Thanks for the great video Sean. I was about to give up on my hand climber but between this video and your one on the setup process I decided to give it another try. I found your mods and process much easier and smoother and harvested a nice doe my first setup using it. Keep up the good work.

You and the hunting public channel are the best. Give great advice to the viewers and always talk about safety

I’m a new hunter (at 50 years old) and I don’t have any family or friends who hunt. Your videos are so incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!

Just wanted to say thanks for this. I’m prepping for my first climbing stand hunt tomorrow, and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Very approachable, thorough, and thoughtful videos.

Hi Sean. Thanks for this video, I just ordered a lone wolf hand climber last week. I can't wait to try it out! big woods hunting at its best. Thanks for the tips, I will definitely get a strap system like yours as I will be hiking miles with this thing. Awesome vid as usual! I hope you get to your 100k subscribers very soon, You've provided us all viewers an invaluable service. I can't wait to get lost in the woods away from all the crowds here in the green mountains!

Really helpful. Just bought this stand and this helps eliminate trial and error significantly. Thanks for the smart ideas. Safe hunting friends.

Sean - having just started bow hunting with my son last year, I have learned more from your videos that I ever could ever imagined. Thank you for putting these videos out there! God bless you for all of your effort to help others!

Thanks for all the tree stand videos! i'm just thinking about getting into a more stationary way of hunting and you're uploads help me see what is out there.

I was able to swap around my straps and set my pack this way and holy cow ! This is how the stand should be set up from the get go. THANKS. Going this route I no longer have to use he bungee, flip the seat arms, or raise the platform arms. I bet it saves me 5 min + at the base of the tree. You sir, earned yourself a subscriber today. Thomas.

Love your tips and techniques too. Making all of us better hunters

Great video Sean! I have the exact same stand. I really like how you keep it not packed all the way down and reversed the backpack straps. Really great idea! Never seen anyone do that before... I have the XL bands on mine to get in larger trees for better cover. .. a trick I learned is there is a bolt in the way on the bottom extruded aluminum channels that prevents the band going through where you can't use it on smaller trees. On the shorter bands the stand comes with it doesn't matter because the ends don't reach the bolts but on the XL bands it limits your tree size. What you can do is turn those bolts around and reverse them to the outside... then the band will go all the way through the channel and you still can fit the small trees as well as the larger now too!! Take care, Rob

Sean, thank you for this video. You have given me many tips that I will incorporate into my own setup and confirmed some techniques I've been using. I too carry my stand teeth down for the same reasons and the belts don't catch on low hanging branches. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Have a Merry Christmas & God bless :) Scott

Great ideas, setting up ruck straps and waist belt on my LW after seeing this video. Good stuff appreciate you putting them together.

Great video. I've been humping around the alpha hand climber for 13 years with those standard straps and just lived with it myself. And although not very bad by itself, I plan to pack more gear along these days for more time in the woods, and this Molle strap upgrade is perfect. It just arrived today so now I'm definitely looking forward to getting after these late season Wisconsin whitetails. Great idea and tip, so thanks! Inverting the stand with teeth down while carrying is also a must. Great stuff. Thanks for the vids.

Sean, fantastic video. I can’t wait to change up my set up this evening !!

Awesome video! Out of all the ideas you have, I think the one I like the most is the simple tree strap you tied for hanging your backpack higher (if desired). That is one thing I didn't care for about my D loop being on the side of the seat, is the backpack will tilt out so your openings are facing away from you, especially when letting it also rest on the foot part. I will more than likely adopt a rope like you have for hanging it to the tree! Thanks, and again great video!

I'll be adding some of those loops to my climber. Thanks Sean

by far the best climber tutorial ive watched you just got another subscriber

nice catch Sean, I have reversed my straps on both my climber and my hang on lone wolf stands after seeing your vid. I don't hunt hills but I've taken more than one fall in the swampy areas I hunt. I never once thought about those teeth, but they do look like they could rip your scalp open pretty easy.

THANKS! the aftermarket backpack straps are awesome!

