As a person who owns both a Summit and Lone Wolf I can say this.

The Summit is an excellent stand. I have a Cobra X4 (has open front) and have not had a single issue with the stand in terms of operation and comfort. I recently picked up a Lone Wolf Sit and Climb and have used it for almost one full season.

Here are my thoughts.

Comfort: Summit, as mentioned wins this one. They are very comfy to sit in, especially for long or all day sits. However, I did not have a problem pulling off all day sits in the Lone Wolf either. The new seat really improved this stand. But the Summit was still more comfy.

Climbing: I think both climb very well. I can't really say if one is better than the other in that regard. They're just a little different in terms of "feel".

Packing/carrying: This is where the Lone Wolf shines. There is no comparison. It packs down to 3" thick and you can jog through the woods with it on your back. Now, my Summit and LW are only a few pounds different, but the weight distribution, because it is closer to your body and you don't have anything hanging out away from you, it feels much lighter.

Noise: Lone Wolf wins here too. Absolutely silent to setup and climb with. The Summit, if you take your time, can be climbed with pretty quietly, but you really need to pay attention with them. Plus, you have the solid cast platform. It doesn't make squeeks if your boots are wet, doesn't creak and is very stable.


All in all, I don't think there is a better climber on the market than a Lone Wolf. I haven't touched my Summit since getting one. If you have issues with the seat not being comfortable enough for you, you can always pick up a Summit seat, which will fit right on there and have the best of both worlds.