I have one minute that will change your life. First off I'm 68 years old and am tired of carrying a tree climber, safety harness, and a backpack with food and all the things that I need for a good hunt. So I bought a two wheel deer hauler that I can load up as much as I want with no problems. It's easy to haul everything with no strain at all. Makes a very enjoyable hunt.

I used this method tonight in the woods working under a headlamp and it worked like a charm. My sons and I have had Summit Bushmasters for years and they were never a problem. The seat and backrest added another dimension to the pack up and this video nailed it!

I bought my Summit at 70yrs old its a great stand except for carrying it in and out...sometimes i carry it with the cables up mostly with them down...I heard the molle system is the way to go everything is tight and it rides great on your back...the real problem I have when I get a deer and you have to deal with everything...I use that cinch strap and make it a sling I can carry my gun or crossbow up ahead 50 60 yds drop them off and drag the deer separately...btw I'm 75 now

Best video I’ve ever seen with the viper packing. Nothing is worst than the banging going into the woods. I carry mine in once and and out once a year now. It’s hell getting old but I keep on hunting.

You tips are very valuable, Ive seen other people just pack up the summit just any old way. 3 additional tips. 1. when nested to secure the top and bottom pieces use the synch strap around only the MOST OUTWARD ENDS s of the seat rail and the MOST OUTWARD RUNG of the foot platform. this locks in stand 100%, forcing the teeth portion of the foot platform securely into the back bracing of the seat portion. And no need to use the pull cord to secure the outward ends as that where the synch strap has it squeezed together. 2. carrying the stand with the folded seat and seat back against your back can be improved by feeding the back rest portion thru one of the rungs, reducing the thickness against your back. 3. to reduce damage and make a more compact load when you release the cables from the tree, do not reinsert into trigger mechanism for transport. This causes extra ware on the cables two times, when you insert them for transport then a second time when you pull them out at the next tree to climb. Instead leave loose until the last thing to pack, then feed the two loose cable ends under the foot stirrups makes the stand more compact by several inches. may need to hold in place with a small bungie or a very handy gear snake. I love my summit titan and have used it for many years. Hope someone can benefit for these tips.

That deffinatly looks so much better than what summit suggested. I'ma try that out when I get home on my steel viper.

I've had 1 for 3 years. I love it. I set it up in the late summer after using trailcams to find the deer, then I leave it there til the end if the season. I take the arm rests off and just take the seat in and out with me.

This is a big help. Thank you!

You need to try the extended footrest that summit sales for that stand. In my opinion it's the best accessory that summit ever came out with. it allows you to have more distance between the seat and the standing platform so it's quicker and easier to get up. It also puts your feet out in front of you instead of underneath you which is much more comfortable.

I came here looking for the backpack strapping idea! Thank you sir!

I just got my Summit Viper SD today. I thought I was going to have to sacrifice bringing my pack with me. Thank you so much for teaching this! Happy hunting!

Thank man this was really helpful. The first time I used my viper stand I stood at the bottom of the tree for 30 minutes trying to figure out how I put it back together the right way. Was a total disaster but now I got it down cold and im going to try it your way the next time.

Excellent perfect thank you so much easier than all other peoples ideas

How I've always done my summit mini viper from day one I've seen several others over the years doing it the same way. Good video though keep them comin.

Just ordered a Summit Mini Viper SD, looking forward to trying out your ideas. Thanks

Now nest it together with the universal footrest, the summit front bag, and the backpack!

Best way for carrying if carrying with the cables down, for sure. If your hunting spots have all the young saplings like our’s do, though, you’ll get to your spot MUCH quieter toting your Summit upside down. That way the stand rides higher so there’s less aluminum down low for the underbrush to slap against. If you tote upside down you really need to take the padded seat off, but thankfully the new Summit seat buckles connect easily and quietly. The backpacking molle straps with the back pad work great to keep the platform bars off my back, and I also use one of those wide molle hip belts. Those are a game changer if you get loaded down with winter outerwear. All of my Vipers are older stands, but I didn’t pay more than $75 for any of them. Matter of fact, two of them have the old attachment system that I greatly prefer. Anyhow, I have a love/hate relationship with them, both old and new. (Yes, even the Viper SD) I love their comfort and I love getting naps in them. I also love how stable they are and their ability to level due to the geometry and the cables. I also like the ease of the stand up sit down climbing method and something to brace against for shooting. BUT I hate how bulky and loud they are compared to my cast aluminum hang on stand (Novix Echo) and (Hawk Helium) climbing sticks. And the other thing is that their profile really seem to make it easier for a deer to spot me in the tree.

