I'm wanting to purchase a hang on stand and sticks to make a run and gun setup for public land hunts. I know lone wolf hangs their hat on situations like this but what should I look for in a stand/stick combo to make a good run and gun setup? Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Lightweight. Packability. Quiet. The lonewolf is all of these. Hawk and millennium make nice ones too and there are a few others. The cast aluminum is light and quieter than the hollow steel stands. I would suggest wrapping the sticks with hockey tape or stealth strips are super nice. The packability is awesome too. Everything just goes together well. If $ isn't a big deal I'd def go with lone wolf. 1. Lonewolf Alpha 2. Hawk helium 3. Millennium m100 Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Has anyone had any experience with rivers edge hangons? That's actually what I had in mine for my setup Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I just bought an XOP Vanish, which is similar to the LW Assault, but about $50 cheaper. I haven't paired it with run/gun sticks yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Can't believe I didn't mention XOP... I even have 3 of the xop silver hang ons. They are a little heavier especially the sticks but they are double step. They don't pack quite as nice as the LW but overall I like them a lot. They have a nice seat too Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Your rivers edge will not be nearly as light weight, easy to hang, or have the adjustable platform that a LW or XOP has. Will it work?? Yes, but it wasn't designed to be a mobile run and gun stand. I use Hawk Helium sticks with the rope mod for climbing sticks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Oh okay thanks man. The only reason I was thinking about using that for my setup is I found one at gander mountain for $30 Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Lone wolf sit and climb with game plan gear backpack assist. Last season was my first one with this combo and i dont plan to every buy a hangon again. A new location every sit give you the most versatility and best chances as a predator
I have the summit viper climber but I've found several occasions where I couldn't hunt the spot I wanted due to the only tree I could climb being over 75 yards away. That's why I'm looking for a light hangon/stick combo for an easy hang and hunt situation Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
When it comes to a light weight and trustworthy setup, its hard to compete with LW stands & Sticks. I have several of the Assault II & LW climbing stick setups and wont buy anything else until I've saved up for another LW. You get what you pay for.
Rivers Edge will make noises and creek. Same goes to the Field and Stream models. I came across a Millennium m100 at a flea market and bought it. I ended up buying 6 more on my credit card lol. They are sturdy, quiet, and super comfortable. Feels like your sitting in a real chair and not a hang on stand. I also have a Hawk Kickback and it is just as good as the Millenniums and a bit cheaper. Everyone raves about Lone Wolf but I think without the back support style chair they are very overpriced for what you get and uncomfortable.
With a LW you paying for quality, adjustability, light weight, and easy to hang with the versa button system. I'm in the woods to kill a deer, if I want to be comfortable I'll stay in my recliner. I think Millenniums are over priced for being a standard hangon with a nice seat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
@kspseshooter I can't say that I disagree with you, to each his own. For my preference and style of hunting I would say the millennium fits better. I'm also in the woods to kill a deer just like you and if I'm going to sit high in a tree I wouldn't mind being comfortable while doing so
They have a cast model that weighs in at 14.5 lbs. but they don't have a comparable stick and carry system.
The Bigfoot XL is only 5 lbs heavier than the hang on LoneWolf I looked at, so River's Edge stands being too heavy to carry around depends on personal ability. Only thing I don't like about my RE Bigfoot is it does tend to creek during the colder months.
I think you need two different stands. I have a lone wolf alpha for places that have no strait trees which are very few around here. If I'm just going in normal where I just need to get around branches I take my millennium m100U. It is way more comfortable and I can sit all day with no pain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Appreciate all of the help! I hadn't thought about overall weight until you guys brought it to my attention the only reason I considered the rivers edge was because with gander mountain shutting down I could get a hangon and 4 climbing sticks for like $80 all together. But after looking the whole rig would weigh around 30 pounds or more and with the spots I've scouted that just wouldn't be feasible for as long as I have to walk. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
