Most days I strap them to my pack. I have a DIY where I attached paracord to top and bottom of my fleece pack and after I load everything up inside pack, I attach the sticks to outside. I like to have everything in/on pack and carry my bow with left hand.... I keep my right hand free to manage brush, vines and to trim with pruners as needed. I also use my right hand to use compass or my cell phone.