Watch your harness straps when traveling by quad or gator. I climbed aboard with a fellow hunter and he took off (slow thank god) and my tether strap was hanging down. the wheel rolled over it and about ripped me off the gator and left a nasty bruise on my shoulder. He stopped in time with me yellin. I dont wanna sound stupid but it was dark and I usually have it all tucked in but I had to bring a tree strap with me on this occasion because it wasnt my stand and it fell loose when I didnt notice in the hustle to get out there so this extra long business was hangin behind my back. It coulda been a bad situation had he not stopped quick enough or took off faster. I usually keep the tree teather on my own trees with a Carabiner attachment thats rated for way over what I need for a fall.
In regards to tree stands and straps: Loosen them at the end of the season if you are not taking the stand completely off the tree. Be sure to check your straps and resecure them in July or August.