My hunting location this year is an hour away from home. I hunt public land. I bought my first ladder stand this year. I figure the only way for me is to go late in the afternoon the day before I hunt. Set it up and not leave until dark. I'm sure it'll be there the next morning for my use but will have to disassemble it and take it with me when I leave. It makes it hard on these old bones but that's my reality.