Are you looking for better gear for climbing into your treestand or saddle hunting setup? We’ve got you covered! There’s a variety of new options with some really impressive innovation in the latest climbing sticks being offered for 2025.
Check out our list of the best new climbing sticks for treestand and saddle hunters for 2025.
Trophyline Hyperlite Sticks
The name says it all for the latest climbing sticks from Trophyline. Their all-new Hyperlite stick not only finds itself among the lightest sticks in the industry, but also among the strongest, most rigid and quietest options you’ll find anywhere. It all starts with the new Magnite material. It’s a material we’re seeing a number of bow manufacturers building bow risers with as well. And for good reason! Magnite is 33% lighter and 22% stronger than aluminum. It’s also quieter, absorbing 3 times more vibration than aluminum and 10 times more than carbon.
The sticks weigh in at just 17.5 ounces per stick, yet they boast a 300 pound weight capacity. Even better, they’re built on a FlatStack design for one of the lowest stacked and packed stick profiles you’ll find on the market. These made-in-the-USA sticks are 16 inches in length with a double-step and QuickHitch Tab design that makes climbing quick, safe and simple.
Price – $139 (Single Stick) – $449 (4-pack)
Millennium Vulcan Sticks
The all-new Vulcan climbing sticks from Millennium are light and compact with features designed to be more hunter-friendly for a safer climb. It starts with a larger, more spacious standoff for better footing on the stick, as well as better traction on each step.
The sticks come in a 4-pack, with each stick weighing in at less than 2 pounds. And while a lot of other compact stick designs measure 16″ in length, these new Vulcan sticks measure 18″ to help extend your step from one stick to the next.
Price – $179
Cruzr Solution Sticks
Cruzr has introduced their own climbing sticks to the market with the introduction of their Solution Sticks. These sticks were built with durability and lightweight design in mind.
At just 1.55 pounds per stick, they are some of the lightest sticks on the market. Built with lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum, these sticks are built for the hunter that demands rugged performance, compact design and portability. The steps feature grip grooves for superior traction and a weight rating up to 300lbs.
Price – $379 (4 pack)
Arsenal Carbon Icon & Solo Stick
The sophistication in the gear from Arsenal is not only found in their platforms, but it carries over into their climbing sticks as well. Their Carbon Icon Climbing Stick is incredibly lightweight at just over 1lb per stick, but the unique feature is that each 18″ stick retracts down to a super short 12.5″ length for the ultimate in mobility and maneuverability for the pack in and out.
The sticks feature a 10″ dual step design with boot traction studs and aggressive radius teeth for a better bite to the tree. Integrated bottom step stow hooks provide convenient rope storage to keep things organized and untangled, and magnetic stacking sockets and the c-clip retainers make stacking and packing simple and stealthy.
Price – $279 (3-pack)
The Solo Stick is another new option from Arsenal for 2025 built specifically for hunters that prefer the one-stick method of climbing into the tree. The stick comes as a result of a collaboration effort between Arsenal and EWO. The carbon Solo Stick weighs in at just 2.2lbs and packs light and easy to help reduce the bulk of extra sticks, platforms and gear. The design features a fully-machined top and bottom platform and a custom-formulated, aerospace-grade carbon tube.
The stick looks as good as it performs with its Bourbon Bronze anodizing, paired with an upgraded EWO Cam Cleat and a full-bury Amsteel rope. Even better, the integrated Kydex rope containment hooks ensure your gear stays organized and ready when you are.
Price – $429
Latitude Outdoors Carbon SS Sticks
Tree Styx
One of the newest players in the climbing stick game is Tree Styx. The sticks were designed to allow you to climb 50% higher with the same number of sticks thanks to their unique retractable aider that’s built into the stick itself for quick and convenient climbing without the tangles and mess.
The 18″ carbon fiber step is one of the lightest on the market, weighing in at just .98lbs with attachment rope and aider. They’re also built for noise suppression so there’s no need to add Stealth Strips or other tape to dampen noise. The integrated rope step allows for one-hand operation for fast and easy setup, and the in-line stacking design keeps your sticks compact and conveniently placed for the pack in and out of the woods.
Also from Tree Styx is their all-new One Stick. It’s built with the same premium carbon fiber materials as the original Tree Styx. The stick features a 12″ step distance to easily get between branches in any tree and has a micro cam cleat for fast and easy setup. It’s built super lightweight at just 1.1lb, yet boasts a 300lb weight rating.
Price – $445 (3 Pack) / $250 (One Stick)
What about you? What’s your favorite climbing stick for treestand or saddle hunting? Comment below, and let us know.
