A Comprehensive Guide to Climbing Sticks for the Modern Bowhunter

So you want to hunt from a tree, but you don't want to lug a giant ladder stand deep into the woods. Enter the climbing stick. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about these gadgets, from picking a set to climbing safely. No jargon, no fluff... just the basics.

Why Climbing Sticks?

Today's bowhunters are moving around more. Instead of sitting in one spot all season, they're chasing fresh deer sign. This 'run and gun' style means you need gear that's light, quiet, and fast. ¹

The climbing stick is the key piece of that puzzle. These are just portable ladder sections you use to climb a tree. Pair them with a lightweight stand or a hunting saddle, and you can set up an ambush almost anywhere. ³

Think of it as a system: sticks to get you up, a stand or saddle to sit on, and ropes to keep you safe. It all has to work together to be effective. ⁵

Getting Up The Tree: Your Options

How you get up a tree is a big decision. While there are a few ways to do it, climbing sticks are the top choice for mobile hunters because they work on almost any tree.

Climbing Sticks are the sweet spot for portability and versatility. They work on crooked, leaning trees where other methods fail. ² Modern sticks are light, pack down small, and are quick to set up. ⁷

Ladder Stands are stable and feel safe, making them great for beginners. ⁹ But they are incredibly heavy and bulky, making them a permanent fixture, not a mobile tool. You're not carrying one of these a mile into the woods. ¹¹

Screw-in Steps are small and light, but they have big problems. ⁸ They damage trees, which has gotten them banned on most public land. ⁸ They can also snap without warning... yikes. ⁶

Climbing Treestands are another mobile option, and they're super fast on the right tree. ¹⁴ The catch? You need a perfectly straight, limbless tree, which can be surprisingly hard to find. This makes them a specialized tool, not an all-around solution. ¹⁴

What Makes a Stick Tick?

At first glance, all climbing sticks look the same. But the little details in their design make a huge difference in weight, silence, and stability. Knowing the parts helps you know what you're buying.

Main Vertical Beam

This is the stick's backbone, usually a hollow aluminum tube. ¹⁵ Some hunters fill the tube with expanding foam to deaden sound if it gets bumped. It's a neat little trick for extra stealth. ¹⁷

Standoffs and Tree Brackets

These are the parts that touch the tree and give you room for your boots. Some have a simple V-shape that pivots to fit weird trees. ¹⁹ Others have aggressive teeth that bite into the bark for a rock-solid hold. ¹⁵ More distance from the tree means more room for big, clumsy winter boots. ²³

Steps

This is where your feet go, so the design matters for comfort and safety.

• Single vs. Double Steps: Single steps are lighter but feel less stable since you have to alternate feet. ²⁰ Double steps give you a nice platform for both feet, which is great when you're hanging your stand, but they add weight and bulk. ²⁵
• Fixed vs. Folding Steps: Fixed steps are welded in place, simple and strong. ¹⁵ Folding steps collapse against the stick, which makes them much easier to pack. But moving parts can mean more chances for noise. ²⁷
• Angled Steps: Many sticks have steps that angle up slightly. ²⁹ This helps keep your boot level and secure, especially on a tree that isn't perfectly straight. ³⁰

Attachment Method Components

Each stick has a spot to hook your strap or rope, usually a small metal 'button'. ³² Some use a boat-style cleat for quick, one-handed tightening. ¹ How this part is designed is key for a fast, quiet, and secure setup.

Stick Materials: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, and Steel

The material a stick is made from affects its weight, strength, and price tag. It’s about more than just numbers on a spec sheet.

Aluminum is the go-to for most sticks. ³⁵ It’s a great mix of strength, weight, and cost. ¹⁵ Best of all, it usually bends before it breaks, giving you a warning that something is wrong. ³⁶

Carbon Fiber is the fancy stuff. It’s way lighter than aluminum and very quiet. ³⁶ The downsides? It's expensive and brittle. When it fails, it can snap suddenly without warning. ³⁷

Steel is heavy but tough. You won't find it on sticks meant for mobile hunting. ³⁵ It's mostly used for cheaper, permanent stick ladders you leave in the woods all season. ¹⁶

And then there's the new stuff, like Magnite , a magnesium-based alloy. It's supposedly lighter and stronger than aluminum and even quieter. ³⁹ Keep an eye out for materials like this changing the game.

