I've been able to do both, depending on where I'm hunting. In Missouri I use a tree stand and wear camo but I do use a Marlin 30-30 lever action that was my grandfathers but got passed down to me by my father. In Colorado, we set up camp about 8,000 feet up with no amenities other than your tent, sleeping bag, propane stove, and coolers of venison and beer. Don't have to wear camo up there usually and no tree stands. I actually hunted with my 30-30 which most people found odd because of the distances you have to shoot. Worked for me though!