Summit Treestands Footrest Kit vs Allen Vanish Instant Roof umbrella for tree stands
Overall winner: Summit Treestands Footrest Kit
Key Differences
Summit Treestands' Footrest Kit (A) is a higher-rated, well-built aluminum footrest designed for comfort on compatible platforms but has limited fit to certain models and won't fit steel platforms. Allen Company's Vanish Umbrella (B) is a camouflaged tree-stand umbrella that fits around trunks and sets up easily but has mixed build-quality reports and some mounting screw-in issues
Summit Treestands Footrest Kit
Footrest kit to ease foot and leg discomfort for hunting stands. Fits 4-, 5-, or 6-channel aluminum platforms depending on model, with positive user feedback on installation and comfort
Pros
- easy to install
- adds foot comfort
- works with multiple platform sizes
- quality construction
Cons
- does not fit steel platforms
Allen Vanish Instant Roof umbrella for tree stands
Weather-protective tree stand umbrella with Realtree Edge camouflage. Deploys quickly and fits around the tree trunk for cover; versatile as ground blind. Customers appreciate its effectiveness in keeping dry, though some note mixed build quality
Pros
- deploys quickly
- fits around tree trunk
- realtree edge camouflage
- versatile as ground blind
Cons
- mixed build quality
- mounting post may not screw in properly
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Summit Treestands |
| Durability | Summit Treestands |
| Versatility | Summit Treestands |
| User Reviews | Summit Treestands |