This is an interesting thread that I read while in the saddle hunting. As a brand new user of the saddle I like it. Prior I would hang fixed stands in a few keys spots. Then of course deer movement would change and would break out the climber. So far I like the saddle 100% more than he climber, which I have come to despise. The saddle is better than a hang on, but not by much and mostly due to the fact I do not enjoy hanging tree stands and I do not like full body harnesses. I do like ladder stands, but I don't own any or plan to spend the money on them. So for me I would never go mobile by packing a stand and steps. Seems like too much of a pain in the ass. Saddle works for me because I know once that rut starts I'll be all over the place and the saddle is the most efficient way to do it. The "hunt out of any tree" is in fact a bogus claim and we'll see how much I continue to like it as it gets colder and I need to add layers. I've also found that saddle hunting has really made me think more about preparation and planning due to the limitations of weak side shooting. I can't swing around like an acrobat to make those shots. In the end one isn't better than the other. It's really all what you prefer and what you're physical ability allows you to do.