Lets talk Game Bags

[cnelk]

What kind of game bags do you use?

I cant remember the name of the game bags I have but I have had them for a few years
I am quite careful not cut them when removing meat.
When I clean them, I soak in cold water and use just a little bleach as that will weaken the fabric.

I carry 2 in my pack at all times and so do my buddies. That way if we get an elk down, we have plenty to get the meat hung and cooling.

I also have white pillow cases that work very well to. They are quite strong and easy on the wallet

 

[Lark Bunting]

I bought a slew of the cheap game bags at walmart post season last year only to realize they are the cheap cheese cloth type. While cleaning out the closet during our recent move (s) I acquired six king size pillow cases. I have them in the pack now.

 

[Billy Goat]

+1 on pillowcases. I assume yall use paracord to make a drawstring in the folded (open) end too?

makes a great bag, easy to tote, washable, and a fun July project with the kids. Surprisingly strong, too. I expected the case to rip once I hung the hams up to cool/dry but they didnt.

I\'m quite happy that mine are slightly stained now.

 

[Deertick]

I\'ve been frustrated with cheapies in the past, and so several years ago I started purchasing some of the newer synthetic ones each year from Amazon.com. I now have enough for an elk, but they\'ve only been used with pronghorn so far.

IMO, these are a little like the \"smart phone\" of game bags ... good at what they do, but I don\'t take advantage of all their features, and a \"regular phone/bag\" would probably work as well.

If you are in a backcountry situation and \"extraction\" of you and the meat might take days, then these are maybe a bit better in terms of dryness and fly protection than the cheapies I\'ve used in the past. Also, if the meat is coming out on a horse, I think they will provide better protection from ropes and horse sweat.

Neighbor uses a bulk mesh that he purchases from an auto detailing shop. It comes in a tube which he ties off on each end. He generally doesn\'t age meat in it, though, or have transportation issues that will take > 1 day.

 

[WW]

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Here are four Allen game bags that I vacuum sealed. The coffee cup is for size comparison. I think the Remington bags are made by the same company.

Anyhow they compress down to a little less than one inch and make a good bottom liner for my pack without taking up any room to speak of at all. They are good for several times if you take care of them.

I consider my game bags to be a multi use item. Besides using them for meat, they can also be used as a bandage or sling. And if you get caught out over night, you can stuff one with leaves of grass to make a nice soft mattress to sleep on.

 

[cnelk]

Yup.
Allen game bags are what I use
Thanks WW

 

[bowhunter]

I need to vacuum seal mine to make them more compact and easier to carry. Great idea. :clap:

 

[Deertick]

Vacuum sealing definitely helps compress them ... have done that for years.

 

[bnsafe]

i had alaska game bags last year, but the meat processor cut them off to get the meat out before i could stop him. they were only like 12 bucks anyway. i bought some allens from wal mart this year. will hopefully see what quality they are.

 

[Swede]

I use Allen game bags.
Mal-Wart used to have them on clearance at the end of the year. Now their sales are now so good.

 

[OldMan]

I buy Allen bags at Tru Value every year. They\'re pretty cheap, and I don\'t bother reusing them. My hunts are so cheap each year I don\'t worry about a small expense like this.

 

[Bullrub]

I have made my own game bags for years out of cheap white bed sheets. They seem to hold up very well, and easy to clean.
Not hard to make, if you can run a sewing machine. I make mine with ties sewn into the opening.