I've had the same dilema. Trying to walk cross country through the woods in the dark with equipment just doesn't happen quietly. Humans are simply not a nocturnal animal. We are out of place in the woods in the dark. Usually right out of the box, you stumble loudly on a branch, then get poked in the eye. Stop and regroup, breathe, allow your eyes to adjust.

I just hate using flashlight.I believedeer can see that from a long ways, and that they can peg it as human and that they can easily peg your location / destination.

Allow yourself a full hour to walk in. Plan on being set up by shooting light. Just go very slowly, allow your eyes to adjust to the dark. One step at a time, every step a prayer.