I couldnt live without my climber , they are a PITA when you 1st start using them though, but mobility and saftey of them, makes the little extra effort worth it.

I had and API for years and loved it but I bought a summit bushmaster for 150$ at cabelas this summer and love it even more. It about 16 lbs, about 30 with my heavy jacket , boot blankets and lunch strapped to it.