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Old 05-07-2008 | 05:07 AM
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1. small 1st-aid kit
2. bino's
3. GPS
4. couple of knives
5. rope
6. can call
7. pen
8. pack of Marlboro's & lighter
9. towelettes
10. extra tab
11.extra bowstring
12. bottle of water and snacks
13. probably a few other things I can't remember off-hand
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Old 05-07-2008 | 05:58 AM
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I used to pack in a pack load of stuff. Don't do that anymore, I am a firm believer in the KISS method. Keep It Simple, Stupid.

Wind checker
1 Knife
Water
thermacell
scent elimination spray
grunt call
GPS
flagging tape

That's pretty much it. I have a bag on my stand that has my pull up rope and a limb saw in it, as well as a screw in step. I can carry that stuff in a small fanny pack.
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:08 AM
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OKbowhunter, I know it seems like a lot. It may be to some. I have gotten caught in the past in certain situations though that were out of the norm. Some of the stuff is just personal preference, but most of it could mean the difference in a good day or crying in your Fruit Loops.[:-]
LOL...

I carry a bow hook.
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:11 AM
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ORIGINAL: mobow

I used to pack in a pack load of stuff. Don't do that anymore, I am a firm believer in the KISS method. Keep It Simple, Stupid.

Wind checker
1 Knife
Water
thermacell
scent elimination spray
grunt call
GPS
flagging tape

That's pretty much it. I have a bag on my stand that has my pull up rope and a limb saw in it, as well as a screw in step. I can carry that stuff in a small fanny pack.
That's pretty much how I carry now too. With the exception of the GPS, which I don't have nor need, that is pretty much the same list I carry. I carry everything in a small fannypack as well (actually the top portion of one of my Kelty packs that is detachable). The only other things I can add to this list is first-aid kit, to me this is a must have in any situation, and I also carry a small fire building kit.
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:31 AM
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The biggest addition for this season will be the Sony Handicam and either a tripod for traditional hunting from blinds or the bow camera mount.
Been filming during turkey season for the first time ever and you guys that haven't bit the bullet and bought even a decent Handicam are really really missing the boat on capturing some great memories.


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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:36 AM
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LOL...

I carry a bow hook.
Don't come whining to me when you have to wipe with that bow hook. Ouch!![:-]

you guys that haven't bit the bullet and bought even a decent Handicam are really really missing the boat on capturing some great memories.
Ditto Matt. I started a little last season and I will bring it almost every hunt this year. Nothing like it.

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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:43 AM
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1. knife
2. grunt call
3. "the can"
4. surefire flashlight
5. extra batteries
6. soda
7. jerkey
8. head net
9. releases
10. scent away spray
11. a pen
12. marking tape
I think that is it! I dont have to long a walk and normally when I shoot one I walk back to the vehicle and take off my hunting clothes and put on tracking clothes(they are still scent free ...just not my hunting clothes).
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:57 AM
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I guess I'm lucky, LT....

I've never even had to take a whiz from stand. My sits are typically in the 4-6 hour range.
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Old 05-07-2008 | 07:08 AM
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I guess I keep it pretty simple compared to some. If I'm in my Summit, I have two side bags with all my stuff in them, like my Prussic, saw, light, grunt call, EZ hanger, handicam and arm. That's about it. If I'm in a hang-on then that stuff is in my pack. I keep some TP in a pocket of my pants. I used to carry everything I owned, now I keep it to a bare minimum.

Jeff, you must have a bladder like a basketball!
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Old 05-07-2008 | 07:27 AM
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1. MAD Grunt call
2. Primos Estrous Can
3. Primos Puppet Can(ghetto rigged)
4. Primos Long Can
5. Primos e-Can
6. Quaker Boy Squeeze and Bleat
7. TrueGrunter Hands Free Grunt Call
8. 2 Knives
9. Rope
10. Pruning Saw
11. Plastic Bag With Tags
12. GPS
13. Small Zip Lock of Spare Parts (String Loop, Hex Drivers, Ect.)
14. Range Finder
15. Binocs
16. Screw In Quiver Recepticle
17. TP
18. Water Bottle
19. Snacks/Energy Bars
20. Brownimg Four way Light (High/Low/Red/Blue Blood Trailing)
21. Spare Batteries
22. Digital Camera and/or Handycam
23. Dead Down Wind Mouth Spray
24. Spare Pull-up Rope
25. Screw in Bow/Equip Holder

I don't carry all of this all of the time. I often take the mini pack portion off of my Cabela's pack and carry less early season. Later I use the full pack and put my coat in it until I settle in my stand. After looking at this I think I need less can calls

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