I have a treestand just like this (or very similar) I got from Wal-Mart. It is heavy and awkward to carry, but I love being up in the tree. It has made all the difference in my hunting success.

One thing that started yesterday: It has been quite cold for 2 days, around 10 degrees F. The criss-cross metal on the standing platform crackles very noisily now (when it's that cold). It's warm today so I'm anxious to see if it goes away.

Do you guys take the seat with you when you leave for the day (assuming you leave the stand)? I hate sitting in a wet seat.