For elk hunting I use the Sitka Ascent 1400. Very user friendly for the hunter on the move.

For whitetail hunting in the midwest I use Horn Hunter's Droptine Pack. Plenty of room for everything...

Never been a fan of short sleeves in the woods. Forearms get chewed up from the prickly stuff and I prefer to keep the sun off my arms at higher elevations to reduce sunburn.

I also wear light...

Take it easy the first day. I definately feel it (little lightheaded and slightly winded) once I get out of the truck after driving from about 1500 feet at my home to the mountains out west.

We...