I agree to the tree spikes that attach to your boots! My partner used them last fall and its pretty simple looking. It did take some prep time for him to get up and down tree but heck, if they cant see the stand, they aint gonna steal it! Not to mention there is no steps to steal! I prefer the strap on tree steps and take them down leaving my stand when on private land knowing I am going to hunt on a daily bases otherwise the stand comes down regardless...to many stands stolen in the past!