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Would you go with a Treelounge or a Summit Bullet?

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Offline nickE10mm

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Treelounge vs Summit Bullet Backpacker -- VOTE
« on: April 23, 2007, 08:47:00 AM »
 Treelounge vs Summit Bullet Backpacker -- Advice?

Hi all...

I've been researching the market for a new climbing treestand to use for deer hunting. I've never owned OR used a climbing stand (but HAVE used a ladder stand a couple of times) and need advice. I've narrowed it down to two stands that I like. I'll mainly be hunting VERY hilly areas in the Ozarks/SW Missouri/Mark Twain National Forest area. I will be hunting with a handgun on most hunts. I'm looking for something with great stability, safety and comfort and something that I can pack into the deep woods with me, stay out all day and have lots of versatility as to what trees in can actually climb. I'm 27, about 200lbs and in excellent physical and cardiovascular shape. I'm not too concerned about the cost because I only plan on buying one stand and keeping it forever.

The stands I have in mind are:

Summit Bullet Backpacker (= 23lbs total)

Treelounge (18.5lbs + 7.5lb foot climber = 26lbs total)

I also like the idea of a stand that I can use when back at camp to sit on a tree (lower to the ground while there relaxin') and I've heard that the treelounge is good for that. Also, the treelounge seems like it might be a BIT more stable AND confortable, but at the cost of a heavier stand. I don't really see how the Summit sets up so I can't really compare potential noise of setup. The treelounge seems to have quite a few accessories (ie wheels, leveler, various holders) but all at additional cost to an already "more" expensive stand.

At this point I'm rambling and have read enough "reviews" to make my head spin and need to get some people who have experience with either one.

Thanks in advance....
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Re: Treelounge vs Summit Bullet Backpacker -- VOTE
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2007, 02:32:47 PM »
have yo ever seen the tree lounger video - well I'm gonna call her "grandma" looks like she is in her mid 60's up in the tree lounger shootin her 7mm.  :o


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Re: Treelounge vs Summit Bullet Backpacker -- VOTE
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2007, 03:11:59 PM »
Yea, I've watched every treelounge video on that site probably two or three times.
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Re: Treelounge vs Summit Bullet Backpacker -- VOTE
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2007, 04:41:46 AM »
I've hunted all day out of both. Summit is best in all categories as far as I'm concerned.
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Re: Treelounge vs Summit Bullet Backpacker -- VOTE
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2007, 04:52:17 AM »
I have never used either of those stands, but if I was going to hunt hiilly terrain and hike much, I would want something much lighter.
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Re: Treelounge vs Summit Bullet Backpacker -- VOTE
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2007, 11:10:44 AM »
Quote from: schunter1128 on April 27, 2007, 04:41:46 AM
I've hunted all day out of both. Summit is best in all categories as far as I'm concerned.
agree 100%
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I'm not an expert, but i did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night. ;D
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