what are some of the essentials for bow hunting, things you want leave the truck with out.

I carry too much crap. But here's the master list

Face mask
Mesh gloves
Hook for the tree
Rope to pull up gear
Bowhanger (I won't go in the woods without it)
Knife
Latex gloves
Range finder
Binocs (depends where I hunt)
Radio depending if hunting with someone
Extra glove (if traditional finger shooting)
Spare trigger (saved me many times when wheelin)
Head Lamp
Spare maglight flashlight (nice to have when looking for blood)
GPS (sometimes depends where I hunt)
Snacks (got too when diabetic)

Depends on where I'm hunting, but I've cut down on what I used to carry.. other than hunting stuff, Flashlight and a knife are my two things I don't leave without.

knife, release, bow, rangefinder

So do I,

add to that

Video camera
Xtra MiniDV tapes
Digital camera
Tree Arm strapped to pack
several grunt calls
rattle bag
bottled water
snack
folding saw
ratchet pruners
spool of white thread
extra broadhead blades
Allen wrench set


All of it is part of what I love to do.

Funny you should ask I was just going over this tonight.

Flashlights (1 mag light, 1 headlamp)
Field wipes
tree arm for vid camera
vid camera
realtree EZ hanger
folding trim saw
range finder
binoculars
knife
hoist rope
calls
candy bar or sandwich
bottle of vitamin water or reg water
gloves
wind checker

I think that was it.

Oh wait.........TP.

Bigcountry covered 99% of it. About the only thing's i add is a fold up saw and a couple of different calls (grunt tube, can, diaphram turkey calls).

Dan

Usually i pack my range finder, binoculars, extra release, field wipes, wind checker, bow rope, knife, flashlight. If I am out for a long time, some food and water.

Shane

I CARRY ALL THE ABOVE LISTS WITH YATZEE AND THE ONE THING I DONT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT. T.P.

Depending on the situation but usually these items.
minimag and headband
range finder
binos
bow hook
rope
release
GPS
saw
knife
compass
spare batteries
lighter
camera