There is the need in deer hunting and the like to place one's self above the ground in order to command a superior field of vision of the hunting area and to keep out the deer's line of sight. Therefore, tree stands are a preferred method of hunting for deer. Building an ordinary stand takes a considerable amount of time and effort. Once the stand is built it is more or less permanent. Although suitable for the instant purpose, it soon becomes impractical. The building materials are subject to deterioration; the deer population in the immediate area may decrease necessitating a relocation of the stand; also, a permanent stand might attract other hunters to one's favorite spot.
There has accordingly long been a need to develop a prefabricated tree stand which may quickly and efficiently be placed in and removed from the tree. While some chair stands have been developed, there has remained the need for a compact, integrated unit which features easy manipulation, lightweight construction, portability and versatility in other uses.