Don't be a sucker!

[S.Clancy]

There you go, those are the one's I've got. Cheap enough not to bother making my own. Too small for Elk quarters though without debining.

I have used them for elk quarters for years. Sure, they make the quarters look like fat chicks in yoga pants, but none have blown a seem or anything.

 

[Coveyleader]

I would never skimp on game bags, that cotton is going to rip to shreds at the worse time. I've reused my Tag bags on multiple Elk, they are bomb proof and worth the cost.

My experience says otherwise and with animals much bigger than elk.

 

[5MilesBack]

I have used them for elk quarters for years. Sure, they make the quarters look like fat chicks in yoga pants, but none have blown a seem or anything.

You might be thinking of the Allen Outfitter bags.......the stretchy ones. These Backcountry Meat bags aren't stretchy and are fixed 20"x30" designed for deboning and hauling the meat.

 

[S.Clancy]

You might be thinking of the Allen Outfitter bags.......the stretchy ones. These Backcountry Meat bags aren't stretchy and are fixed 20"x30" designed for deboning and hauling the meat.

I'll have to check when I get home. I know damn sure I have never deboned an elk into a game bag. I've carried those bones all over creation.

 

[Gerbdog]

The bloods gonna mess up that sweet sports print on cloth though.... dang it.

 

[goathunter]

You do get years out of caribou bags so it's probably a wash. Take home, spray off, throw in the washer, don't tell the wife. I got my latest on sale for $60 (rokslide discount!), so 10 uses and we're even with your sheets. Unless you're re-using the home made ones that is.

I am surprised on the weight though if I saw this before buying fancy bags I would be inclined to go this route with the vacuum seal bags if I sewed.

 

[Coveyleader]

The bloods gonna mess up that sweet sports print on cloth though.... dang it.

It's my trademark. I always try to get weird looking sheets and will pick them over the standard white all day long. I figure if a guy walks by and see elk quarters bagged up in "underoos" they will get a laugh.

 

[Ryan Avery]

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[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

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I half expected to see some pillow cases for sale

 

[Coveyleader]

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Friends don't let friends get haircuts, and friends don't let friends buy 70 game bags!

 

[IdahoElk]

My experience says otherwise and with animals much bigger than elk.

Cool

 

[400orBust]

I think pillow cases and sheets are fine if you are road hunting or staying close to a road. I've used them and they work for that. For the last 8-10 years I've used caribou gear meat only bag as I only backpack hunt and bone out my meat. They are lighter, stronger, have a cinch cord, reflective tape, don't tear as easily as a cotton pillow case and....I'm still on my first set from at least 8, maybe 10, years ago. I think that is a good deal. I pressure wash them when done each year to get the gunk off then throw them in the wash.

 

[trophyhill]

I've used Tag Bags, Carribou Bags, Alaska Bags, i believe they were HS Bags and most recently Kifaru boned bags that i could get full antelope quarters in, and others that i cannot remember the names of. I like the Carribou and now the Kifaru bags the best so far and will continue to buy my bags. If however i were to use pillow cases, I'd be sure to get the ones that had a high thread count so the meat would be comfortable for the packout

 

[Coveyleader]

I've used Tag Bags, Carribou Bags, Alaska Bags, i believe they were HS Bags and most recently Kifaru boned bags that i could get full antelope quarters in, and others that i cannot remember the names of. I like the Carribou and now the Kifaru bags the best so far and will continue to buy my bags. If however i were to use pillow cases, I'd be sure to get the ones that had a high thread count so the meat would be comfortable for the packout

Had to laugh at this......... Not at you, just in general as I know you're an elk hunter......... "Full antelope quarters" ha! You could fit those in your brown paper bag used for lunch and still have room.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Had to laugh at this......... Not at you, just in general as I know you're an elk hunter......... "Full antelope quarters" ha! You could fit those in your brown paper bag used for lunch and still have room.

If you have baggy pants just put them in your pockets.

Since this turned into a review thread I figured I'd throw out that I like the Ovis Sacks for bags even though it makes me a sucker. The red bags are 3.4 oz each for Elk size and can be had for $12 on camofire. I like the reflective strips.

 

[5MilesBack]

Friends don't let friends get haircuts

Sometimes friends have to TELL friends to get a haircut, let alone let them. And 70 game bags.......that's a killing hunting trip.

 

[Scoot]

I use Alaskan game bags. I use them once and throw them away. I'm certainly not rich, but this is such a small expense that I don't sweat it. If saving a few bucks in the way the OP does is worth it to him, then good for him! Sounds like it works well and he's happy with it. I'm happy with what I use too.

 

[fishslap]

I’ll stick with my tag bags. I like the size, low weight, and how they help dry/cool the outside of the meat. I think I’ve been using a set for about 10 years.

 

[Windigo]

How are you cinching them closed and hanging them in trees (when needed)? I have 8-10 animals hauled/hung using my Argali bags and they are showing no signs of stopping soon.

Clove hitch, dude

 

[Huntingfarandwide]

Are we going through this again?