Game bags?

[Craig Holland]

Are caribou games bags worth the money or is there a less expensive synthetic game bag? Or a better option all together?

 

[JimP]

I used some on my Arizona deer hunt last December and I think where they are at their best is their light weight if you are packing.

I have made some out of heavy weight cotton that I actually prefer but the weight adds up quick if you are packing enough for a elk. We usually leave them at camp and bring them in on the second pack out.

As for a better option it all depends what and where you are hunting. On the cost side you have to figure that they are not a one time use bag but you will get years out of them if you take care of them.

 

[Gr8bawana]

I've been using the same Alaska Game Bags for at least 5 years now. They are great, very strong and durable and thy wash up nicely.

 

[CrimsonArrow]

I like the caribou bags over a heavy cotton bag because they let more air near the meat, letting evaporation cool and dry the meat surface. I've carried moose quarters in them without tearing, so they're plenty strong for pretty much anything you can put in them.

 

[Tim McCoy]

Worth it if weight and durability are important. I like mine. TAG (I think) is another brand and Cabela’s has some good ones too.

 

[bghunter]

Buy Caribou and you will never regret.

 

[WapitiBob]

Meat sticks to Caribou game bags, as in pulling chunks out of the muscles type sticking. Other than that, they're great.

 

[kidoggy]

Meat sticks to Caribou game bags, as in pulling chunks out of the muscles type sticking. Other than that, they're great.

hmmm.. never had that issue.

 

[Bonecollector]

I used the Alaska Game Bags for the past 4-5 years without issue. However, last year I switched over to Caribou Bags for a dramatic weight savings. They are very durable and re-usable. Much easier to clean than the Alaska Bags.
It's roughly 30% more $, but very much worth it IMHO.

 

[JimP]

A easy trick to clean the blood out of your heavy cotton game bags is to get a container such as a 5 gallon bucket or plastic garbage can.

Then put the bags into it and fill it with water and some Biz laundry detergent. Then let them soak for a couple of days then throw them into the washer. You will be surprised at how clean they get even with old dried caked on blood.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I use Blackovis, Ovis game bags. They are reusable, breathable and come with rubber gloves. Well worth the money

 

[tim]

in my opinion, the synthetic is a lot lighter and easier to carry, they pack up much smaller, basically just more convient. The heavy cotton ones, breathe better and are more durable. so use the synthetic to get back to your base camp and if hanging for awhile, switch over to the cotton. And yes meat sticks to the synthetic.

 

[WapitiBob]

yea, vacuum sealed synthetic are nice to pack but they don't breath worth a dam. Try blowing thru one...
Those old Allen Outfitter bags are real nice, just bulky.

 

[kidoggy]

pilla case.

 

[CoHiCntry]

I used the Alaska Game Bags for the past 4-5 years without issue. However, last year I switched over to Caribou Bags for a dramatic weight savings. They are very durable and re-usable. Much easier to clean than the Alaska Bags.
It's roughly 30% more $, but very much worth it IMHO.

How much weight savings are we talking? I?ve been using Alaska game bags for years too.

 

[Bonecollector]

I'll have to check my pack list items by weight but I believe when comparing the elk bags it was about 3 1/2 lbs. it also stuff down to about a third of the size. It was a no-brainer for me because I do a lot of backcountry backpack hunting.


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[Mule3006Elk]

Like TAG bags. Very good luck with them.

 

[Slugz]

We talking full quarter bags or boned out bags?

 

[Bonecollector]

Yes I also hear good things about Tag bags. I think the weight difference from the original set I started with, Alaska game bags purchase from Cabela's, is about 3 pounds.


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[BAKPAKR]

I haven’t used the Caribou bags. I have used the TAG bags for boned out elk in my Kifaru Longhunter and I agree with Mule3006Elk —they worked very well. I hope they work equally as well for WY moose this fall in my new Reckoning.