I use what I packed in with, just synched down as much as possible to use as a day pack when I'm spiked out. More often than not thought I hunt with my camp on my back and stay mobile usually not spending more than a night or two in the same place, until I find the elk (or deer, sheep, etc.) I find I am more mobile and can cover more ground this way. IT just means carrying more weight with every step you take. I'm a gram counter so packing in a day pack is not an option I'm willing to excercise.
