Hey, It's my opinion. I have used a ton of different stands and although the tree lounge is comfortable it is a pain in the butt. I hunt some big tracks of woods in Northern WI that are sometimes as far back as 2 miles on foot. Bobbing and weeving through the brush was not much fun with the Tree Lounge. I have the Ol'Man with the detachable leg/shooting rest. Long hikes I leave it in the truck. I'm 6'3" 250# and the Ol Man is very comfortable for long sits. IMHO all the tree lounge is good for is taking naps.