If it is early season as you have described, six moons lunar solo is my setup. I am only 5'-10 and it can be a little cramped on a sleeping pad. If you are tall, be careful with this one. It is only bad when you get some weather and it starts sagging in on you. The Lunar solo is a center pole...
Primary Pack: Frankenpack Special
1. SG krux frame with aluminum curved stays
2. SG terminus bag. 6000ci, Big-ass simple bag.
3. Kifaru grabit,
4. Kifaru belt with all the pockets and nalgene bottle
5. Lids: Kifaru std lid with either a large belt pouch or a L#L#11, or a Sherman...
as said above, you sleep system is the big variable. I have done 3-4 days in my 3300 Solo bag early season. Late season with a bigger sleeping bag I just put all my food in a 10L dry bag and strap it under the lid. I have also done 10 days late season with 3 dry bags strapped to a 3300.
Hammer...
My lux item for a sept hunt is my Helinox Ground Chair. Long days that time of year. lots of hours sitting in this chair glassing or just taking the mid day break with a view.
Small Duplex Belt, Wolf Gray - $40 SOLD
Small Belt Pouch, Highlander or something close to it - $30 SOLD
Original Longhunter Lid, black - $40 $30
Straps and sleeve have been cutoff.
I pay fees and freight
Insulated Element pants, Max-1 camo. Size 36. I have only warn them once.
They are just too warm for me. I have the suspenders. I do not have the knee pads - $50
Rain Jacket, Size Large, mothwing, super quiet. Better for early season bow hunting instead of late when i hunt. - $40
all prices...
I too use mine as a dry working surface in the TP. I wear mine almost all the time. I don't have a problem with heat. If I am going to carry them anyway, I will carry them on my feet instead of adding to my pack weight. The only time I will ditch is when the days are guaranteed warm and dry all day.