Saying your treestand/blind is in place, how much and what gear do you take every time you hunt? I take:
1.bow 2. thermacell 3.assortment of calls(rattlebag, bleat can, grunt,) 4.binoculars 5.rangefinder
6.scent/scent killer7.sometimes a camera

Did I forget anything?

How long do you usually stay in the stand? I usually take a drink and snacks just in case.

Bow, few calls, wind checker, skinning knife and a couple different cover scents....Oh yeah, I always keep a finger tab in my bag just in case something happens to my release!!!!

I am starting to take an extra release in my packwith me in the woods this year. Can't go wrong with redundancy. Especially if you leave your primary release in the truck a half a mile away.

It varies, depending on the time of year and how long I plan to be on stand. Generally, though.....

Thermacell
Binos
Grunt tube
Flagging tape
Knife
Water
Snacks
Cell Phone (let's face it, you just NEVER know. After doing CPR on my best friend while fishing..I never leave home w/out it.)
2 way radio (if hunting w/ others)

That's really about it. I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but I travel light.

If my stand's in place then I hace a bowhook, there.

So.....Binos, only.

Took me a while to realize I don't need the other stuff........really.

Typical Rut Hunt:

1. Grunt Call
2. Range Finder
3. Rattling Antlers
4. Knife
5. I'm thinking of packing a camera this year
6. Binos

Dan

Seams like more each year: Backpack, bow pull string, deer pull rope, wind detector, range finder, earth scent, rattle bag, calls, knife, head light, mini hand light, license, safety harness, cover up scent, sent dispensers, scent rubber gloves, rubber field dressing gloves, pelvic saw, extra release, branch trimmer, extra clothes if needed water, lunch, cell phone, bow and usually my climber stand. With stand 49 lbs. +-.

If hunting out of my Jeep I also take and leave in the Jeep: Big hand light, deer cart, first aid kit, extra rope, painters tarp to name a few items.

I take the following religiously: cushion for my not so compy LW stand
flash light(2)
knife
tree hooks(4)
release(2)
camera
zip lock bags for heart & liver
"Can" call, grunt tube, rattling "horns"/rut
something to eat/drink
lighter(2)
Marlboro's
drag rope!

usually what i bring is- Grunt Tube, bow, release, rattle bag, flashlight, knife and i cant forget the skoal.
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