I usually hang on to my bow, when I am trimming out branches to hang the stand, I leave a nub to hang my packsack on, when possible.

But I also picked up some Bike hangers from local store (can tire) for like 4bux each, they are padded, and have a threaded end, so works perfect for the bow, or gear, being padded makes them quite, and they go into the tree's easily.