a tree climbing support which includes as a first element , a body support characterized by a body support frame fitted with an adjustable top yoke which is designed to encircle a tree and adjustably support the body support on the tree . the tree climbing support further includes a foot support having a bottom yoke also adapted to adjustably encircle the tree and support the foot support on the tree below the body support . the tree climbing support is advanced up and down the tree by placing the feet on the foot support , with the body resting on the body support and traversing the tree in inchworm fashion by alternately moving the body support and foot support along the tree trunk . the body support and foot support are constructed and sized to facilitate nesting of the foot support inside the body support for transporting the tree climbing support in backpack fashion , on a motorcycle , or in a small all - terrain vehicle .