Originally Posted by Champlain Islander

Great that you are looking to get your son into hunting. Of all the tree stands a double ladder stand would be best but they are large and heavy to put into place. Great stand if you have hunting land and can leave it in place. Since your son is so young I would suggest getting a ground pop up ground blind which would allow him to move around like kids need to do and still supply a wind, cold and sun break. I personally don't think a youth hunter should be up in trees since there are some safer alternatives.