Hi shawn, i have used this exact stand since they first came out, Here's 1 of my tip for all viewers I have used that bungee cord to fish most stuff that i have drops to the ground after i finishing setup, just simply use ur bow rope and tie to the center of the bungee cord and lower down to hook whatever u may have drops, like jacket bow release and such.. btw u have a great channel

I haven't really felt safe with climbing stands in the past . I'm gonna try a lone wolf this fall , thanks for all the great info !

Been thinking about getting one of those chairs, not for hunting but for wildlife photography, should be easy enough to modify the leg part to support a tripod at the front! Great video ! 👍🏻😊

Thank you Sean for sharing all this vety helpful advise

Hello Sean, Great video I just purchased the lone wolf sit and climb II. It is slightly different with the seat and it seems like it is going to be more difficult to secure without using an additional bungy cords. I hunted for over 18 years with a loggy and i looking forward to using a modern climber. I used every tip from this video to modify my lone wolf. Thanks again for the great video.

Great Vid. Good Ideas to make set up a little quicker. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for this awesome video Shawn.

That looks super comfortable I love my lone wolf tree stand!

Lots of respect!!! Thanks for the help. I review your tips every hunting season. thanks for the help!!

Sean I use an old s hood from those old bungi cords and clamp it down in the middle of the bungi and it won't ever break, it works really well

that's awesome I literally just bought those exact same straps and kidney belt for my stand it is so helpful and well worth it at only 45 bucks for the both..

Nice set-up when carrying your stand. I have the assult climber and the base is to small to put the seat in between the support rails of the bottom portion of the stand so I have to carry mine flat...nice review.

I like this video, it is very informative. This guy knows his stuff. Wishing you a great coming hunting season. I can't wait myself, hoping to get a few white tailers on the ground.

Great video and very helpful. Thanks Sean

Couldnt agree more sean, I think you have a really intelligent style, love your videos, I'd appreciate some consideration for the great challenge of hunting our large Massachusetts bucks! Haha.

The best tree stand bar none, never leave home without it

great advice. thanks for all your great work.

Good stuff as always brother. I've got to look for one of those bow hoists. My HSS hoist squeaks pretty bad.

This is a great video. Thank you for the help!!

nice job..Im new to a climber and I will follow ur lead..

Need to change my setup on my Viper SS. I too carry my backpack like you do. It just gets too heavy sometimes, so if I'm going to a normal spot i know really well i just take important gear in a small fanny pack so i pack lighter.

Where the heck do you attach the cup holder? 😂. Thanks Sean for all you do to help us out...you’re a true blessing, brother!

Can't wait to buy one....

great video and btw, nice bow. I have the same one. expedition archery is awesome

Interesting, thanks for the advice!

Great job Sean! Your demos and reviews have helped me out tremendously!!

Very helpful, thanks brother

Sean love your videos and I've basically copied this setup.... With a couple minor changes. One you should consider for safety is the placement of the two black tether straps on the bottom portion of the climber. With them so far forward, as you have them, if the bottom stand gets away from you and decides to ratchet itself down the tree it'll catch because it's attached to the top climber. As intended. But in this case the bottom climber's forward most portion would be high, since that's where the straps are attached, and the grey tree strap and climber teeth would be stuck in a position that isn't engaged to the tree..... Basically the front of the stand as high as possible. I've had that happen before and basically I had to hang onto the top climber, hanging down at full body extension, and was able to get the bottom climber reengaged to the tree properly. I didn't even wait to get to the bottom of the tree to switch the strap placement on the bottom climber about as far back as possible towards the tree trunk. Even had a Muscat staring up at me like I was a moron. Haha. Hope it helps sir. Cheers and keep up the great videos.

I just watched this vid you sent me to ,, great advice

Great video, very informative.

Thanks Sean

thanks so much for sharing!!

Thanks for the tips 😁🙂🤗

Good video. The LW climber is heavy. Very secure when on the tree, but heavy.

Sean - Awesome video as always. I was wondering, do you have the model of that strap hoist you use for your bow? I've officially had it with the typical string with a slip on it. it never seems to stay wrapped up, and its a total pain in and out of the woods. Thanks!

