I got 2 gorillas and a couple or loc-ons.I like the gorillas better cause their lighter and faster to hang than the loc-ons and cheaper.

Another vote for Lone Wolf. I have a climber and a hang-on with climbing sticks. They are both very comfortable, although not like a Summit where you could probably sleep in it. It' s probably not a good idea to be napping in your tree anyway.....you never know what you' ll miss!!!!

My vote goes to the Gorilla. I used to have 3 of the aluminum ones until some a-hole thought they were nice too and stole them on me. I recently purchased the steel one (cheaper) and am happy with that as well.

The only problem with having nice stands is that other people know they are good and expensive and they become a target for thieves.

That being said, you can't go wrong with the Gorilla. I really like them, nice and easy and quiet.

I can have my Lone Wolf stand set in less than a minute. With the new V hook system they have, you just put a strap around the tree that has a "V" hook, you then just hook the stand on and it's set. I love this stand, it more sturdy than my API and Ol' Man climbers.

I have API, Rivers Edge and Gorillas. All great stands but my next one will be a River's Edge.

If you leave it in the same tree all season, get yourself some ratchet straps - you are as solid as the tree with these baby's.

I have an Amacker and 2 Loc ons..the Spirit and the Lem. Both are solid, tough stands. The Spirit is nearly 20 years old! They are not the easiet to fasten and not the most comfortable though.

If I could afford it right now Lone Wolf would be my choice in a new strap on.

For hang-on stands I use the Gorilla King Kong and the Gorilla Silvaback Magnums (same size as the King Kong, but almost 9 #'s lighter). Also the Rivers Edge a strong stand, but heavy. The Summit Copperhead XL very fast to set up and now even faster, the Summit Headhunter Lite (the last two stands mentioned here have smaller platforms compared to the Gorilla) depends on how comfortable you'll feel on a smaller platform stand, if you're going higher up the tree. Even though I use all of these stands, my choice would go to the 'Gorilla Silvaback Magnum' (with the footrest), it is a comfortable stand.

I really like Chippewa Wedgelok hang on stands. Unbelievable simple and quick to put up. ROCK SOLID whan you're in them!

Chack them out!

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I have 3 North Star hang-ons and I love them. Very comfortable seat and easy to hang on. I also have 5 Hunter's View bobcat's and for the money they are an excellent stand. They are chain ons which weather can't hurt like strap-on stands.

I have 2 Bear River stands. I think they are Grizzly's, not sure though. They are steel (heavy) but do not have cables. If you want to leave your stand in the woods all season, this is the one.

Just picked up 2 Rivers Edge Bandits @ Gander Mountain for $42. Can't wait to try them out. Much better seat than the Bear Rivers.