I've always wondered this too. I hunt mostly ladder stands. I've had a lot of success out of them and rarely noticed a negative about them. Like others have said just make sure it's brushed in pretty good and watch your backdrop. Get them up early too. Mine stay up all year round. I've had some that have been out there for over 10 years. I just spend a day checking them all out and making little adjustments if necessary. IMO they become part of the woods. Nothing beats the ability to just slither up the ladder with no noise and be hunting in 10 seconds.