I think it depends on your terrain. 2 years ago I tried to get into one of my stands overlooking a hay field after a snow storm and my pegs were so Iced over I couldn't get in. Built up some snow on the edge of the field for a back rest and it was the most comfortable stand Ive ever hunted out of! Got a nice doe about and hour into the hunt out a field no one had seen a deer in the previous season. If you only have few trees to work with, you may want to watch out with tree stands, your newly siloutted body in and otherwise barron area may spook the deer. Ive gotten many deer just sitting on the ground and many deer in a elevated blind. I think its all about blocking your body outline.Ive spent 3 minutes taking some dead brances and stuffing them togetherto break up my outline and worked like a charm. Personally, I think these Pop tent blinds are a little over rated. Some branches and 15 minutes is allyou need. I like it better when I can see all around me and see the sky when I am hunting, that all changes when it rains though!!