So how do you pack in your Summit Viper?

So does anyone have a harness, DIY harness, carry method they would like to share for the Summit Viper?

 

No tricks here, I just use the supplied harness that comes with the stand. Just make sure the "butt pad" is slid up high on your back before you throw the stand over your shoulder so it rides better on your back, and not on your a$$. My pack has 2 straps and clips at the top of it and I just clip the pack onto the back of the stand while i carry it in. Also, i recommend sliding the tree strap cables in all the way before packing it, they catch less saplings and branches that way.

 

I've been reading about people using Molle pack straps and kidney belt from Army/Navy surplus on other stands. but apparently they don't attach very good on Summits

 

I bought a good cable lock first, that way if I plan hunting the same general location I can just leave it out and lock it to the tree.

For the initial carry though I have always just used the supplied straps, and rig my pack to it. It is heavy and sucks but there is no easy way I can figure out to do it.

I have private ground now so I pretty much just use mine as a stationary stand instead of moving it around to different spots.

 

I packed mine in a box and shipped it to someone else and then bought a Lone Wolf. Sorry I had to

 

I use mine a lot and love it. I use the straps that came with the stand and have a bag to carry my extra stuff that sits on the shelf created by the frame. I really don't have any issues with it at all. I have seen some folks carry theirs with the cables that go around the tree above their head. I can't imagine what a pain that is to go through low hanging brush and limbs. I carry mine with the cables down and tucked all the way in. Of the areas I hunt, the shortest walk for me is a half mile. The farthest is 1.5 miles and is a fairly difficult hike through steep, rocky terrain. I hunt mostly public land and don't have the luxury of parking near my hunt site. At 57 I'm not sure how long I'll be able to continue the longer hike but will do so as long as I can. Getting a deer out of there is another story since I hunt alone most of the time.

I also have a Lone Wolf for hunting areas that don't have straight trees and love it too. It is more difficult to attach my bag to but I manage to get it done.