If you are going to be in an area that has trees that a "Climber" will be adequate, there are several that are good choices. All will run about $250 US +/-. Summit, API and Ol' Man are all good ones. If you are going to be needing a more versitle type tree stand, look at a "hang-on" type and if legal to do so, use screw in steps. This will give you as wide an option as I know of. If you can go in and set up before you hunt, then a good "stick ladder" for the "hang-on" would be my preference.