I have a Summit Bushmaster XL and I LOVE IT. Nothing, and I mean nothing, can beat Summit treestands. They are quiet, light, comfortable, easy to use, and VERY SAFE. They have awsome customer service. As for packing my Bushmaster. It is VERY NICE. They only climber I have seen that is nicer for carrying through the woods is the Lone Wolf, but I HATE that climber. It is quiet and light, but thats about it. It doesn't feel safe to me and that is a big thing to me. I have carried my Bushmaster in and out of the woods MANY times and I have NEVER had a problem with it. It doesn't strain your back. I think that you would be hard pressed to find a better brand than Summit. Just my opinion though.

Good Luck This Season: Buck Magnet
P.S. Only Chuck Adams can sit at home and see deer so get into the woods. =;^)