Ok I just posted a thread about how Im gona be only hunting public land this year. My families land is to far and I can't find a lease by me and I lost the 2 I had. Im looking for the best and lightest hang on I can get for lugging it in and out of the woods every hunt .I have a lone wolf alpha but that's a little heavy for how much I'll be carrying. I have 4 lone wolf sticks and 8 pro x sticks. Im gona use the pro x sticks there more compact. But what's a lighter stand that's good I was looking at the lone wolf assault II it's lighter than my alpha. Are there any others in the 11lb range or lighter that are worth buying ?
I would say "Loc-on treestands" but they are no longer in business. It doesn't get to much lighter than the assault, with that same type of quality. here's a 10 pounder...Big Game Treestands Drury Evolution Treestand : Cabela's
If I had only one stand, It'd be an Assault II. Since I have an older assault, any new stands I buy with be Alphas. They'll most likely be left out, where the Assault is my go to run-and-gun stand. I pack anywhere from 3-5 sticks on it. Usually 5 if I'm going in blind.
Ill prob go with the assault ll i think its my best bet its light and i can get it in any tree i want.
They did have issues, mainly with finish and hardware. With who is now involved with the company I bet these problems are behind them. Lone wolf I feel is still your best bet but API is coming out with a cast stand this year also. Cast platform is the most important for silence.
If you're look for the best, lightest, most versatile hang-on stand you simply can't beat the Lone Wolf Assault. I have two that I use specifically for packing in an out when I want to setup in new areas and they're wonderful. Quality is second to none, and they're made in the US. I don't think you'll find another stand that offers the same level of quality, silence or is as light as the Assault. Others may try, but there's only one Lone Wolf.
