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What is the best climber? Lone Wolf? Summit?

If you get a Lone Wolf Sit & Climb you'll be glad you spent the money. Every last penny.

I don't know if it's "the best", but I've used both the Viper and the Titan by Summit, and they are very comfortable, quiet, safe, and easy to use.

Having had Baker, Warren & Sweat, and a brand I cannot remember, I definitely rate the Summit a better product.

I haven't used the previously mentioned Lone Wolf, but people I talk to that has them really like 'em.

I've used a Summit Viper and have been well satisfied.

Haven't been in a tree stand in a couple years now though.

I hike in and climb probably around 65 days a season or more, we have a very long season starting Aug 15 and ending late December. I both rifle and bow hunt . Having used both of the climbers mentioned I much prefer the Summit especially the Goliath model. My current Goliath is 4 years old and the only I have done is replace the seat, did that just today for the first time.

I've got a Lone Wolf that I've been considering getting rid of. It's very light for packing in & the one piece cast platform is very quiet when you bump it. Nice stand ... I just don't use mine anymore. I've gotten to where I like being on the ground.

The lone wolf is great if you're looking for light weight. But it's not build for an all day or even a half day sit IMO.

Only all day sit climber I'm aware of is the TreeLounge.

Ive made several all day sits in my Goliath. Add a footrest and a pillow... Its an 06 model so Ive got mega hours in it. Great stands.

I have several Summit climbers. Best climbing stand IMO.

This suggestion surprises me.

I bought one and sold it 2 years later. Very uncomfortable IMO , and saw tooth strap made it impossible to climb trees with rough bark.

Summit Viper for me. If I was a bigger guy, the Goliath.

I tried the Lone Wolf stands, and, while light and quiet, they were not something I would spend a long time in comfortably.

I'm a big boy and my climber is a Loggy Byou. It's comfy, I can and have sat all day in it bow hunting, and it's pretty easy to set up. It's not as light as a Summit or fold flat like a Summit though.

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Really depends how you'll be using it. If mobility, compactedness, and/or complete silence is a demand - particularly when cold, the Lone Wolf is your friend.

If the journeys aren't quite as long, or, if you're a set-it-up and leave it in place for a spell, it's hard to argue against the Summit Viper or Goliath.

The Lone Wolf vs. Summit for overall comfortable, all-day sitting goes to the Summit.

You may also wish to compare the diameter of tree that each stand can accommodate.

I have the Summit Viper and like it for moderate sits in the tree. It's about 22 lbs and if properly secured, silent when hiking to and from the tree. It's nearly silent getting up and down the tree. Once in position it locks on very well and I can stand for a 360 view. I can usually stay up in the stand for about 6 hours max.

My favorite for comfort is the Treelounge. I can stay in the tree from dawn to dusk in that one (if you remember your pi$$ bottle). Unfortunately I'm not as spry as I used to be and getting that one in and out is a chore (about 45 lbs) and it's not quiet to/from, up/down the tree.

I'm not familiar with the Lone Wolf.

No matter which one you choose, finding the perfect tree will be your greatest challenge.

summit viper

Sold my Lone Wolf after couple sittings. Very uncomfortable IMO.

There is a summit pro staffer on here, maybe he can give his input.

+1 - more comfortable than my ladder stand

I've used the Viper and Lone Wolf (hand climber) for several years now. Viper is more comfortable but the Lone Wolf is much easier to carry with the light weight and compact design. I use the Lone Wolf much more, even for long stands.