Tree stand suggestions / what to look in a tree stand

[Grousehunter19]

I have an archery blacktail tag this year and so am interested in getting a tree stand. I was wondering if y’all have any tree stand recommendations, and/or things that you look for in a good tree stand. I hunt on DNR land and so I can’t use any stands that damage the trees. I assume that means climbing stands are a no go.

[Jpmiller]

I got a two person stand to use with my kids last year and can say I'll always use the two man stand if I can. Not a ton of extra money but the extra room is super duper awesome. I'd look at big ones, I think ours is a lock down by rivers edge and was happy with it over the course of the year.

[Alchase]

The tripod stands are very popular here in OKC.
If you research, you can find a few  that one person can setup by themselves. The biggest concern is the length of the ladder sections. And if  they can fit in your pickup, LOL

[KFhunter]

I'm thinking on a tree saddle

[Alchase]

I'm thinking on a tree saddle

I am curios how well they work.
Please post back if you go that route. I would be interested in what you think
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[Special T]

Some one on here earlier was selling a Viper climber for a steal. If i didnt have 2 already I would have purchased it. great stand, quiet and easy.

[Rutnbuxnbulls]

I have a two man, a climber, and a tree saddle. I haven’t used the climber in years, too loud and heavy. The two man is great for extra room, but has its drawbacks. Immobile.

I love the saddle! It’s lightweight, pretty quick to get up to elevation and pretty comfortable.  I can set up and hunt a spot for an hour or two then come down, move and reset several times in a day. It all weighs like 10-15 lbs and fits in a small pack with the climbing sticks strapped to outside of pack. Great option for guys that always wonder if the buck is just over the next ridge!