Originally Posted by
bronko22000
I have to laugh at today's "necessary" gear. Fifty + years ago when I started hunting your gear consisted of your rifle, ammo, knife, drag rope, and apple & sandwich stuffed in your coat pocket and a canteen of water (sometimes).
Ya! I really fondly remember those day but today as old as I am I do not want to make any unnecessary trips in and out so I now carry a 25 lb. back pack the 'necessary things' - GOSH I wish I were young and dumb again!!!