How do you guys prepare a new tree stand for the first trip in the woods? Trying to get rid of that new smell.

Put it in the woods

Don't overthink it. Just put it up and let them begin to get accustomed to it.

Rub it down with some old fashioned speed stick deodorant. It'll take the stink right out

piss all over it

I was thinking pour clorox all over it then it will be an attractant ...

Just put it outside somewhere

CALD BATH

I know what you are talking about, and the best thing is just sit it outside for a day or 2 if you can and let it air out. Won't take the new smell totally out, but I don't really think it's a major issue anyhow especially if you are hunting with the right wind.

I would be much more concerned about noises a new tree stand makes much more than smell. For instance, in my experience a new Summit climber's teeth will squeak against a hard barked tree because of the new paint. Take a file and rough up the paint on the teeth a little bit. It'll give you a little more bite in the tree as well as reduce or eliminate noise.

They’ve come out with CALD wipes now. Less messy