RE: Breaking up an outline
I've never tried the 3d tape but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I use fake camo branches from Ameristep. They have holders that you can screw in the tree around your stand then you put the branches in the holders. It works pretty well. Another thing I look for is a tree that will help break up the outline. Not all spots I want to put a stand provide good cover, but I try to look for ones that are fairly thick. Then I get up in them and cut a few lanes here and there. The branches and what foliage is left come bow season provides good cover.