Here is a thread for camping, hiking and bugout gear. Basically if you need to cover a distance on foot and want some way to carry as much as you reasonably can. As a twofer, most gear that's appropo to this thread will do great if you're interested in multiday hunting trips / hikes.

This morning I found an ebayer putting out ALICE packs. This one has the frame and according to the seller's feedback they are in good condition. For less than $41 including shipping I think its hard to beat - even the lower end, no-frame packs I see run into the $65 range typically.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Military-Army-su...item2c53166506

Water containers - I actually like the stainless steel / aluminum 750mL water containers. Worst-case you can boil it in the same container you're storing it (though of course don't rely solely on boiling if you don't have to.)

What else guys? I am planning on several extended hiking trips culminating in a 9-day coyote/mountain lion hunt on foot in Jan '11. Not to mention of course relevant bugout preparedness.