We placed a roof atop to shelter the stand and occupants from the elements. Completly enclosed all4 sides of the stand for concealmentand safety reasons. Since we will be hunting this stand with our kids. The doorway even has a slideing/locking rail for safety. Corner shelving for your coffee mugs, range finders, binocks, etc. Added a hoist/pully for backpacks and guns. Removable ladder for security reasons. Adding a lower level shooting platform for dog season. Plus, encloseing thebase of the tower stand for additional storage.

You won't find all these features and benefits in a prepackaged ladder stand at the local wally world.

Plus it is made in the USA.