Amen....last year was the first year I had used a harness regularly since I started using treestands 8 or so years ago. When I was 15-16 I started using climbers regularly and still do....I feel very lucky that I never had a fall or anything happen to me over those years without a harness. Last year I used a harness off and on..this year I just purchased a seat o pants harness and I won't be in a tree this year without a harness.