simpzenith wrote:I can't see myself ever using a hang-on stand again. Although I have the one of the lightest hang-on stands ever made, it still can't beat the pros of a saddle setup. My saddle and platform setup is lighter (around 8 lbs total for 4 sticks, saddle & platform) than my hang-on stand setup (around 12 lbs total for 4 sticks, safety harness & stand) and much more compact as well. I'm one of the guys that initially thought that a saddle wasn't really any better than a hang-on until I tried it and quickly discovered that saddle hunting is just an all-around better method for mobile, elevated hunting imo.
I feel the same. The improved ease of concealment and wider range of possible shots alone would be enough to stick with the saddle over a stand, but then throw in how much less bulk to carry (not worried about the weight, more the bulk) and how much less potential noise to make, and to me it's a no brainer. The saddle wins in every aspect. I personally have found not one pro of a hang on over a saddle.