How to Pick Your Sticks

Choosing the right sticks can feel overwhelming. By focusing on a few key features, you can cut through the marketing hype and find what works for you.

Weight

Weight matters. A lot. Every ounce feels like a pound after a few miles. ³ Sticks under 2 pounds are considered ultralight, while 2.5 to 3 pounds is more standard. ^{3, 22}

Packability

It's not just about weight, it's about how the sticks carry. A good set nests together into a tight, quiet bundle that won’t snag on every twig. ³ A slim profile on your pack is what you're after. ^{4, 24}

Step Design

Double steps are comfier and feel safer, but they're heavier. ²⁶ Single steps are lighter but require more balance. ²⁵ It's really a matter of personal preference and how confident you feel up in a tree. ⁴⁸

Attachment Method

Factory straps with metal buckles are secure but can be heavy and loud. ³ The modern standard is a rope system, which is silent, much lighter, and faster once you get the hang of it. ^{28, 51} Swapping straps for ropes (a 'rope mod') is the first upgrade many hunters make. ⁵²

Height and Step Spacing

Longer sticks or wider spacing between steps means more height with fewer sticks. ⁵¹ But make sure you can comfortably make the step up to the next rung. ²⁴ Also, check if the stick works well with an 'aider', a small accessory that can add a lot of height without much weight. ^{23, 55}

How to Climb and Not Die

Okay, let's be serious for a minute. Climbing trees is dangerous. A fall from even a low height can mess you up badly, so safety has to be your number one priority. No excuses. ¹⁰

The Safety System

Before you climb, you need a full safety system. This means a full-body harness or a hunting saddle. ⁵⁶ It also includes a lineman's belt (for climbing) and a tree tether (for when you're at hunting height). The golden rule is to be connected to the tree from the moment you leave the ground until you're back down. ¹

Pre-Climb Inspection

Check your gear. Every. Single. Time. ⁵⁸ Look for cracks in your sticks, frays in your ropes, and make sure all the moving parts work. If anything looks sketchy, don't use it.

Using a Lineman's Belt

A lineman's belt is a rope that goes around the tree and connects to your harness. ¹⁰ It holds you in place, freeing up both hands to hang the next stick. ⁵⁹ It's for positioning, not for catching a fall, so keep it snug as you move up the tree. ^{10, 61}

Setting the Sticks and Maintaining Contact

Attach the first stick while you're standing on the ground. Once your lineman's belt is on, you can start climbing. Make sure each stick gets a good bite on the bark. ⁵⁰ Before putting your weight on it, pull down hard on the top step to 'set' it. ⁵⁰ And always keep three points of contact: two feet and one hand, or two hands and one foot. ⁵⁶

Using a Haul Line

Never climb with your bow or backpack. Tie everything to a rope (a haul line) and pull it up once you're safely tied into the tree at your final height. ⁵⁶

The Whole Shebang: Sticks with Stands or Saddles

Climbing sticks get you up the tree, but you need something to hunt from. Your main choices are a hang-on treestand or a hunting saddle. This choice will influence what kind of sticks you want.

The Hang-On Treestand System

The hang-on stand is the classic choice. It's basically a small platform with a seat that you hang in the tree. ⁷ They are comfortable for all-day hunts. ⁶⁵ The downside? You have to carry the stand *and* the sticks. Many hunters who use stands prefer sturdy, double-stepped sticks for the extra stability when hanging the stand. ⁶⁶

The Hunting Saddle System

Saddle hunting is the peak of ultralight, minimalist hunting. ¹ Instead of a metal stand, you wear a lightweight fabric 'saddle' and use a small platform for your feet. ⁵ It's way lighter and less bulky, perfect for long hikes. ⁶⁹ Saddles also let you hide behind the tree trunk for cover and shoot 360 degrees around it. ¹ Since saddle hunters are all about saving weight, they usually go for the lightest, most packable sticks on the market. ²

Who Makes What: A Brand Breakdown

The climbing stick market is full of options, from old-school brands to new innovators. Knowing who's who can help you choose.

