I carry a BM altitude 2 in my kill kit. I may or may not carry a Grip in my pocket. When whitetail hunting I usually have an M4 BM Contego in my pocket. Large and tough blade can handle the manicuring of lanes if needed.
I use WBBB double layer. Hammock system weighs more than a good ground system. Hammock system is invaluable if you are in an area with no flat ground. Hammock system is useless in J&P. I use a WB Yeti 3/4 underquilt paired with a thinlight foam pad between the hammock layers. I put my glassing...
Goosefeet Gear down bacalava is available for those who need head warmth. I use one when it gets below 20F. They also make down sleeping booties but I have not tried those.
I find quilt width makes a huge difference. I turn several times during the night and I find my narrow quilt (48 inches) lets in drafts when I roll and it takes forever to warm up after a draft gets in. I do not have this problem when it is used in a hammock system with under-quilt. I am moving...
If you are looking to stay mobile and take full advantage of the late hunt, you might not even start looking for camping spot until after dark. The limiting factor becomes the finding enough clear flat area to support your tents footprint in the dark. I started with a hammock and tarp but found...
I do not carry a side arm hunting, fishing or hiking in any state. I used to carry a wheel gun in griz territory but now only spray. I carry neither in Colorado. Caliber big enough to stop a grizzly is too heavy to be carrying all the time. If I did feel the need to carry it would be a revolver...
Brands I have tried
Best bang for your buck / 3.5 season tents Henrey Shires Tarptent
Pro deals if you qualify Big Agnes, Nemo and Sierra Designs
I have used quality shelters from all of these brands
I will give Seek Outside a try next time I am in the mood for a change
I leave the GPS at home now and go with OnX and an inreach mini. I used to carry the GPS just to save the tracks but inReach mni saves 10 minute tracks to the Garmin cloud. Tracks are very valuable to me when I am scouting for the next year
Satellite Communicator: Send or receive messages anywhere in the world. Must subscribe to a plan from Garmin to use. Unit is like new, I have upgraded to an InReach Mini to save a few ounces. Please research online before buying . $90 sent by priority mail...
I carry a short tensor. I was going to leave the inflation bag at home to save weight but after using it I am more than willing to tote the extra couple of ounces.