RE: How do you carry your gear into the woods?
I have a pretty large fanny pack that I use. If I am using my climber (which I usually do) I set it in my climber near the top and attach the straps that wrap around the main compartment around the climber's chains. That way I pack it in on my back with my climber. Also, when I have my climber set up at the base of the tree, I use those straps to attach the pack to the arm rest of the climber and climb with it attached to the stand. If I'm hunting with a fixed position stand or from the ground, I wear it around my waist.