This stand my be on the heavy side but I can attest to the comfort level. Mine is a couple of years old so it is probably heavier than the current model. I walk in about a mile each way so you do feel the weight but as the season goes on it dosent seem to bother me. With the rut in Michigan and now with the one going on in Ohio I have had close 18 days in this stand this year 4-8 hrs each time. Very very comfortable. For bowhunting I bring a hanger to hang my bow, I hang my fanny pack from the support rails and I am all set. The only problem is falling asleep at times. Easy to adjust and quite when climbing.