Just finished my second season with the hand climber combo...Best climber I've ever used. I don't even fold it flat until season is over and it goes back in the box. It is very lightweight, very quiet,and even unfolded it is thin enough for me to put behindthe front seat of my truck or hike through the woods with no problem.All day hunts are not a problem. Just pace yourself...I usually stand up every hour to hour and a half for about 10-15 min. and that helps me just fine. Platform is good size for me (6'1" 185# size 13 shoe). The only thing I have to watch is my boots. I have to stay around 800 grams insulation or less on rubber boots or it gets a little tight sliding them in between the edges for climbing.