OK after hunting west for over 25 years, and trying everything. This is just a work for us Old Guys.
Backpack/fanny. Lighter, space blanket, Water, knives alot of knives samich U ain't gonna starve, U can't walk from camp more than a few miles so what the Fuk is with a gps, and not getting back.
Water did I mention Water. however we hunt above tree line mostly so water is not a factor drink outa creeks NO PROBLEM EVER...
If you wnat you can come with us never a dull moment never not got something and never not had fun.
Life is short there is NO book written on a "standard" hunt enjoy what you are given and have a chance to recieve.
GO FOR IT.