RE: what is the Best Tree Stand?
My vote would have to go to theLone Wolf. I've hunted with the hand climber for about 4 years and I love it personally. I used my cousins "old" summit before I bought this one and it was just too heavy and bulky for me, so the weight of the LW really attracted me to it. It's very quick and quiet to set up and the platform is as sturdy as they come. I've never had it creak or make any noise while in it. It packs up very compact and is easy to walk and move with. The only complaint that I could possibly make would be the seat, and that it is small and isn't the most comfortable for extended hunts. I have sat in it for 12 hours at a time though, so it's not that bad. You just have to stand up occasionally and stretch, but I can't complain about anything.