game bags

[Kessler10]

trying to decide what size of Alaska game bag I will get. they have the 60' for the bigger size and the smaller is the 40' ( I think) My question is can i make the smaller ones work if I had 6 of them for elk? They just seems a lot smaller and when space is at a premium wanting to try and save every inch I can. using 6 of the smaller Alaska game bags would take up less space in my pack than 4 of the big ones. But if they will not do the job i need I of course will stick with the 60" larger bags.

[Lefty]

Carry the first load back to camp then bring in extra bags,.. I need to admit I have only done that in the snow.
I carry painters plastic and one bag in my day pack

[BrentLaBere]

I carry the larger bags with me at all times. Place a few zip ties in with a marker and vacuum seal them to save on space. The weight is worth it, IMO.
I take the bags off at night when the flies and wasps disappear, it helps keep the meat a littler cooler. Before the morning hunt, ill cover them again. I don't D bone the meat. Ill place the whole quarter in. If you are cutting up by yourself it helps keep it clean from dirt and bugs.

[Brendan]

If you're boning out the meat - check out TAG BOMB Bags. Designed for boned out meat to keep it all from clumping to the bottom of the bag.

[Kessler10]

If you're boning out the meat - check out TAG BOMB Bags. Designed for boned out meat to keep it all from clumping to the bottom of the bag.

Which size do you go with?

[realunlucky]

Bomb bags only come in one size. Regular tag bags are recommended by species they are listed in description

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[jmez]

If you are boning the meat 4 of the 40 inch bags will be plenty.

The TAG Bomb bag set comes with 4 bags that are 14x34 and 2 that are 14x20. We've packed out several elk, both bulls and cows and have only used the one of the smaller bags to leave a backstrap in camp.

[Kessler10]

If you are boning the meat 4 of the 40 inch bags will be plenty.

The TAG Bomb bag set comes with 4 bags that are 14x34 and 2 that are 14x20. We've packed out several elk, both bulls and cows and have only used the one of the smaller bags to leave a backstrap in camp.

Can you fit a boned-in quarter in one of the 40 inch bags? I will be boning my elk out. However, I will want to get a boned-in quarter in the game bag while i am boning out another quarter. just to keep the bugs away and keep it clean while Im doing work on another quarter. then I will take it out and bone it. So want to make sure the 40 inch bags can hold a boned-in quarter for a short period of time if I need them to.Thoughts?

Thanks!

[Brendan]

If you're boning out meat - get the BOMB bags as they were specifically designed for it. Unless you want bags that will do double duty for a bone-in quarter in the future.

My entire Elk fit in 4 of the 6 BOMB bags as I'd taken two out. This year - I'll be bringing the whole set as they weigh next to nothing.

[jmez]

Bone in quarter will not fit in the TAG bags. Probably can in the Alaskan bags as they stretch quite a bit.

If you are boning the meat they you should just do the gutless method. Take the meat off the bone where they fall. You don't have to worry about keeping the other stuff clean then. Skin half the elk and use the hide to lay the meat on as you take it off. Put it in a bag and they go to work on the next quarter. Flip the elk over and repeat.

[Indian Summer]

I have never carried game bags in the past. All that extra weight and bulk all day every day when you will only use them on one day makes no sense to me. But I have to say I plan to change that since buying TAG Bags. I got them because of the performance but when they showed up the light weight and compact size turned out to be a HUGE bonus. Love those things. Larry Bartlett is a good dude too and I like patronizing guys like that with small businesses.

[WapitiTalk1]

Alaska Game Bags are great bags (I've used em before and have a new set sitting in my closet). The problem is they are very bulky to carry and quite heavy. I've switched to the VIAM Outdoors Game bags this year and already feel I'll be very happy with them. They are extremely lightweight, compact, and can be easily carried in your daypack/all in one pack on a daily basis. I always like to have a full compliment of game bags in my pack each and every day I'm in the elk woods so I'm 100% ready to deploy them when needed without a trip back to camp. They come in several different configurations based on what type of hunt (and target game) you have planned.

Ultralight- 7.9oz
4) 16x33
2) 16x22

Ultralight Hunter- 10.05oz
4) 16x33
2) 16x22
1) 20x33

Hunter- 11.75oz
5) 20x33
1) 16x33

Guide- 1lb 2.5oz
5) 26x45
1) 20x33

Check em out, you may wish to give them a whirl this fall.

http://www.viamoutdoors.com/

[saddlesore]

King size pillow cases from Goodwill and trash bags.Put the meat in the pillow case and then a trash bag for your trip back to camp. Remove meat immediately from the trash bag when you arrive at camp. If you are putting the meat in ia pack, you don't need to super tough meat bag. Maybe a litle bit better if you are lashing onto a frame