Great video buddy, appreciate it! God Bless!🤗👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

That's a good tip I always had trouble with getting my stand tight this helped 👍👍👍

Great video I have used my summit Goliath climber stand since I bought it in 1996 I highly recommend summit

Thanks for the video. Just got mine together and was thoroughly unimpressed with the directions it came with. This video definitely helped

I’m so glad to see this video you’ve shared! I have a Summit Viper stand and been wondering how and the heck is the best way to pack store it? Now I know. Thank you, Thank you!!!

oh man, glad I found this early, literally just bought mine today, slightly different since I have the viper sd ultra , but still helped a lot. I appreciate you taking the time to share this!

This was so useful, thank you

Thanks! My stepson gave me one and I had no idea how to stack em together!

Always arrange the seat so it's between my back and the foot platform kind of up between the backpack straps so it's nice and padded on my back. I also used two bungee cords one wrapped around vertically and one horizontally it doesn't move that way and it doesn't rattle at all

Just got one of these today and was thinking about how to fit my day pack into it, this just gave me a great idea. Awesome video and great tips! Thank you!

Good video,I haven't use my summit tree stand for many years ,need a refresher on how to pack it up

Great video. Thanks

I have the foot rest, hazmore seat, and third hand archery stabilizer straps on my viper. I also have the third hand bow holder I need to put on. I can pack it easy with the regular seat but with the hazmore I literally have it on the tree and going up in a minute. Same thing taking it off. Take the small part of the seat and pull it through your bottom section and the bottom and pull it up and clip to the top of stand. Then you can stick your bag or whatever there and have the seat against your back while walking inz

Been using Summits since they came out, and after many years of success and safety , packing has always gave me grief. Often, on my land, I would just put one of the 4 Vipers I have, ion the tree and cover it with a 59 gal debris bag. Thanks for tip.

Awesome tip Sir! Thank you!

Good vid…subbed!And like the crappie vids…we get on ‘em here in mid-Ga!

Thanks so much! I just got mine and was trying to figure out how to do all of this.

Awesome video. Thanks for the info

That was different than the way I do it. It would be hard to describe how I (or you) do it in words in this post. That is a big plus of the video like you did since you show rather than try to tell. I don't know which of the two methods is best. I do think it is very good that you share your ideas (via video) with us (everyone).

Man. I really did like this, thx for the tip an the vid

Thank you for the video. I usually use the umbilical cord to fasten the parts together, but using the strap seems a lot more effective. I will try it next time.

Mine has like a bunji type cord with a loop on one end an hook on other.its what holds my feet in the stirup. Thats what i wrap around mine to hold it together and i also stuff seat thru the biggest opening. I dont like mine behind butt. But great video and very easy to follow

Thank you very helpful.

Thanks for the video! I’m trying this out today.... gonna make bringing my molle bag easy!

I do the exact same thing EXECPT one addition.. I made a strap that goes around my waist and attaches to the stand. I ziptied pipe insulation to it so it dont cut my belly at all. It helped ease the load and distribute the weight and when carrying a weapon you dont have to worry about the shoulder straps coming off your shoulder bc you are locked in!

Once the top and bottom are slid together take the back portion of the seat and slide it through the bottom biggest opening on the standing platform. Then take it all the way to the top and over the top of both stands and stretch the bungees back down and hook them to the bars you stand on. This will help secure the two pieces together and the seat won't be all bunched up behind your butt while packing. Then I take the sinch strap and loop it around the bars that your cables go into and tighten it down. The seat and the strap combo hold the stand together very secure and don't make any noise. I also used heat shrink on my hooks for the top of the seat to prevent them from making noise on the stand

Add your pack before sinching the strap down, its hold your pack more securly and reduces any noise it may make from bouncing around

I’ve got 2 summit stands -viper & 180 max. They’re the best sitting stands I have owned. I have a lone wolf as well just not as comfortable. Also got ole man climber.all are bulky and get caught up in briars and bramble slapping the frame making noise. I am sitting on the ground this season run and gunning,it gives me memories of childhood. I am going to purchase a new way to hunt after the season. Saddle hunting with a John Eberhart signature Tethered saddle and a perch he uses. Going to take time but this old dog going to learn some new tricks. Minimum weight ,less noise and run and gun with scent control in mind. Trying to figure out how to make a heater body suit work with a saddle.

