This is a great setup. As a Minnesota public land hunter who’s been lugging a 15 pound stand+10 pounds of climbing sticks+ harness+ 10 pound backpack, this is soo much easier. It’s obviously way lighter, but something I didn’t think about beforehand was how maneuverable it is in the woods. With my hang on I was constantly getting caught in shrubs and branches because of how wide it was. I’m also new to a saddle and have a fear of heights, so I was somewhat nervous about if I’d feel unsafe hanging off a tree like this, but I actually feel much safer. The saddle is comfortable, the pouches are great, the woodlands backpack is really nice (although I wish it was a little darker brown). The platform is super nice, could not be more impressed with it. My only complaint is the climbing sticks. The sticks themselves are really high quality, but they are really sharp. I won’t lie, they bite into the tree like nobody’s business, but after one hike in they started fraying the side of the pack where they strap in. I ended up just wrapping the steps in hockey tape to resolve the issue. Overall I’m really happy with the purchase, just wished the sticks weren’t so sharp.