Does anyone make a stand like north star used to make that was sort of hybrid/Ladder/Hangon stand?
The ladder was in against the tree and had a fold down platform just like a hang on stand . A few feet below it was a couple of steps on the outside of the ladder to access the paltform .
I remember that one, but I haven't seen one recently. Never tried one. Just make your own with a ladder style climbing device and a strap on. Not quite as handy, but would work. Couldn't weigh a whole lot more than the other.
ChuckC
True but would like to have a few to set in my favorite spots .
Looks like this but with fold up platform .
(http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo359/luckyjack123/Northstar_zps806cce3a.jpg) (http://s391.photobucket.com/user/luckyjack123/media/Northstar_zps806cce3a.jpg.html)
As I get older, these ladder stands are getting more attractive, but so many weigh close to 50#. Hunting areas far off the main roads/trails would make packing one of the these almost as physical as packing out the critter.
Are there not some good telescoping models around 30# out there?