I just keep all of my stuff, which is not much at times, in a backpack. I carry it in by the top handle, bow in other, strap the pac it to the tree once I'm up. I used to try and carry everything on my person in pockets and what not but was more of a pain! Plus I video tape most of my hunts or a least have the camera up just in case! I put that in the pac as well with my binos and calls, not a big backpack. I'd rather have the option to have the room than not! Good luck!