I thought that was the way it was designed to be packed together. I’ve been doing that since I got mine with the exception of the way you do the cinch strap. I like your way better. I also bought the XOP Tree Stand Transport System for it which I love.

Thank you.

Well done man been using them over 20 years and always went around even have videos on that but your way does seem way better to tie it tight

I flip toss the cable for the upper over the lower front. I have never needed the cinching strap. Interesting to see how others pack their gear

I struggled with the same thing for years until one of my friends returned my stand with the strap wrapped vertically. Sometimes we’re so used to struggling that we just keep doing it.

I pull the top part of the seat through the bottom and use the band to stretch over the top and hook back into the bottom. Then I use the rope that ties them together to wrap around the bat wings. Takes about 15 seconds.

Gotta have a hip belt, which carries all of the weight of the stand on your hips. Shoulder straps then only balance the stand, no weight on your shoulders.....you can hike for miles with that stand and all your gear. I’m 58 with a slim build and my Ravin R20 started getting heavy after about a half mile of carry in my hands when my stand was on my back. So, I put a 8 or 9 inch loop of paracord with taped open biner on the front bar of the stand, when the stand is on my back, the par cord hangs over my shoulder with the open biner on the end. I then slip the sling of my crossbow into the biner hook and carry my crossbow bottom up across my chest. This effectively transfers the weight of the bow to my back/hips, balances the weight of the stand, which provides better stability for walking, and provides for ready access to my bow if needed. I also slip a piece of pipe insulation onto the paracord before attaching the biner at the end to pad the cord coming across the top of my shoulder. I can carry this setup for over a mile with ease.

I still have a summit goliath I used for years back when I use to hunt before I went to chasing crappie year round its the only stand I'll use and In my opinion best there is👍

Yep. I’ve done that from day one. If you’ll add anti friction tape to stand bottom and cover every possible piece of metal with foam it’ll be quieter.

Cool.....I haven't used a climber in several years.... Still have both but just haven't used them...... Heck I've barely been able to get in the woods past 5yrs or so..... Yeah I've gotta get that changed.....

Genius! Thanks!

Thanks I have resorted to bunge cords and double sided Velcro. If I can find that long strap I am going to try that. Now if you can tell me how to quietly climb up a pine tree with the stand you are my hero. I have the aluminum model, with the extended kick stand. It’s very comfortable typically but I sound like a rhino coming through the woods. 😢

Had mine for 25 yrs

Man you doing this the hard way I tape the hell out of the stand got like 15 rolls of black tape on mine to knock out any sound hazmore silent seat strap it in the middle cross to pull up rope around the V slats an boom light an can carry it with no problems set up fast oh an grip tape for you foot rails world if difference 💯

Thank you Sir!

I carry mine flipped so that the cables are up so there is less to hit the waist height vegetation. Reduces the snags as well. To get the cables around head height and so that it is less time and noise when setting up and taking down, I leave one side of the cables out and use a Nite-ize twist tie to secure it beside the rail where it would usually go. That way I am ready to sling it around the next tree as well. I also cut my strap down to around 12" and only put it around the two edge bars. I never could figure out why they made the strap so long.

Always struggled with trying to get the two pieces tight enough so they were quiet. Great solution. Thanks!

So you can blame the genius who ran Summit into the ground after they went to made in china. This isnt a problem on the pre 2000 steel Summits that were still made in the USA. I have a summit cobra and viper, both steel, far easier and quicker than this. Its nothing wrong with your technique, they just made it harder on hunters. What we did is just put the bottom or top piece on reverse for the new aluminum ones. It looks funny, but works. Thanks for sharing!

Where did you get those back pack shoulder straps for your stand?

As for the pull up cord/rope. When packing up to leave i just wrap pull rope around & round the 2 sections where the teeth are & at end go around just 1 side once or 2 & fasten rope to its self using clip on end of rope. Once in unwind. Is quick,easy,quiet.

What brand pack shoulder straps do you have on it?

I have a summit viper steel and havent been able to pack it without the cables or teeth hitting my legs and it making all kinds of noise, this worked almost perfectly but the only difference is you have to strap it over the top instead of one of the middle bars

Thanks for the tips. I have the original Bushmaster. Thinking of adding the climbing stirrups and footrest. Still have the bungee cord that goes around my boots and i worry about it slipping. Are the stirrups and or footrest worth it?

