My dad has hunted from a 10' ladder stand for as long as I can remember. He always carries a thermos full of coffee and smokes on stand, and kills multiple deer each year.I used to get irked when he'd drive us to the farm, and smoke in his truck, after I just took a scent free shower, and washed all my hunting clothes in scent free soap, and bagged em up with pine branches, etc. I don't let it bother me any more.