Originally Posted by
mrbb
using a pack frame can me OK< but its also adding more weight to be carried in
adding just better straps can make it more comfortable and NOT add as much weight?
guess it comes down to how far your carrying it, and how strong your back is maybe,or age?
I think any small amount of weight added by the pack frame is more than compensated for by the comfort and quiet provided. Lugging a stand thru the woods on its own usually involves some clanging or rattling of loose bits that I don't care for. Also can strap other hanging hardware, pruning saw, etc to the frame. I will admit that age is a factor, not so much as a limitation, but as the degree of replacing-brute-strength-with-wisdom acquired.