I'm leaning towards what Titleist 03 said. I have a few trees that I want to hang stands in.......but I don't wan tto leave my stand out there for someone to steal. SO......I bought a Lone Wolf Alpha hong-on. I then purchased (for $12.99 ea) 3 extra hook straps (from Lone Wolf). I hook a cheap ladder ($40) to the tree I want a stand in......climb up and attach the hook strap........then all I have to do is attach the stand to the hook when I arrive. Pack my 9.5lb. stand out....and it's safe. If someone needs a $40 ladder that bad......more power to 'em.

I also have a summit copperhead. Someone mentioned this one, before. It's a VERY comfortable stand.

Good luck!

Jeff