Agreed, and good tip about the light ratchet strap for my comment about noise.  I had planned to either do something like that or add some pool noodles around more of the frame to keep any metal from hitting during my hikes in. 

I feel nice and comfortable in that climber, and I do use a harness going up and down.  You never know what can go wrong.  But while sitting I just feel more comfortable with that whole frame around me than I would in a hang on/lock on type stand where it's wide open.  Even though I always wear a harness, nobody wants to find themselves hanging by one.