The Lone Wolf Legacy: A Family of Innovation

You can't talk about climbing sticks without talking about Lone Wolf. The brand's history has branched out into a few different companies.

• The Original Lone Wolf & Novix: The founder, Andrae D'Acquisto, basically invented the modern climbing stick back in 1997. ⁷¹ The brand was legendary for its quiet, rock-solid gear. ⁶⁷ The original designs are still made today under the brand name Novix Outdoors. ⁷⁴
• XOP (Xtreme Outdoor Products): Started by the original founder's son, XOP offers similar designs to the old Lone Wolf, but at a better price. ⁷⁵ They've become a big name by providing great value and user-friendly features. ⁴⁷
• Lone Wolf Custom Gear (LWCG): This is the original innovator's comeback. ⁷² LWCG makes high-end, premium gear that's super light and packed with features... with a price tag to match. ³⁹

The Mainstream Workhorses: Accessibility and Reliability

For most people, the journey into mobile hunting starts with one of these two brands. They offer a great mix of price and performance.

• Hawk Helium: You see these sticks everywhere because they're affordable and widely available. ³⁸ They're light and have good features like folding steps and aggressive teeth to grip the tree. ²² A fantastic starting point for any new mobile hunter. ⁸⁰
• Muddy Pro: Muddy is another giant in the hunting world. Their Pro sticks are known for a super quiet and easy rope cam system, which was a huge step up from noisy buckles. ¹⁷ They're a solid, reliable workhorse.

The Ultralight Innovators: Tethrd

Tethrd is all about the ultralight saddle hunting movement. Their gear is designed from the ground up for hunters who count every ounce.

• Tethrd One Sticks: Often called the 'Ferrari' of climbing sticks, these were the first to break the one-pound barrier. ⁵ They use exotic materials like titanium to get the weight down. ³ They are the lightest and most packable you can buy, but they cost a fortune. ⁸⁴
• Tethrd Skeletors: These are Tethrd's more budget-friendly option. ²⁸ They use aluminum instead of titanium but keep many of the cool features from the One Stick, like the silent rope and stacking system. They're a great balance of weight, features, and cost. ²⁸

Pimp Your Sticks: Mods and Accessories

For many hunters, the factory stick is just a starting point. There's a whole world of DIY mods and aftermarket gear to make your sticks quieter, lighter, and more efficient. This is where you can really dial in your personal setup.

DIY Upgrades for Stealth and Weight

The two most common mods are all about stealth and weight savings.

• Stealth Stripping: This is just applying soft, fuzzy tape to the metal parts of your sticks. ² It's a simple mod that completely eliminates the loud "CLANK!" when sticks bump into each other. It's a must-do for any quiet-freak. ⁸⁸
• Rope Mods: This is the big one, replacing noisy factory straps with a silent rope system. ⁵² Using strong, lightweight Amsteel-Blue rope can shave a pound or more off your setup and makes attaching the sticks completely silent. ^{92, 95}

Essential Accessories for Efficiency

A couple of key accessories can help you get higher with less gear.

• Climbing Stick Aiders: An aider is a lightweight rope stirrup that you hang from your climbing stick. ⁵¹ It adds one or more steps below the stick's bottom rung, letting you get a lot more height out of each stick. Using a 2-ounce aider can save you from carrying a 2-pound stick.
• Types of Aiders: Aiders come in single-step and multi-step versions. ⁹⁹ They can be attached to each stick or you can use one and move it up as you climb. ⁹⁸ Multi-step aiders can be a bit wobbly and take practice to use safely, so be careful. ¹⁰

Conclusion

And there you have it. Choosing a climbing stick isn't about finding the 'best' one, it's about finding the best one for you . It's a balance of weight, noise, stability, and price.

Start with what you need, don't be afraid to tweak your gear, and most importantly, always, always climb safe. Now get out there.

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