I have a Lone Wolf sit and climb and a LW Alpha 2 lock on stand with Hawk Helium sticks. I love the stands. The sticks are cheap, and I would say mediocre at best.
I switch between a saddle and a lock on depending on how long I’m going to be there.
Saddle Setup:
Trophyline Platow or Eberlestock Renegade
TX5 Lonestar
TX5 Back Band
Cruzr Mini Seeker Platform
Cruzr Knee Cushion
Genesis 3D Tether Bow Hook
Random screw-in hook for pack
4x Tethrd One Sticks
2-Step Ultimaider
Lock On:
Platow or Renegade
Novix Helo w/Mesh Seat
Thermaseat Seat Pad (wx dependent)
Thermaseat Stand Pad (wx dependent)
Dryad Killdeer Harness
Don’t remember the brand of the bow hanger
Screw-in hook for pack
4x Tethrd One Sticks
2-Step Ultimaider
Old lone wolf alpha with hawk helium sticks. The mobile hunting craze has made for great advancements in gear for hang and hunt stands. Nevertheless, I am so comfortable and know exactly what to expect in any situation with my set up I will probably never change. Being silent and stealthy is all that matters.
I have 2 set ups but typically run the saddle set up. I do occasionally leave the hang on and sticks in places I feel I will hunt again (especially during rutcation). I use a Mystery Ranch Treehouse (the bigger one) to packing my systems in. I did just get an Exo MTN Gear K4 for western hunting that I may try out in the whitetail woods as well.
1. Saddle set up
- Latitude Method 2
- 3 Latitude sticks
- Latitude x wing platform (I don't like this - will be going a different direction)
- 1 double step aider for the bottom stick
- Tethrd gear hanger