RE: Which Tree Stand
IndianaDude, I also have a treelounge, and it is one heavy son-of-a-pig. But it's the only stand that I've tried that I can sit in all day long with very little discomfort. I also have an Ol Man climber, and find it very sturdy, reliable, and easy to haul and set up, but I'm lucky to get 5 hours in it before I'm scooting around trying to get comfortable.
ArcheryChick, I don't know where You're from, or what type of ground You hunt, but here in PA. if You hunt public ground (like I do) You can't use a lot of the hang-ons because they have a tee handle that screws into the tree, and it's illegal to disturb the inner layer of bark on any tree on State owned ground. Even some of the older climbers with the sharp gripping teeth can't be used on smooth-barked trees like beech and poplar.
Hey les1cam, how is the Doc's recliner for hauling through the woods? Is it too heavy for the long haul? And how easy is it to set up in the dark? Is it good for the all day sit?