There are 3 basic types of tree climbing sticks: 1) stacking sections with folding steps, 2) stacking sections with fixed steps, and 3) separate climbing sections.

Climbing Sticks
with Folding Steps




Stacking Climbing Sticks with Folding Steps

Stacking climbing sticks slide into each other to make one long stick ladder. This stacking feature adds stability. These climbing sticks are easy to set up. You can attach the sections together at ground level. Then you don’t have to worry about stacking sections as you climb. Just lean the attached climbing sticks against the tree, strap the lowest section around the tree trunk, and strap each of the other sections as you climb.

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With folding steps, your climbing sticks will be easier to carry. The steps fold down for a more comfortable, compact carrying size.

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Stacking Climbing Sticks with Fixed Steps

The second type of stacking climbing sticks have fixed steps instead of folding ones. On the one hand, they are slightly more awkward to carry around, but on the other hand, they are cheaper than folding steps. So if you are looking to save some money, fixed steps are the way to go.

The crosspiece welded to the bottom of these climbing sticks provides a stable base and prevents the stick from digging too far down into the ground.

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Climbing Sticks with Separate Sections

Separate climbing sections take a little more finesse to set up. Each section is attached separately to the tree as you climb. This means that one section does not need to be placed directly above the last section. If you are climbing an irregularly shaped tree, this feature can work to your advantage. You can avoid knots and branches that would get in the way of stacking sections.

The downside is that you sacrifice a measure of safety. Setting up each section as you go means that you will have to balance on one section while you use both hands to attach the next section.