Treestand Pack...What Else?

[Chrud]

When putting up treestands this past week, I had all the accessories in a paper bag. Yikes eh, especially in the rain.

I've decided that it would be a good idea to put everything I need in a backpack or fannypack and take that with me.

I already have the "basic" equipment I need for the job. The stand attachment straps, ratchet straps for the ladder, pull-up rope for the stand, small level, GPS, folding saw, pruners and of course, a harness already rigged up in the line-man's hook-up style.

Is there any other items you guys take along that would be a good idea to put in a small pack to take along?

[Chrud]

Actually I have a small hand auger on order. It should work good for starter holes for EZ hangers in hardwood trees and also for turkey stakes in hard soil.

[AaronS]

The only thing I add that you don't have listed is a chain or cable and a lock to keep my stands from sprouting legs.

[Chrud]

Yep, I got cable locks too. See, I even forget what I DO have.

[carbonhunter]

How do deer respond to that big umbrella????????? does it creat shadows, scent???????

[ruttinbuc]

I'd use some scent killer for the trip in and out as well as for the stand before you leave. Oh, yes, a few accessory hooks come in handy.

[SRTMO]

I use the Tree Umbrella too. I works great. I actually bought enough of the holders that screw into the tree so that I can just leave them in place. I bought one extra incase I use a different tree for some reson. I have shot several deer with it in place. Using it with a bow means you have to put it higher so it doesn't cover you as well but, it works.

[VTbowman]

Well I cheat a bit.
Since I own my property and use home-made heavy as he!!, steal welded, chain-on stands, I use the ATV winch to get them up there.
I do everything else like you: stick ladder, straps, etc. But I strap a pulley above where I want my stand and winch it up there.
I also use very heavy chain and locks so if someone actually can get one of my stand off a tree, and packed off the property, then I say they deserve it!!! LOL
BTW-
I do this well in advance so the ATV is not a factor for scaring off deer. Like August timeframe for October hunting.

So carrying everything is in a storage box on the front rack, and to be honest, most of it stays in that box year-round. Not to mention the heavy @$$ stand....

I use my stick ladder to hang my tree pegs.
I strap it to the tree and just screw in the pegs on the oposite side of where the ladder steps are for good step spacing.
I use the cordless drill for starter holes, and then take the ladder off when I am done.