I use Chippewa deerstands. They have a harness system that allows you to remove the stand from the tree. They have six or so styles to choice. You leave the harness and take down the stand. When you go back just screw in steps or put up ladder, hoist up stand like you would do with weapon and place in harness.

If you do decide to leave your loc-on. Make your own cable locks. Buy 1/2" or bigger cable, thimbles and crosby clamps. Assemble the cable with a loop at each end. Buy a closed bolt style lock (one were the bolt can't be reached by cuuters) and lock on.

I gurantee that nobody will be able to get your stand. This cable takes special tools to cut or a long time with avarage tools and the lock is failsafe, even if shot.

I have used it for many years and it has worked perfect. Camo it if you feel needed. I do and it helps somewhat. I also have seen where somebody has tried to steal them and just plain gave up. I did a test in the backyard using standard tools at ground level and it took me close to 30 minutes to undo this system. Remember, with todays cordless power tools many bad sports go out and try to do just this. It's sad to say I caught a pair of guys doing just that. I also video a guy doing it. Turn him in a he got prosecuted.

Good luck and give it a try. I have 6', 8' and 9' cables ready ahead of the season. Perfect for loc-ons and ladders.