I'd go with the climber because you have the option to use it as a climber when you want or use it as a hang-on stand in trees you cant climb. When using a climbing stand as a hang-on you just have to be very careful getting into it because it's not tied tight to the tree like the hang-on.

Most women (or men for that matter) dont want to lug a 25lb treestand through the woods. Look at the Lone Wolfs (15.5lbs) and the Timber Tall (11.0 lbs). Both are nice stands but a little on the pricey side. The Summit Bushmaster is another option but doesnt pack as well as the previous two.

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