For anyone using floaters for the first time you're going to be surprised at times. On different trips all from the same tree and stand height you may have them float away in the direction the wind is blowing, blow straight to the ground, or even blow up and back over you against the wind flow at ground level. It would behoove anyone not familiar with winds and thermals to carry a small canister. They don't take up any room or add any extra weight to what you're already carrying.