What's Your Stand?

[Wannabe1]

For you folks that live on a tight budget like me, what economy tree stand do you use and how's the quality?

Looking to go to the the trees maybe this year and don't have a fortune to spend on a stand. Want a hang on stand not a climber or ladder stand. So, lets hear some suggestions.    

Don't know how "economy" it is, but the only treestand I hunt from is a Gametamer. They are not made anymore, but the Woodsey Too treestand is very similar. Most comfortable treestand I have ever sat in! These are prety heavy, so not well suited for carrying in and out every day. But they are the cat's meow for more permanent applications.

Bisch

[Wannabe1]

Thanks Bisch but, I hunt public land and permanent applications probably won't apply. I was figuring light weight and possibly hanging a week in advance of use. I'll take down the climbing sticks to discourage any scoundrels from absconding with it!

Yeah, I was thinking maybe that might be the case. The Gametamers are the only ones I have used in a long time. Somebody else will come along with some good advice for you!

Bisch

[Pine]

You know , back when I had less gravity , I would just climb a tree and using 1/4" roap I would use it to pull my bow up and then kinda weave a seat in the crotch of an appropriate limb . Was quite comfortable and cheep .

[KSdan]

Just hunt portable. I have for 20 years.  Up and down every time.  Takes 10 minutes or less with a hang-on and sticks.  You can get all set up for $200. See my post:  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=141907;p=1#000009

[Wannabe1]

I like the looks of the Millennium M25 hang on stand. Does anyone have experience with that one?

[KyStickbow]

I have been using the ones from Dick's for several years now. I think Field and Stream is the brand. Usually pick up a few after the season ends when on sale for like $40. They work great for me and my hunting pals. The platform isnt the biggest...but it is big enough. Put three new ratchet straps on em and hunt away.

[Wannabe1]

Josh, is that Dick's Sporting Goods?

[KyStickbow]

Originally posted by Wannabe1:
Josh, is that Dick's Sporting Goods?

Yes sir

[mec lineman]

I use a climber 95% of time,but I have a millennium monster that is the most comfortable seat in the woods. the model you mentioned has a smaller platform with that great seat!  [/url] [/IMG]

[longbow fanatic 1]

Rivers edge hang on stands are economical and sturdy.

[Longbow58]

I also use a Millennium M50. I don't own but have used a friends set that he had a M25 in the tree. Very comfortable and cheaper than the M50. Just got a deal on a leverage ladder stand from a friend but these are pricey and you don't want to carry them far. All depends how high you want to go but maybe 2 or 3 sticks and the M25 would work for you. Good luck.

[njloco]

When I hunt from a tree stand, it's either a lone wolf, or for real light weight it's a loc-on light, both pretty comfortable, but I'm up there to hunt not sleep.

[dbd870]

Summit Viper.

[tracker12]

Watch the classifieds this time of year and pick up a Lone Wolf Alfa or if you want some thing lighter look for the Assault.  I see plenty of god deals this time of year.

[WESTBROOK]

You got all summer, check yard/garages sale and $%$%list.

I picked up a like new Lone Wolf sit N climb with a hand climber also for $200

[Overspined]

Don't skimp on stands.  Lone wolf and sticks...or climber

[sheepdogreno]

I have some big dog lock ons and others are comfort zone I believe.affordable hang ons that work just fine. In your case you could get a cpl hang ons and a cpl sets of sticks cheap. One idea would be to hang the sets,leave the hang-on and last section of stick on the tree.take the bottom portion of the sticks with ya. Do that for each stand location to help deter thieves. I pretty much stopped using stands when I had a close call with a climber. I will tell you this,don't go cheap with a climber,I did and it nearly cost me my life

[Steelman]

Muddy vantage is a great hang on only about 12.5 pounds easy to carry and hang. Get a set of Muddy pro sticks and you have a great run and gun set up.