I use a harness when I hunt, but I use a belt when I hang stands. I put the belt up under my arm pits with the connecting strap infront of my chest. I attach to the tree as high as I can reach so there is no slack and I almost can't lean back at all. This frees up both hands to tie on steps or attach the stand itself. I have tried using the harness while hanging the stand, but with the connection to it on the back, it always wants to spin me around when I let go of the tree.

--Bob