I take my quiver off and mount it on the bracket I installed on the left side of the stand. I usually use two quick disconnect straps to lash the bow to the other side of the stand and climb up with them....especially in snow and crap. I have a haul line permanently mounted in a little bag on the climber but usually go with the straps. Hang ons and ladders I always attach a haul line to the back of the seat when I put the stand in and adjust the length so when I hook the bow on it before I start climbing... it's hanging completely off the ground. When I'm done hunting I have the rope just the right length to have to stretch it to get it to hook over a step or climbing stick so it doesn't blow up in the tree tops when I'm gone.