I have the older version tree lounge and i have found that it is best to hang the stand on the day before season and leave it there .the tree lounge is very easy hid all you do is lay it flat down on the ground and cover it with leaves .Also before you do this roll the chill pad up and tie it so if it rains or snows you wont sit in a wet seat.You can also put a rubber washer on the back bar bolts and wrap the bolts in pipe thread tape this will stop the noise off putting it on the tree.the only complaint I have with the stand is i find it very hard to climb down with its much easyer climbing up. I also sugest that you find a tree with a pine tree growing up next to it ' this way you can climb up till you get to the point were the limbs from the pine tree are wraped around you for extra cover. good luck guys i hope you get a big one