RE: How many calls
I usually carry 4-8 mouth calls (I lose them often, so it's a constant state of flux), 2 slates (one slate, one aluminum), 2-4 strikers (I lose them often, also), two crow calls, a hawk screamer, 2 owl hoots (one reed, one can), a good set of small binos and a camera. I also carry a Jake and a Hen.
I cover a lot of ground and make several setups/day. I get soaked, sweaty, bloody, tear up my vests, pants, shirts, etc. I lose lots of stuff from newly-developed holes in my vest.
Man I CAN'T WAIT !!