You don't have to buy the bracket stands if you're going to use an extra ratchet anyway.

Do what I do and buy whatever stand you want. Use screw in utility hooks to hold your stand steady at the top of your climb while you get your ratchet put together. When your tightening it down, lift it a couple of inches off the hook.

Another idea if you are worried about folks sitting your stand or stealing it because you leave the lockon on the tree: Buy your normal sticks and leave them on the trees you use leading upto your stand. Leave a 5-10' gap between the top of your sticks and your lockon. Pick you up one or two individual strap on sections to carry into the stand and place in the gap each sit. Super quiet and prevents the lazy folks in your club from sitting your spot or taking your stuff.