I use an Ole man climber.I like it because I can get REALLY high on it.I've had deer right under the stand with no clue that I have the scope on him.I also use a couple of ladder stands.They have their place also.Finally I use a ground blind on occasion and have killed some deer using it.My favorite by far is the climber though.I don't claim it's the best for everyone,but it is the best for me.
I prefer a ground blind. No matter what the weather is like or what season it is, you can hunt comfortable. I have one perminent one that is set up in a field where I can shoot up to 450 yards. I have a pop-up one that I use for ML and xbow that is set up just inside the edge of the woods. And my favorite.......a bucket....totally portable.