These days deer hunting seems too much focused on equipment and big racks rather than hunting. And a lot of hunters getting "trapped" into the retail trap including me. I have my share of quality rifles with "good glass", GPS, thermacell, scent shield clothing, etc.
Well this year I am getting back to basics and not carrying a backpack full of stuff. Just going to try hunting the way my grandfather taught me. Get up early, eat a good breakfast. Pack a sandwich, canteen, apple and a candy bar in my coat. Grab my rifle (a Win 94 30-30) my knife and a drag rope and have some fun. And come back to camp at dark either with or without a buck.