Rick James hit it spot on. I wish LW would have one stick (top one) w/ foot pegs on both sides at the top. I seen somewhere online where someone had used the LW w/ a rope style system like muddy's. I'll do a search and post it if I can find it.
http://iowawhitetail.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31131&highlight=lone+wolf+sticks+rope Little different than the muddy design but worth checking out IMO. LW quality without the metal buckles clanking around.
I designed the Muddy's and have a TON of LW sticks that are great as well. What I do for my set-up's depends on where the stands are located. On controlled property where I don't worry about theft I will set and leave stands with LW sticks. On properties that are hunted by other people I will set the stand using 2 Muddy sticks on the bottom and pull those when I leave each time. It eliminates some theft issues because a theif has to make a second trip to steal a set which most won't do. It also allows me to spread my equipment over more stands which is always good when you set as many stands as I do. For running and gunning (especially in sensitive areas), Muddy's are tough to beat because of the noise reduction the rope system gives. Both are SUPER nice compared to any other system on the market. Believe me, I would be using whatever is the easiest / best packing stuff out there.
I hunt mostly out of a climber, but in certain situations I use these from Big Game. Cheaper, lightweight, and solid. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=686921
