search, sheep gear
lots of info.... the lighter your gear to better your trip
start with over night trips n work your way up...
7 day is a little much for a 1st timer, but if you like it you will find ways to stay out longer, i think 14 days in the early season is lots of fun, 7 in late season,,,
good pack, good boots, good rain gear
should be high on the list
i dont like packing a 4 season tent because of weight, ive used a summer tent in the winter, wasnt fun but i did it...
im going out in jan or feb in this to see what its like in the winter
http://store.kifaru.net/megatarp-p85.aspx
and test your gear before taking it on your hunt, nothing worst then something failing