I will be using Lone Wolf climbing sticks. They weigh 2.5 lbs each and 4 of them should get you high enough, especially early in the season. I will be also carrying some Ameristep screw in steps either for a platform for the tree saddle or to get a little higher if I am only using 3 climbing sticks. Where I go that particular day will determine what gear I am taking (tree stand, tree saddle, # of stcks/steps).