i own a tree lounge and love it. the only draw back i found is the weight. i back pack my gear anywhere from 1 to 2 miles from my truck. after a mile or so, the tree lounge starts getting heavy. but once you're in it, it makes up for it. i don't ever plan on buying anything but tree lounges from here on out. i don't bow hunt any longer so i can not tell you about the bow hunter adapter. i don't know if i would feel comfortable about standing that far away from the tree to make a bow shot. i have no regrets about buying my tree lounge. if you have any further questions about the treelounge PM or e-mail me and i will answer them. also, if you're over 6 foot tall, buy the bigger one.