if it were me(and my camera wouldnt get stolen) id buy the camera now..get it out there...see whats left out there before the antlers shed...you said your buying everything between now and the season...whats more stands and another blind gunna help you NOW?? hold your shed down to the ground...good dust collectors..other than that i think the camera is the best choice right now. though i love to scout and you still gotta scout even with a camera id love to have one...here it wouldnt last a day in the woods..