Mark,

You might give the Coghlan Emergency Bag a try. They are only about $4.00. Put only one loop of duct tape on the closed end. That way your feet can stick up without poking the bag. Then put three more loops on the open end to hold it open. Sliding in there is a very secure feeling. It is like getting in your tent. Use the trash bags filled with pine needles for blankets. Add gloves, a stocking cap, and something for your neck and you will be warmer.

One of the LED headlamps with a flash mode is a wonderful thing. Still have to get my twins Petzal headlamps.

I hope you are using a good signal mirror that has the sighting hole that creates the bright spot for aiming. Also the Fox 40 and Storm whistles are worth looking for. The Storm is the loudest, it is the boating section of WalMart for $4.88.

There is nothing more real than hunting! Enjoy!