Some of our stands are pretty old, hand made ones. We have been hunting the same property for well over 18 years. So they are getting pretty old and nasty. I have a couple of new stands up, but since I move around alot from tree to tree depending on condition, i never wear a harness. I should though, really. Although I am not scared of hights since I love to climb, skydive, fly, etc. Is there a harness I can wear and put on any tree any time?