RE: no harness
I don't. Not yet anyway. The harness that come with the stand is too short and the leg straps won't fit. It is a pain when climbing and fumbling with the part wrapped around the tree. The tree I'm in now I can't climb far up with out blocking my view (I haven't had time to clear cut, just found the tree the other day). I know I'm taking a big chance, but I'm going to buy one of those vest harnesses when I can.