You guys and squirrels may be able to climb and function at 20-26 feet but NOT me. I'd be scared $hit!e$$. I hang my stands 12-15 feet butalways put them in crotches orin a group of 2 or 3 trees, and hang branches from the stand in order to hide my outline. I don't wear scentlok clothing and have had deer downwind and directly under me all season without getting busted. (I am knocking on wood as I type)