I've got the cup holder and bow hanger from treewalker, and I hook my back pack on the spikes that dig into the tree. It's fairly loud while walking anyways I usually just hold onto it while walking to make it quieter. Also if I've got a bunch of gear I'll carry my back back or bow/gun on my front and climbed on my back. Treewalker is the best climber I've ever used and I really love mine.