I was one who had never wore a safety vest before this season. That was until I took a 30ft fall back in Sept. Now, I will not get into a stand without one. If I forget it, I ground hunt or sleep in the truck. I make anybody that goes hunting with me have one, if they don't like it, they can stay at home. It really is that important, I just wish it did not take me falling 30ft to figure that out.