my Summit make it a whole lot easier to carry but I still have to find the right tree and it may not be in the right spot.
a 2-section foam pad, (back/seat) against a good sized tree and a tree umbrella stuck in the ground. you don't get the same view but it's fast and quiet. some leafyflage glued to the umbrella won't hurt. any luck on your hog quota?
I'll sit against a tree some times and did this past weekend. I just like being higher so I can cover a larger area. We got 2 hogs this past weekend. Could have had more but it just didn't work out. Saw about 15 hogs total. Saw a ton of game though. Wish I had a turkey quota there.
