I use one and mark my trails with SMALL pieces of reflective tape. Straight in and straight out. I started the tape well off main roads and trails and that keeps the normal joe from finding it. It also allows me to send a guest/buddy straight to the tree without me having to walk them in, saving me time in the mornings. The tree to climb always had 3 pieces of retro. The tape will last several years as well.
Had ladder stands stolen over the years by marking the trials like this. Works okay though if you carry your climb in and out each time.
Just saying
