I've had both a climber and hang-on. I hardly use the hang-on unless I am hunting an entire week and I set my hang-on up in another location for quick and easy access if I change locations mid-day or I don't care to carry my climber. But on 99% of my hunts, I use my Summit climber and it's awesome. I do both bow and shotgun. I tend to swing the seat out of the way when bow hunting as it sometimes gets in the way. They are light, durable, strong and sturdy and solid. Most importantly, I feel safe when I'm in my Summit!