ORIGINAL: ostie82
excaliber, what size guy are you? You mentioned that it was small, so I'm just trying to get a frame of reference. I'm 5'11" 195lbs, so I'm just trying to figure if it would be small for me. I am really interested in the Summit, but the LW is lighter. I like the SummitUltimate Viper SS, but with all those extras that thing weighs in around 26lbs.
I am 5' 10", 215lbs. Yes, it is small, which I guess is partly why it is lighter. My hips rubbed on both sides of the stand when sitting. I am not a huge guy, I wear a 36" waist pants if that tells you anything. It is lighter to pack in than a Summit, but what is the gain ( IMO ). You are only packing in for a short time, but if you are a serious deer hunter, you may be sitting in it ALL DAY. For me, I prefer the ability to hunt comfortably, which helps me stay quieter and not have to move around alot. The Lone Wolf didn't have the comfort of the Summit nor the roominess. I usually pack in a couple of hundred yards, sometimes uphill though, but I would still rather pack in a Summit, just because I can sit comfortably all day.