I have never hunted before, but I have a trip planned with some buds from work.
I just picked up a millennium hang onfrom Cabelas and I tried it out in the back yard. It is light, silent, easy to hang, and SUPREMELY COMFORTABLE. I imiagine I could easily sit it in for 4 hours.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=pod&id=0039091
I also picked up 20' API Alumistick ladderfrom Bass Pro. I haven't tried it yet.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_9473_400007005_400000000_400007000_400-7-5
But I think I will try to climb and set up the whole thing using my headlamp in the dark. What will the neighbors think!!
Mike