I started out hunting with the crappy ones that come with the stands, got fed up with the mess/noise, didn't use one last year out of ignorance, and this summer purchased the $130 Hunter Safety vest and I can say this. Is this the one thing you really want to get cheap on? I buckle 4 buckles and it's on and takes less than one minute to fasten to the tree. easy, very comfy, and *very* well worth the money spent. Buy once, cry once.