I am looking at buying a Lone Wolf Alpha tree climber. Any advice as to the hand climber or the sit and climb? Weight may be an issue. I will use this stand for back country elk hunting in Colorado where I may walk up to 10 miles a day (weight) and also for white tail in Wisconsin where I will be in the stand all day (comfort).

I don't own one yet, but today(tuesday) I tried both at a MN dealer. (yes he has an actual place outside to try them) I didn't think I wanted a hand climber but once I tried it I really liked useing it going up the tree, very very easy! Going down was alittle harder. The sit down was slower but pretty easy going up or down. The weight diff was minor. I think they are very high quality stands.

Good Luck!

I've seen no reason yet to change from my loggy.