Varies. On the low end, I've done some spot and stalk hunts from a boat where I didn't carry anything but my gun, tag, and knife ... didn't bother with water or anything else because I was in the bottom of a deep canyon and there was no real way to get more than 250 yards from the boat. On the high end, there's a hunt I like which is about a 15 mile walk and I usually do it in warmer weather. Basically it's a short cross country walk and the rest is a slow trek down a very old, abandoned, unmaintained road through some incredible deer country. For that, I generally carry a pack capable of hauling a deer out in one load, plus meat sacks, etc and a gallon or more of water. 20 pounds, maybe.
Basically I look at what I am going to need for the specific hunt if I am successful. Take that. Try not to take any extra.
