PS: the only knock I'd have on the Viper is that for packing, it's a little bulky. The parts nest together, but it's not exactly compact. On the other hand, I didn't have any problem with it going through nasty brush and marsh, so it's not a big deal. A friend used another Summit stand - I dont' know the name - it was designed to collapse down more compact for packing. That feature was nice, although I got he impression it was a little "fussier' and not totally intuitive for setting up. The viper is pretty much a no-brainer for setting up. The weight for both, as well as the straps, was about the same.

I also hunted last year with the basic, plain Jane Ol' Man stand (with shooting rail, web seat). This actually is a very excellent stand even though it looks so plain and simple. Super simple, super light, compact when folded, easy to use, and very adequate. More compact than my Summit, but not as comfortable (but acceptable).