Most of my life I lived and hunted in the big mountians of the North West. I learned quickly that keeping it light is of great importance. I keep the weight of my pack as light as possible prefer a light bow or gun. Now that I livein this part of the country I hardly ever bring my climber out with me. I carry large unsented trash bags for yard and leaves and put my stand inside it, then burry it next to a log or tree with some leaves. I am not about to pack that thing any more than I have to. I also put my safety harness in a bag next to my stand.