A hunting blind is used for shielding a hunter while allowing the hunter to view and aim a weapon at the hunting target. The hunting blind may include a plurality of panels of the same or different sizes. Each panel may include at least one latch mating element and/or a latch. For assembly, the plurality of panels are placed adjacent to one another with portions of the adjoining panels overlapping. Each latch mating element included on a particular panel corresponds to a latch on an adjacent panel so that the panels can be secured in position.

A tree step for use in climbing a tree while mobile hunting, and as part of a ring of steps while saddle hunting, which can be useful for resisting slippage and movement when a hunter applies side pressure to the step. In general, the tree step includes a unitary body having at least one concave surface for contacting the convex surface of a tree trunk. The concave surface of the tree step can provide a large surface area of contact with the tree. The step also includes a second surface coming together with the first surface at a bend in the unitary body. A strap portion of the unitary body connects and supports the contact surfaces, and includes a hole or opening therethrough for threading a strap or rope.

A tree step for use in climbing a tree while mobile hunting, and as part of a ring of steps while saddle hunting, which can be useful for resisting slippage and movement when a hunter applies side pressure to the step. In general, the tree step includes a unitary body having at least one concave surface for contacting the convex surface of a tree trunk. The concave surface of the tree step can provide a large surface area of contact with the tree. The step also includes a second surface coming together with the first surface at a bend in the unitary body. A strap portion of the unitary body connects and supports the contact surfaces, and includes a hole or opening therethrough for threading a strap or rope.

A tree stand assembly includes a platform that has a front edge for engaging a tree. A post is attached to the platform adjacent to the front edge and extends upwardly therefrom. A bracket is attached to a front side of the post and has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter surface extending between the top and bottom sides. The perimeter surface includes a front surface, a rear surface, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The front surface has a plurality of teeth therein extending forward of the bracket to engage a tree. The rear surface includes a central section and a pair of outer sections positioned on opposite sides of the central section. The outer sections extend away from the front surface and the central section toward an associated one of the first and second lateral surfaces.

A tree stand assembly includes a platform that has a front edge for engaging a tree. A post is attached to the platform adjacent to the front edge and extends upwardly therefrom. A bracket is attached to a front side of the post and has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter surface extending between the top and bottom sides. The perimeter surface includes a front surface, a rear surface, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The front surface has a plurality of teeth therein extending forward of the bracket to engage a tree. The rear surface includes a central section and a pair of outer sections positioned on opposite sides of the central section. The outer sections extend away from the front surface and the central section toward an associated one of the first and second lateral surfaces.

A harness system and a belt for carrying a hunting tree stand are described. The belt includes a body panel that attaches to a first elongated member and a second elongated member. A panel strap extends from one of the first elongated member and the second elongated member. A side buckle attaches to another one of the first elongated member and the second elongated member. The side buckle is configured to be operationally coupled with the panel strap. The side buckle and the panel strap are configured to tighten around and secure the belt to the user. A first hunting tree stand strap and a second hunting tree stand strap extend from the body panel. The first hunting tree stand strap and the second hunting tree stand strap are configured to firmly hold the first section of the hunting tree stand against the body panel.

A harness system and a belt for carrying a hunting tree stand are described. The belt includes a body panel that attaches to a first elongated member and a second elongated member. A panel strap extends from one of the first elongated member and the second elongated member. A side buckle attaches to another one of the first elongated member and the second elongated member. The side buckle is configured to be operationally coupled with the panel strap. The side buckle and the panel strap are configured to tighten around and secure the belt to the user. A first hunting tree stand strap and a second hunting tree stand strap extend from the body panel. The first hunting tree stand strap and the second hunting tree stand strap are configured to firmly hold the first section of the hunting tree stand against the body panel.

The deer stand camouflage holder comprises a tree stand, a camouflage structure, and a tree. The tree stand is a blind used by one or more hunters. The tree stand is an elevated structure. The tree stand attaches to the trunk of a tree. The tree stand is an elevated structure relative to the ground and the targeted game animal. The camouflage structure attaches to the tree stand. The camouflage structure displays tree foliage such that the one or more hunters are camouflaged from the targeted game animal.

The deer stand camouflage holder comprises a tree stand, a camouflage structure, and a tree. The tree stand is a blind used by one or more hunters. The tree stand is an elevated structure. The tree stand attaches to the trunk of a tree. The tree stand is an elevated structure relative to the ground and the targeted game animal. The camouflage structure attaches to the tree stand. The camouflage structure displays tree foliage such that the one or more hunters are camouflaged from the targeted game animal.

A climbing apparatus includes a mast having a plurality of mast segments operable to vertically stack one after another. Each segment includes a stand-off to abut against a climbing object and form a space for receiving a strap to secure the mast to the climbing object. The apparatus includes a platform assembly having a (i) a platform, (ii) a seat spaced apart from the platform, and (iii) a frame connecting the seat to the platform. An upper trolley is provided for independent mobility up and down along the mast. The upper trolley includes a first brake connected to a handle operable to actuate movement of the trolley. A lower trolley is provided and is operable for independent mobility up and down along the mast relative to the upper trolley. The lower trolley includes a second brake and is connected to the frame of the platform assembly.