I know, I know. This is a saddle forum. But I have seen a few posts lately that make me think this might help some folks. I have a saddle setup and use it on occasion. But I would say 99% of the time I carry this exactly. Any extra clothing goes between the sticks and stand. The sticks each have a cable aider, and I (sometimes) carry two cranford steps in my pocket. I can comfortably make it to 14 feet and can stretch it quite a bit if needed. My license, milkweed, a pen, tab, a very small knife (totally unnecessary), and armguard are in the bino harness. I also carry a bow hanger occasionally and when I do I wrap it in a layer and it goes between the sticks and stand. I'm not doing anything that other folks aren't, just maybe not as many folks on this particular forum.