Abstract: A tree chair which may be secured to a tree for supporting a user at elevated dispositions includes a rigid base having a pair of spaced apart rails and a flexible band pivotally connected to each rail. The base includes a rigid V-shape tree engaging member and the bands are connectable to each other or a third band so as to encircle the tree. A seat hangs from and is adjustable relative to the base and a back support brace is pivotally mounted on the rails of the base. Sleeve forming clips are pivotally connected to opposite sides of the brace to provide guides for the banding, one band slidably passing through each sleeve prior to the bands being connected about the tree. A spring member resiliently pulls the back support brace toward the rigid gripping member so that in the operative position the brace is pulled tightly against the tree and when disassociated from the tree pulled toward the stowed condition of the tree chair.

Abstract: Apparatus for climbing a tree has two frames, each frame having a rigid base portion with a flexible adjustable tree encircling band mounted thereon. A turnbuckle is connected to ends of each band for drawing together and separating the ends so as to change the effective length of the band. The rigid base portions of each frame have tree gripping edges which together with the bands and resiliently biased braces acts to secure each frame to the tree. Adjustment of the turnbuckles changes the attitude of the base relative to the ground. One of the frames is positioned above the other on the tree and they are alternatively raised up the tree or lowered down the tree. The upper frame includes a seat which hangs from the rigid base and is slidable, vertically adjustable and pivotable relative to the base. The lower frame has a platform upon which the feet of a user may rest while standing or seated on the seat.