Originally Posted by
CVG Ohio
Why leave a climing stand? I would rather pack my stand in than worry if someone would steal it from the base of a tree. Where as hanging stands are more of a hassel to hang and take down. So leaving $300 dollar stand in the woods is something you do? Even on private land I would not leave one I don't get it.
It sucks carrying a climber in and out along with a crossbow/gun/gearbag.
I only leave it on private land, but anything can be taken/stolen from anywhere.
I have a Treewalker climber and love it, but these $13.00 stands with some steps, I'll hang them and leave them in for years.
Won't carry them in and out at all, plus I never set more then 3 hours so comfort isn't a major concern for me with this cheap stand. Use my climber for longer sitting and moving to different spots.