RE: How hard is it to put up hang on stands solo?
I climb with a linemans belt, putting steps up as I go. Before I leave the ground I tie a rope to my belt loop and the other end to the stand. When I get where I want the stand to be, just grab the rope and pull up.
The linemans belt frees your hands. You'll be able to hang the stand in minutes once you are up there after a bit of practice. Hardest part is swinging the chain/belt around the tree, especially if the tree is big.