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Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« on: April 06, 2019, 10:40:27 AM »
Thinking of getting some synthetic game bags. I have been using the Alaska bags but looking for something more bug resistant.
Looking at T.A.G. Bags but wondering what else you all have used and what you like.
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2019, 10:44:25 AM »
I have T.A.G bags and Black Ovis's version. I like them a lot.  They are pretty much the same. So couldn't say one is better than the other.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2019, 10:52:46 AM »
Get some Black Ovis off of Camofire.  Lightweight, durable and wash up like new.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2019, 10:57:26 AM »
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2019, 10:57:50 AM »
I use both the Caribou Gear and Allen Backcountry bags.  Both wash up nicely after use.  Haven't had to replace one yet.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2019, 11:17:32 AM »
I have gotten several seasons out of the caribou gear bags no issues
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2019, 12:29:53 PM »
I have Blackovis that I got from Camofire too.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2019, 06:25:05 PM »
I’ve used Ovis and Caribou and they are slightly different sized but both work awesome.


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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2019, 06:40:41 PM »
I too use the Blackovis that I got off Camofire.  Packed out 4 animals in them now and they're doing great.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2019, 07:26:59 PM »
Make your own.
Go to home depot and buy 2 cloth painters tarps.  Cut them and half, then fold each half in half, stitch up the two sides.  Cheap easy and extremely durable and bug proof.  Wash up just fine and big enough for an elk quarter or a half of a deer....
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2019, 08:10:41 PM »
The Allen's are trash.  I bought 4 of them for my moose hunt a couple years ago and 2 of them tore to pieces trying to put quarters in them. I like Alaska.
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2019, 08:18:43 PM »
I’ve had two sets of TAG bags tear on me. I switched to Caribou Gear bags and I like them much better.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2019, 08:26:07 PM »
Another vote black ovis, great set of bags!
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2019, 08:31:51 PM »
I have used the black ovis xl bags for about 3 years now. Probably about 6 animals through them and they are great. Got them off camofire.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2019, 08:57:24 PM »
VIAM Outdoors. Great lightweight bags.
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2019, 09:20:32 PM »
I run black Ovis and am super pleased... way better than my first hunts 12+ years ago when I was 18 and all I had was pillow cases and Allen bags

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2019, 10:06:00 PM »
Another vote for Black Ovis game bags! They have worked out great!

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2019, 07:46:57 AM »
Im guessing all the synthetic bags are similar. I may never know because these Caribou bags seem to last forever. I roll my eyes when people say pillow cases and cotton bags work as good as synthetic bags for much cheaper. I can't think of a better investment when it comes to hunting gear than good synthetic game bags.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2019, 05:31:55 PM »
Grain bags.  Get them at a grange or brewery for free. Pull the solid plastic liner out and you have a woven plastic breathable bag the weighs nothing, folds down to nothing, and will hold a hundred pounds easy.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2019, 05:48:22 PM »
Whats difference from Allen Bag to Black Orvis?  Like Allens for back country .
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2019, 08:15:10 AM »
I'm running Caribou, and have been for about 3 years now. They seem to be holding up great.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2019, 09:10:01 PM »
Thanks for the responses!
Never heard of camofire before, looks a little dangerous to impulse buyers like myself!
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2019, 04:22:01 AM »
Thanks for the responses!
Never heard of camofire before, looks a little dangerous to impulse buyers like myself!
It is.  I have to force myself not to go on there. Check out black ovis. It's the same company but it's actually an online store. Less impulsive.  Lol

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2019, 01:35:12 PM »
I’m a blackovis bag guy too. No problems with mine as of yet and clean up great. Yep, got em on the Camofire.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #24 on: May 24, 2019, 01:46:07 PM »
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #25 on: May 24, 2019, 02:32:48 PM »
Guess I'm the only one here with Kuiu bags. I've had them 4 years now and packed multiple animals every year. They have held up remarkably well. I love that I can pack meat to camp, switch them to heavier canvas bags or cooler or whatever, and basically just rinse out the synthetic bags. Hang overnight and they're ready to rock and roll again the next day.
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #26 on: May 24, 2019, 03:11:05 PM »
I have the Caribou bags and the Allen bags. Also have a couple of the kifaru meat bags. I like them all. The caribou bags seem like better quality bags and the Kifaru bags serve a different purpose I think.   
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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #27 on: May 24, 2019, 06:00:24 PM »
Grain bags.  Get them at a grange or brewery for free. Pull the solid plastic liner out and you have a woven plastic breathable bag the weighs nothing, folds down to nothing, and will hold a hundred pounds easy.

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Re: Synthetic game bags-which ones do you use?
« Reply #28 on: May 24, 2019, 11:02:30 PM »
Started using the synthetic bags (Caribou) a few years ago. They’re great! Especially when you consider its definitely in the realm of possibility that one could carry those empty bags around for 5, 7,9,10 days in a row+without ever using them! That’s under a # times how many miles/day compared to the heavier duty canvas ones I used to sport😏
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