I had a Summit Viper X4 (2004 model) that I used for years. It was an awesome climber, very lightweight, but yet rugged. I used it for both bowhunting and rifle hunting. But sadly, I fell into some hard times and sold it along with my bow.

I've tried ground/blind hunting and never had any success. Deer are extremely wary and have that weird "sixth sense". They KNOW when something ain't right. You absolutely have to be scent free and you and your blind have to be almost invisible.

Anyway, a climber is the only way to go especially on public land and state forests. Never ever ever leave anything on public land - it'll be gone come next morning - guaranteed.