I use an old strapper retriever like quicksilver showed. Mine has got be at least 10 years old now. The handle on mine is broke too, but still functions. I took mine apart, drilled 4 holes in the base plate and zip tied the whole thing to my climber. Never forget it and its conveniently where I need it as I go up and down the tree.
Works pretty well for me...here in WI when it is bitter cold it tends to make a little noise on the recoil but overall a pretty good product.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_66539-258-0...0051&NttParam=&pl=1&storeId=10151&qvRedirect= $9 and I can use it for two stands. I just leave the rope on the stand for that price so I don't have to carry it back and forth.