Good idea Muley. Except my mother-in-law is too good a cook. I don't understand the problem here. I use camo nylon rope you can get for about $2.00. Nothing in the chamber and I tie mine to the sling at the rear so the butt of the gun comes up first. If you are in a swamp I'd look at the floating case as an option. Last Sunday I took a youngster out who has a Summit Climber, not sure of the model but it looked like a Bow stand since there wasn't a bar across the front. I asked him where his rope was and he pointed to the nylon strap that came with the stand, about 4' long. Cursing myself for being 1 mile from the truck I pulled my own $2.00 rope out and gave it to him. I went about 15 yards away and climbed up in my Viper with my gun unloaded and slung over my shoulder. I should mention I hunt with a Bull Barrell Rem 260, not very light. Anyway it wasn't comfortable but it is possible. I like the ballon idea. I'll probably steal one from my 3 yr old when he's not looking. Be SAFE up there and I hope you get what you're after.