My personal perferance is a hang on stand with ladder sticks. I also have ladder and climbing stands. I haven't used my loggy bayou climber in years only ladder and hang ons. ALWAYS use a harness and climbing belt when setting up a stand and once up use a lifeline rope to get up and down so I don't have to mess with a tree strap.
NOTE: Always check your stands at the end of the season. Either replace rusted cables and bolts or trash the stand. (Old stands make good campfire grills!)