Im the guy that brings a lot. Death before discomfort, pack lite, freeze at night...all that Jazz. My "A Lot" is probably lighter than most stand hunters. I bring the TP, rubber gloves,water, extra biners, extra belay device, some extra string, my long rope and my short tether and a back up amsteel linemans, back band, some lite camera gear (GoPro) along with the usuals (gear strap, hooks, knee pads or tree pad, stick and saddle). Im still less than 20 lbs and the comfort of knowing I have it is worth the extra weight to me. Im not from fast stock, but we can carry a lot a long way!