I've been hunting for over 25 years, but I've never used a tree stand. Now my little guy is nearing the age when I'll take him hunting with me. Given that he is only 9 years old (at least 10 by the time he hunts) and we live in Colorado where the terrain is rough, I'm thinking a two-man tree stand might be the way to introduce him to deer hunting.

Can anyone give recommendations on what features to look for?

I've glanced at them on the Cabela's web site. Because I'll be hunting with a kid, it seems reasonable to buy one with a padded back. What do you think? Brand names?

Does anyone make a safety harness that will fit a kid?