If I'm never getting more than a mile from the house or truck, I don't take much along. I'll leave a small pack on my 4 wheeler at the truck with my field dressing gear - sharpener, knife, block & tackle,

A guy doesn't need GPS or compass to sit a stand a half mile from their truck.

I keep a field knife in my pack, a headlamp, usually camera cards, snacks/food & drinks, and a book. I keep a spare release when bow hunting. If I weren't taking food & drink, I wouldn't haul a pack at all, it all fits in pockets comfortably.

Whitetail stand hunting in the back 40 is different than backpack hunting 10 miles from where you put in 5 days ago.