Got to thinking, (which is rare for me), that it might be interesting to hear what we all consider to be the 2 favorite, or most useful items that we take into the hunting fields.
For myself it would be my 8x42 Swarovski binoc's, and an older pair of Filson, oil skin pants.
I can think of lot's, but those come to mind before all else; rifle's not included.

For me it's an old Brookwood Pack, inexpensive simple and made of 'saddle cloth' but carries all the stuff I want and need, and it's washable. I've had it a long time, I'm thinking of getting Kathy Kelly to build a clone of it before it dies.....getting my pack out and making sure it has what I want in it before I go hunting just sets the mood, I like just seeing it sometimes...

Second thing would be my Leica ranging binoculars, they are simply awesome.

camera

Fannypack. It contains ammo, knife, tags, etc. so I never have to think twice when I go out, just grab the rifle and pack and everything is with me.

I also have a pair of older Bushnell Binocs that always go with me. They no longer make them any more. They are part of their now discontinued "GlassesOn" series. They work great with my glasses and still have crystal clear lenses after all these years.

The second item would be my fanny pack. It has all the essentials in it.

windstopper and butt wiper

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Originally posted by ravenr:
windstopper and butt wiper

AMEN!!

Newer fleece cothing,GPS

My dogs

Binos and Copenhagen. I can get by without most other stuff.

ahhh windstopper and copenhagen,no,
copenhagena and butt wiper,no
butt wipe and....hey that a hard choice
copenhagen has to be in there somewhere

Real Cuban Cohibas and TP.

Rich

1. DEET - Greatest thing to help sit still while Hunting ever devised.
2. Full Camo Face Mask - The arrow flingers got this correct. It really helps hide a person.
3. Poncho - Real nice in the rain and it totally breaks up the human form when sneaking around. You can walk right past Deer if you keep your steps short and the wind is coming from them.

Interesting topic.

Hi,

1- My Zeiss Victory FL 10x42.
2- My Assolo mountain boots.

1. Swarovski 10x42's
2. Fleece watchcap (if it's cold)
I almost listed surefire e2e lite as number 2 but I hardly ever use a lite but when I do have to it sure is nice.

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Originally posted by ravenr:
ahhh windstopper and copenhagen,no,
copenhagena and butt wiper,no
butt wipe and....hey that a hard choice
copenhagen has to be in there somewhere

+1

I probably have a couple favorite rifles but the one thing I don't ever leave home without is my daypack.

Chapstick and twist ties

Alice pack and Leupold pocket binos.

8x42 Leica

Tin foil and blue tarps.

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2 favorite, or most useful items that we take into the hunting fields

1. Rifle
2. Ammo

All kidding aside, a spare pair of socks sure is nice when it's raining or snowing ... nothing like a dry pair of socks. I always have a spare pair in my hunting bag. And I'll second the camera, pictures last a lot longer than the hunt.

1. Leica 8X42 binocs
2. Tigersharp knife (fixed blade)

I can't believe no one mentioned their knife? You gents like to drag them out whole? Or do you just gut 'em with your teeth?

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Originally posted by Kenati:
1. Leica 8X42 binocs
2. Tigersharp knife (fixed blade)

I can't believe no one mentioned their knife? You gents like to drag them out whole? Or do you just gut 'em with your teeth?

He only asked for our 2 favorite or 'most useful' but I always have a knife or 3 in my pack that I like!!

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Originally posted by Sevenxbjt:
Binos and Copenhagen. I can get by without most other stuff.

I hear you there but the question is long cut or snuff?

Other than the standard items I like:
Multiple knives
Beef Jerky (the more the better)

i also overlooked the obvious items
gun or bow
ammo or arrows
binos and spotting scope
a knife and copenhagen is part of my everyday gear.
my dad one time gave me grief about gutting game with a pocket knife,said i needed to buy a good "hunting" knife.
didn't tell him i'd forgotten mine.
years later on a late cow hunt for him, we walked up on a cow he had downed and he pulls
out his pocket knife and says
guess i'll try your way.
i never said a word

swiss army knife and duct tape

Theres too many!

Swarovski 8.5 X 42 EL's
Stoney Point Shooting Sticks

These go every time!

Then Leica 1200 CRF
More than one knife
Bunsaver Cushion
Call (Predator or turkey, etc)
Para Cord
Try to forget the Cell Phone!

God Bless, Louis

Compass and fixed blade knife.

My Ziess Victory 10X42 Binocs and Outdoor Edge Swingblade knife. Good shooting.

Sony MP3 player

My 8x30 Steiner predator pros, and my daypack (which holds the rest except my rifle).

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Originally posted by ravenr:
a knife and copenhagen is part of my everyday gear.

Fair point, as my binos and copenhagen are always at least in my pickup.

So I guess I would have to say my walking/shooting stick and my Danner hunting boots.

sevenxbjt
sounds like we would "get along" ole'man
hence the windstopper(wyoming)
and the butt wiper,since i've grown hair on my ass pinecones just don't cut it anymore

If I had to replace my hunting stuff, my first purchase would be another pair of Swarovski binocs. Other than that, I'd say a quality fanny pack and a hat would have me about ready to walk out the door.

.My Gransfors Bruks Jagarens Yxa (Hunters Axe).
The rounded flay poll makes skinning easy.
.A package of baby ass wipes along with sufficent T.P.