game bags??

[Simcoe hunter]

 

I've used sheets and pillow cases for years.  I like sheets for wrapping quarters and pillow cases for loose meat.
Should not use plastic bags because it keeps the heat in.

 

[brocka]

For anyone wanting a good read on game bags. To each their own on this I guess. Being as I am usually a a day or more from my truck, I look for every advantage I can get. That being the reason I avoid cotton.

http://www.pristineventures.com/our-blog/124-front-page/151-game-bag-material-testing.html

[Old Man Yager]

Save yourself a lot of trouble and sweat and just pack a frying pan with you when you hunt.  You whack a big buck, just cook him up right there and chow down...now packing!

Especially if you are hunting in a Weyco clear cut.  It is easier to eat it on the spot than dragging it over all the debris.

The only good thing about dragging it over all that debris is that your meat will be nice and tenderized by the time you get to your truck!!

[Old Man Yager]

If you do use a game bag, get the larger, heavy duty bags. I've used the smaller bags that you kind of roll down over the quarter, and really wished I had a bigger bag. It's easier to put it in the big one and tie it off than to try to stuff it in a bag thats to small. Also, the smaller bags seemed like they will tear cause I had them streched so tight.

[Encore 280]

Me and my buddy have a bunch of surplus'd military fart sacks that work great. No problem with space for a whole deer or elk quarter. Just make sure they've been washed in case they were farted in. 

[dreamunelk]

Pillow cases or old sheets sewn into bags work fine.  Used for years.  If you pack quarters then ignore this next part.  I do recommend getting a couple of well made heavy canvas bags for packing of you use a pack frame.  Easier to strap that ball of jello on.  I prefer the cheap bags mentioned above for individual cuts and then place in canvas bag for packing out.

[huntnphool]

I've got three sets of the Elk Game Bags here http://www.huntergamebags.com/ even though I typically only need one 4 bag set, but my buddies use them and like them so much it always seems to be the end of hunting season that I get them back.

[Jonathan_S]

Whatever you decide to use, seal it up TIGHT and spray the with Pam cooking spray wherever the bag contacts meat or where there are holes or seams to sneak through.  Bugs will never land on anything sprayed with Pam. 

That'll keep the maggots and bees off it anyway.

[bowjunkie]

Pillow cases and sheets work for me

[NRA4LIFE]

I shy away from any of the cheap flimsey ones.  I like to be able to wash them over and over.  I do use a few white pillow cases though.  These are the ones that were deemed insufficiently ornate for our home.

[dreamingbig]

Can you use cotton pillow cases? Or are the big game bags you can buy work better? I seen some that were almost like burlap. What do you guys use?
Thanks
dj

SyNthetic bags are lighter and more compact for backcountry hunting.  Pillow cases can be used.

[Maligator]

http://www.pristineventures.com/our-blog/124-front-page/151-game-bag-material-testing.html

I have these bags & they are GREAT    http://www.pristineventures.com/products/game-bags.html

[JPhelps]

I use T.A.G. bags from pristine ventures and they have worked Awesome!

I love being able to hang the bag from the draw cord.

[scottcrb]

Can you only get TAG bags through their website? Any local dealers?

[JPhelps]

I think you have to order them direct