These guys have some great advice. Get ready for anything. We started backpack hunting in a great spot. Each time we went in we seemed to kill something and burried our gear to pack the meat out. After a while we had so much stuff in there and such a large hole that we decided to go in on the off season and burry 3, 55 gallon drums. Now we have a complete camp that we hauled in on our backs complet with everything a guy could need and then some. Some of the strangest items are irrigation boots, a large folding table that we found on the mountain, electric pumps for the air matresses etc. These are not items that I would bring in for a one time hunt. We used to pack very light and eat foods that needed to be hydrated when we first started hunting this area. Ramen noodles, instant oats, and gourmet meals in a pack, where all we had to add is hot water for a good tasty meal. Powdered drinks are great and make a nice base liquid for a drink of crown royal to settle you down for the night. Good planning and preperation is very important here. Try to bring only items that can be used for more than one thing. This will help keep the weight down that you will be carrying. A good pack is what you will need also. Don't go buying any frame pack. Make sure that it is comfortable and has good support. If not I can bet that you will be visiting the chiorpractor when you get home.