It depends on how you define success. being wet and/or cold with poor fitting clothing, gear that breaks, but you shoot a critter is success, then you probably don't gain a lot. But to me, success is enjoying the whole hunt in every aspect and notching my tag is only part of that. Sure, those guys of yesteryear shot stuff in jeans/flannel/carharts, but if given the chance, most of them would have opted for better gear. How much is having gear that doesn't break worth? I personally do not want the aggravation of gear that doesn't perform. Ironically, compared to most of the guys here, I would be in the middle of the pack in terms of gear. No Swarovskis, no Seek Outside, no custom rifles, etc.