Rake

[Benb]

IF i hunt off the ground, I always carry a hand rake (prefer plastic one taped up so it doesn't clang in my bag) to quickly clear dead leaves from where I plan on moving around on to get into position.
I bought one at menards for like 3 bucks cpl years back. Usually I try to stand on my stand platform to reduce sound moving but in a pinch, the rake works well.
Pair a saddle with a dirt ground and become death

 

[Weldabeast]

I carry 2 with me everywhere I go. Great multi tool. They can pound sand, kick rocks, hit the road,.......and rake leaves

 

[CooterBrown]

They work well to cover that big buck track as well as that gobbler track you don't want everyone to see.

 

[rutjr]

A couple years ago I found a raked trail it was beautiful you could walk on it without making a sound. I followed it to the back of someones house so I turned around and followed it the other way and it led right to a treestand. I'm guessing about 1/4 mile long. Not many people go in there so I don't think anyone will bother him but what a way to tell everyone where you live and where your stand is