Hey Tim, you are spending WAY too much on hunting gear...I have killed some nice deer (im 23 by the way) in the last ten years I have been hunting (eh, seriously bowhunting for 6 now). I would say 0 of those deer were the result of me having new hunting gear or stands or whatever. Most of the stuff I have is used before I get it (either from my dad, grandpa or online). I shoot a 25 year old bow and am efficient out to 25 yards. I use two hang on stands that were bought for 60 bucks for the pair, with 20 steps too. Point being, spend less and don't worry as much. Spend more time afield as that will give you an immeasurable edge compared to having new gear. But hey, its your money and if you have it to spend more power to ya.