Planning for some gear upgrades, and I’d like the OB’s thoughts

Tree Walker climber

Millinium lock ons

Do add fall protection for yourself to the list.

Summit Goliath or viper for climber with foot rest. Millennium lock on

I use a summit viper climber. It’s by far the most comfortable climber I’ve ever had, but not the easiest to climb with. I put molle straps on it, and it’s very light and easy to carry. This isn’t my picture, but essentially how mine looks:



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One investment I made this year for my stands that stay out is life lines

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Life lines are a must. If you hunt enough, you will fall.

I use a Summit Viper, about 6 years old, the newer ones have some upgrades to them that I'll likely make.


After looking at some replacement parts for my worn out seat and cables, I've discovered that I've not been using it as designed, which would make it even more user friendly.

I used an API lockon with climbing sticks this year, set at 24'.

You can get in quietly and getting up that high you will see a lot more deer.

I hunt public so I use a summit specialist sd open front because it's like 15 pounds and with the replacement seat, it's very comfortable. If I was on private land, I'd get a summit 180 max climber. Had one and some a-hole stole it out of sherburne. By far the most comfortable stand I've hunted but it's a little bulky.
Thinking about adding a few accessories from third hand to my setup thanks to the OB on the bow holders thread
I use the hunter safety systems vest harness that Yellerhammer posted above and it's legit. One of the best hunting tools that I've bought by far. I recommend it to anyone.

I had mine cable locked to a tree. I know you're not supposed to do that but there was plenty other trees to climb in the area if someone else wanted to hunt there. It wasn't a public land goer though. It was someone off the neighboring hunting club I'm about 95% sure. They had to use bolt cutters to cut the cable and take it. That 180 max is almost $400 too. I'm still mad about that. Mostly at myself for leaving it, but you live and you learn.
I sharpen the "spikes" on my climbers so they bite better in the tree so I don't have a need for those straps. But I do like the bow carrier for walking in and out that converts to a gear holder once you get up. Much easier than fighting the screw in holders.