if you are out in LI gun season when its cold, i suggest carrying in your warmest outer layers and putting on once you settle in. You do NOT want to head out early and work up a sweat underneath all the layers cuz in an hour or 2 you will be miserable once your body adjusts. knife, TP, compass, tags, pen, dragging rope/zip ties, food, WATER..after a few times out you will realize what you do or dont need. Get a good tactical flashlight with a lot of lumens/power so you can walk out in the dark.