Great info Sean, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Question, I"m a new-bee looking into climbers and wanted to ask if your still rocking the Lone Wolf and or if you have moved to a different system. Thanks in advance...

Great video

Cool shot

thanks for the info

thanks for the tips

Where do you get it replacement belts for the lone wolf tree stand? Thank you

l loved the the modifications and can't wait to do it to my lonewolf climber. where did you get the black straps that clip the seat to the stand???

Sean, Don't you think it would be better to hook your haul up line directly thru the top and bottom cam as to not compromise the string in any way. I have been doing it this way for over 35 years and find it works alot better. You have some great ideas that I have never thought of that I plan on implementing on my new XOP Air Raid stand and climbing sticks. Thanks for the info. As usual great video. God bless.

Where did you find your Bow Hoist? I have not seen one but like it better than carrying a long rope.

What type of bow holder is that you have mounted to the platform? Excellent review. God bless.

Do you use/or reccomend using a safety harness? I use one to get in and out of my ladder stand. I just dont feel comfortable without being tied off. I find it takes a bit longer but to me it is worth it.

Where did you get the backpack straps for carrying the stand?

good video!

can you send link for the backpack strap system you are using on the trestand

Do you have a link for Molle Carry system? I am not finding this online. Thanks in advance.

i know this video is from a while ago but how do you like the lone wolf hand climber?

Should use the bungy to strap up your backpack straps so they dont sway in the wind

Can I get a link from where you got those straps? It would be great!

Great video.

Defiantly uses the backpack idea. close and out of the way.

Good ideas

Now is the time a year to get your set up locked down for the season.

@seansoutdooradventures what is the brand of bow holder you have?

Neat bow holder! What store did you get if from?

what kind of lift rope do you use for your bow

What kind of bow holder do you have on the platform?

Strongly considering the LW hand climber II - great video. Sean have you seen any major changes (that would deviate from your mods) from your stand in the video to the latest LW hand climber II?

Awesome video! I’m going to hunt public land 100% of the time and I’m having a hard time choosing between a climber vs a stick and stand set up. What do you recommend?

Where did you happen to get the back pack harness system that you replaced the stock straps with?

Good video but why would you hook the hoist to the yoke cable instead of the car or looped around the limb? Seems a bit odd to put that stress(and wear) on the cable ....

Hey Sean do you climb the tree with the backpack on you or you leave on the ground and pull it up after your reach desired high?

Is there a good climbimg stand with a gun or crossbow rest?

Hi Sean, Question on the backpack system... Where do you buy it and is it fit on the summit viper sd? 😳

Sean for 2 years now I've owned and used the lone wolf climber and never thought about those cords being tied to my seats I've always tied everything with a knot around the tree and hung all my gear there. This is so much simpler. Now did you drill the hole for your bow holder? or did your lone wolf come with that?

Sean get rid of the top of that stand switch to the flip top model as for your bow crank or bow puller upper deal throw it out good with the third hand archery rope I know you will like it ps take off the gun rail on the flip top lonewolf top My reasons your bow crank is too loud in the cold and it plastic The flip top will remove your silowet and you can almost shot behind the tree

Thanq you

Hi Sean, i like to ask you, what is the best straps to carry the stand and meat pack, which you recommend, thanks i appreciate.

What is the traction belt made of? Is it rubber coated steel wire or just like a car belt. I've turned down buying a lone wolf off line and nobody in my area carries them. My concern is that the traction belt would dry rot if it's just rubber.

I wouldn't clip onto any part of my bowstring to lift it into the tree. Nice vid though.

What is the carrier you used? Do you still use it now that you modified the platform for saddle hunting?

Have you used a rifle on this stand? I was looking for any shooting tail ideas.

Sean, what the model name of the Molle system are you using.......thanks

How tall are you? I’ve been really thinking about getting an assault hand climber but doesn’t look like a lot of foot room

Hey Sean. What bow holder is that? I picked up the summit universal one because thought thats what it was but it seems the threads dont go far enough to get the star to snug up.

What brand molle set up is That? Having a hard time finding one online