RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

Theycan, but they don't really have a specific area that they grow in.

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

how about creek bottoms is it too wet for them?

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

AMEN to that!!! I also have a rachet strap on my stand that I wrap around the tree to secure my stand. This is the first thing that I do after I set my bottom section. I don't want my stand to move, slip or disengage. It is scarey enough being 20' up a tree. I really don't like it when the wind starts blowing and the tree starts to sway back and forth. I'm an thankful for that added security. I am thinking about bolting the strap to the stand like I saw somebody else do. Be sure to use a rachet strap and not one of those you just pull tight.

Hanging in there...
Reid

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

It has never been an issue with my Ol'man stand.

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

Well first of all... I really hunt mostly out of a hang on stand... But from time to time, like opening day of rifle season I will hunt out of a climber sometimes... But no matter what kind of stand you use... If it's a decent one... It should be fine on a wet tree... The tree step idea is a pretty good Idea... I did that back in the early 80's when I use to hunt with the Baker/death trap treestand

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

my TREE LOUNGE- laughs at rain ,ice and snow,. its go incredible holding ability. im 6ft 260 pounds and would never use a baker style.

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

I use the summit razor. I have had no slipping problems

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

Yeah i do, my lone wolf really digs in to the tree so it never slips.

RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?
 

I'm flattered.

I will tell you this, do not ever use a climbing tree stand made by Feild & Stream, I was out with it for the first time during 2008 bow season and got into the tree, and sat down then stood back up to get a feel for it and the whole top part slide right down to the platform what a reality check! Needless to say I got my money back. So from now on I never buy a tree stand on sale again.