Tips for loading a bike for packing(walking) an elk out/

[Spork]

I've packed out several times with both standard mtn bike and E-BIKE, usually using bike as cart, not riding (unless easy trail/road, and legal). Both bikes have front and rear racks, Lash game bags with boned out meat to racks with p-cord, like panniers. Antlers and head can get tied on top or on handlebars. Balance the load. Watch for abrasion (wheels etc eating holes in your nice game bags). Uphills can be a good push. Steep downhills disc brakes are a godsend. I think they work better than the game carts I see around,

I've used some sleds too (when snow), based on mountaineering designs, cheap....I'll share if there's interest.

 

[Ross]

IMO would not recommend lashing the hinds in that fashion. Sounds like a nightmare in my mind and more work than simply packing them. If can’t use a cart like pictured, then would bone out, lighten loads then riding for many trips or simply walk them out. Good luck

 

[Maverick1]

Looks like he has some photos that are a BOB ibex (has suspension, paint is a little green/tan/taupe) and others that are a BOB yak (no suspension, paint is grey)

The company went out of business unfortunately and these are now discontinued. You can still find some on the used market. You want to be careful if you have 29er wheels as the earlier versions don't have a long enough yoke to clear the tire. Depending on your bike's rear axle spec you may need an adapter from robert axle project to get the thing hooked up.

The most similar thing that I'm aware of that's currently available on the market is the burley coho.

This is correct. I have a BOB trailer, ibex variety. Purchased around 2013 or 2014. Was not aware they are out of business. Mine is hanging in the garage, looking pretty brand new. I moved onto canoes for access and haven’t gone back to the bike as much. Used the BOB (beast of burden is what that stands for) to haul out a couple of deer. Very useful in that application. As mentioned, they made different forks for different bike applications, and sometimes a through axle was required from the Robert m axle project. Good stuff!

To the OP. If you go the bike route: I’d suggest a front suspension bike only. Not a full suspension bike. And disc brakes! Wear a helmet! Going downhill with a fully loaded trailer things can get out of hand very quickly!!!!

 

[swavescatter]

Any recommendations for currently available trailers?