I agree. Do not leave the stand out for any length of time. Theft is an issue for sure, but so is damage to the cloth by squirrels andweathering. As far as the quality of a Summit climber, I have 2 Vipers and like them a lot. They are simple, quiet and sturdy. A bit on the heavy side but not not an issue for me because I seldom treck in farther than about 1 1/2 mil these days.

Not sure how much you have hunted from climbers, ladders or such ... but be sure to use a quality fall restraint harness. There are very good ones out there these days for under $100.