I used to use the screw in steps but its a lot of work. I now use the API quick stick. you talk about light weight. and quick set up.They come with 4 quick grip straps that hold like crazy and belive me I weigh 250 lbs I tell you they hold tight. Plus we have trouble with thives stealing out stands so I take my sticks down when I'm going to beaway frommy stand for a while and the thives have no way of getting to it. I attach them to my tree stand using the quick grip straps and then use straps on my tree stand and backpack the whole package in when going to set up, this keeps my hands free to carry my bow, gun exct.
give it a try I bet you like it good luck MIke