2 things to watch

1) squirrels will eat the nice cushioned seat

2) squirres will eat the straps

That being said, they are a good buy for the money. Just be carefull when you climb in to make sure they don't come off the tree.

I prefer using chains w/ a boomer to cinch them down. they are there to stay & they don't make any noise once hung. I personally am going to ladders where ever I can as they are so much easier to get in and out of. Comes w/ maturity/age.