I have hunted out of a climber 49 times this season alone. I own a Summit Viper....but I hunt out of the LW sit and climb I bought this year.....now...almost 100% of the time.

Just do this....

Go somewhere that sells the LW sit and climb (or the hand climber) and put it on your back. That'll likely be all it takes. I did order the padded straps from Grey Wolf Woolen, and Id suggest that if you go the LW route. They make a real difference.

My LW sit and climb packs to 5" in depth.....and rides high enough on your back that it's extremely comfortable.

Rob's always been high on his Ol Man stands.....but 30#'s is a LOT of weight when you pack a climber in and out every day. The Pro series of that stand??? I'm interested in it myself (to maybe replace my Summit).....but I need to hear from someone who's used it in the lighter material to know if it has any inherent issues. For example....the steel version of the Summit Viper is (I'm sure) "quieter" than the aluminum version. But....you sacrifice weight. That's just one example.....but it's definitely a stand I'm looking forward to hearing what Rob says about (when he gets the pro series).

I may also look at the Equalizer stands. Go to their website. It looks like a solid stand, also.

For now, though.....I'm hunting 8-10 times a week (morning and evening) and climbing in ever one of thse sits. If I thought there was a better climber ou tthere than my LW sit and climb......ya think I'd have gotten one of em? When the season's said and done....I'll have likely climbed ....maybe 80 (???)times ......THIS YEAR!