I'm with you,getting blood on the seat would not be good. My back pack full of stuff, lunch,and then the clothes I have to carry in to keep from sweating. The stand doesnt need and extra 10lbs. Might be ok for the young guys. Myself i dont need the extra weight on my shoulders. My buddy and I just use a cart to haul are stands and stuff in and then lock the cart to a tree. Much easier.