For me it all depends on where you're hunting. If I have a spot where I can put a loc on, it's really nice and convenient to just walk in, climb up, and sit. Minimal commotion, very quiet, no sweat. With the climber it's a little more involved. Packing more stuff in, a little more hassle, have to get in a little earlier. When using the climber though, I go slow. My motivation being it's quieter, safer, and I wont end up sweating like a pig the more I take my time. I use my climber a lot, about 90% of the time, and love the versatility of being able to move, especially when hunting a new spot. I even have spots where I leave a climber in the woods somewhere or even attached to the base of the tree I use a lot. I have a couple of summits and they are pretty sweet. Easy to use, sturdy, and quiet. If you use it a bunch of times all summer, it'll be second nature come the season. Use a safety harness going up and coming down. Dont be a statistic.