I'm doing the Messier list through ASV and aim for 5 objects per viewing night, usually whatever is around at that type of year. But yes I do pick my targets and star hop my way theoretically using a planisphere beforehand. I wouldn't say (as mountaineers put it) I am peak bagging my list, I may spend an hour on each one. I also plan for my dark site, checking skippy sky, local weather conditions etc. and plan all of this around the new moon. A big dob, card tables, eyepiece case, astro chair all packed ready to go, it is a full car, lucky it's a station wagon