callshy

What does everyone look for in a Hang-on treestand. Is it size, comfort, ease of a hanging, price, stability,..etc? I know different people have different hunting situations and would like to get a feel for all situations. Thanks for any input!

btomlin

All of the above.

I will say if you hunt in extreme weather to go with steel as it seems to be quieter than aluminum. imo

silentassassin

Stability, quietness, comfort, easy to hang, and price. In that order.

JNTURK

I think it depends on where you hunt. In CA where i am at, you won't sit in a tree all day like you do back east. So for me price first, i am not a rich guy so the cheaper the better. I also look for comfort and easy hanging. I found a decent stand the other day for 39.99. great deal. at wingsupply.com. but if i was going to sit in a stand for more then 4 hours, i would have to say comfort first. the last thing you want is something uncomfortable and you moving around a lot in the stand.

Buckhunter 17

well the seat has to be comfortable, or it is just not worth it. then i look for the size of the platform, my biggest stand is 30x27. quite and easy to hang. its a gorilla king kong.

Deer902

I used to base my decision by what was on clearance at the time. But I've learned that you can't beat a large comfortable seat.

PABowhntr

In many cases I believe it depends on how you use it. I never leave a stand in the woods...even a hang-on. They always go in with me when I go to hunt and come out when I leave. In my case, lightweight and a quiet setup are a must which is usually why I look for hang-ons that weigh under 10 pounds and utilize a strap instead of a chain.

On the other hand if you are the type to leave it up for the season then I would look for a chain-on model that you can lock up with a relatively large cushion seat and a wide platform.

Deer902

PA, what type of strap do you use? All the strap on ones I have are a pain to hang. I never can get the strap type enough, unless it's a ratchet strap. I have the straps that just snap shut. I think the chain on ones are easier the hang. I just find the closest link I can then pull the base out and let it drop into place.

bigbulls

If you want a truely comfortable hang on stand look at this one.

http://www.huntingsolutionsusa.com/products/millennium.php

I use to look at price first but have since learned that tree stands are usually cheap for a reason. Comfort is my main concern.

antlerchaser

Your answer - Gorilla stands . $55 , extremely quiet , easy to hang , solid , light , dependable . They are as comfortable as any out there . FWIW