Genius!

Close but not the best way by far. I hook my backpack straps on the rung closest to the front of the foot piece, now take the bungee from the seat and run it over the next one and hook it to a lower one to hold tension the put the strap around the whole stand with thumb release facing upwards and hang your pack on it and hit the trail. Everything is secure and your whole back is padded, I have tried to teach this method over the years but people can't seem to remember how to nest the two pieces. I wish I could post pics in the comments to show you mine.

I use an API Grand Slam. Need to try the one cinch strap method. Thx.

I put my pack like that an stuff extra clothes between the stand and pack

I love how comfortable my summit stand is and the convenience of it, but after having the platform fall out from underneath me (it was tethered, I had to lower myself down from the top and fish it up with my feet) the noise and hassle of it all has me just setting up a hang on stand this year.

Very informative video, I pack my stand the same way, but you should note that the steel summit stands do not pack together this way. . . Does not fit the same way.

Best option sell the summit at your next yard sale....buy a lone wolf packs flat quick and Quiet 😂

Okay so this old man hasn’t had a climber in over 25 years so things have changed a bit but after lots of research and reviewing I’ve ordered the summit Goliath and supposed to be here Monday . Any tips and suggestions for mods ?

You stated You've been hunting with summit since they came out. I have a seat on my summit that is a blow up style. Ever seen one of those? They also came out with a super heavy two sided skirting or wind blocker that would wrap around the stand. I have that also. Ive only seen 1 other seat set up like mine.

That's one way.

If you wrap that utility strap all the way around instead of through it holds tighter, they won’t pull apart.

Put a gear tie around one side of the frame rails where u wrapped all that paracord and keeps her nice and tight. I ditched that loud strap.

Easier method is to zip tie a ruck sack frame to the back!!! Vualaa!!! It's what i always use.

I took the seat off of mine and put black netting in place of the seat. It’s silent, comfortable and never in the way.

What kind of backpack straps do you use?

same but im moving to the tree saddles. my summit, bow, and bag is weighing 52lbs

ANOTHER THOUGHT FOR CLIMBING YOUR TREE IF YOUR TRIMMING SOME LIMBS AS YOU GO ALWAYS I MEAN ALWAYS WATCH FOR HORNET NEST 🤕🤕🤕🤕

I’ve got a viper I’ve had since graduating high school and I am 40 killed so many out of it

This is a great stand, period! It's lightweight, climbs easy kzfaq.infoUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs and feels solid while in the tree. The seat is easy to fold up for climbing and sits comfortably for long days in the woods. The only downside I have is that it might be too comfortable, but I like napping in the tree anyway. This is the second Summit Viper I have owned. The old one is steel making it heavier, but this aluminum version is about 9-10 lbs lighter. I recommend buying a better fall harness as the one included is clunky and not super comfortable. I think it will work fine if you NEED to use it, but there are lots of other more comfortable options out there.

If you can find a really good spot to hunt on private land then you can just leave your stand in the tree for years lol

New sub good video. HUNT2EAT 🇺🇸

Too much brother.i myself have been using a summit for many many years get yourself a black bungie cord.u know the black ones with the s hook on each end.stack ur top & bottom just like u did.but then lay the stand down.wrap ur bungie around the arms of both top & bottom part.10 seconds.done.it works great.i have used that method for many years.i always cary a back pack & ur bungie fits right over ur pack as well.i can have my stand togather & on my back with my backpack attached in uder a minute.try it out.

Sometimes when i get in a tree, feels like straps of seat are digging in butt and a metal bar in my back. And then the next hunt, without changing any strap adjustments, it feels just as comfortable as can be. I have a goliath. Anyone else have this happen

Forst thing to do is take that terher cord off

Y'all know why Summits are referred to as SD?......

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Good video man. I used to use api's but then discovered lone wolf. Much quieter, lighter and packable. Not built to sleep in. Built to help kill deer. Good luck. Kill a biggun.

Not to be rude but that’s not the fastest, easiest, or quietest way. I’ll make you a video of the easiest way

I had a summit viper come out of the tree on me the teeth broke loose from the tree

There's a much easier way

You call that quiet? When you tightened up that strap you made enough noise to scare every deer for 50 miles around you.

Naaaa throw strap away it’s extra non sense