I have used the camo/blaze reversible vest for two seasons now and like it very much. Like other users, I do not use the included tree strap but use the rope/prussic knot/carabiner that came with my Lone Wolf stand.

It is a great convenience to have untangled straps (especially on those dark mornings) and the numerous pockets are very handy: I keep all of my gear (gloves/tree rope/headnet/handkerchief/pull-up rope/wind checker/whistle-compass) in the pockets, eliminating the need to change gear when I wear different sets of hunting clothes.

I also sewed my hunting knife sheath onto the vest so that the knife/saw is always available and a small carabiner sewn onto the vest holds my flashlight. With my license on the back of the vest, my gear is always ready to go.

I only wish that HSS would include a lining in the large pockets: a nice wind-proof fleece material would add a minimal amount to the price and make for warm hands. I also removed the velcro on the small right pocket: opening the pocket to get my windchecker made too much noise.

After starting with the harness that came with my Lone Wolf stand and then spending $50 on a SOP harness that had tangling issues, this vest is one of the most satisfying purchases that I have made.