I have went the whole route,I have ,loc-on's,climbers (4),I have metal ladder stands,wooden ladders,wooden permanent stands(built in trees),ground blinds, and I have an 18' tri-pod.

it all depends on you and where you want a stand.some places you need different type stands.
I use all of mine at different times,some have tops over them for rainy days( 4 different ones have tops)

all together I have apro. 26,000 acers I hunt,I have 7 metal ladders,2 wooden ladders,3 ground blinds,6 permanent stands,one tri-pod,one loc-on,and 4 climbers.

they all have there place and work good for where there at.



I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.