RE: What do you take to the stand with you?
How about a radio to communicate with a buddy. Being a Boy Scout, I havea whistle attached to my compass in case I get turned around in the woods while tracking. Although I've never used it, I know I have it. Most of the stuff you mentioned, I also leave at camp. Too much junk to fish through while hunting. Make sure you have food and water if you plan to hunt the whole day. I bring apples.