Post by: cvandervort on August 09, 2012, 07:11:10 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 09, 2012, 07:15:03 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on August 09, 2012, 07:18:37 AM
Post by: Echomules on August 09, 2012, 07:40:07 AM
I vacuum pack each one into a small tight little package and we each carry one at all times.
These bags end up being about 2-3 by 5 foot (depending on your cut) and especially the large ones are big enough to hold the meat of a boned out elk. We just spread the meat out in one layer on the ground to help with cooling. Being able to cool our meat that fast has really improved the quality of the meat we take home. Granted when you bone out an entire elk into one of these bags, you will not be moving it. But we just return later bringing more bags (some smaller) in with our packframes and load up what you can carry out. These smaller loads can easily be hung in the shade or packed above ice in a cooler. For the hike out we usually tie the bundle up with hay twine like a postage package so we don't test the old sheets strength. When done, wash them out and use again.
Here are a couple bundles of bear meat hanging last year.
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And a bundle of elk meat ready for the trip out.
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Post by: DoubleJ on August 09, 2012, 07:49:30 AM
Post by: LiveandLearn on August 09, 2012, 08:48:58 AM
I've used pillow cases without issue. Another trick if you plan on quartering or otherwise doing some butchering in the field is a shower curtain. They don't weigh much and give you a nice clean surface to roll your animal onto and cut it up.Shower curtain is a good idea for cutting. I have always used a spare poncho I always keep in my pack.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 09, 2012, 08:56:14 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 09, 2012, 10:24:57 AM
I've used pillow cases without issue. Another trick if you plan on quartering or otherwise doing some butchering in the field is a shower curtain. They don't weigh much and give you a nice clean surface to roll your animal onto and cut it up.Shower curtain is a good idea for cutting. I have always used a spare poncho I always keep in my pack.
Space blankets work great also, compact, light, not too costly and fit in your pocket. Also handy if you get stuck out over night... :rockin:
Post by: NWBREW on August 09, 2012, 11:05:49 AM
I've used pillow cases without issue. Another trick if you plan on quartering or otherwise doing some butchering in the field is a shower curtain. They don't weigh much and give you a nice clean surface to roll your animal onto and cut it up.Shower curtain is a good idea for cutting. I have always used a spare poncho I always keep in my pack.
Space blankets work great also, compact, light, not too costly and fit in your pocket. Also handy if you get stuck out over night... :rockin:
Space blanket is a damn good idea............I wonder why I never thought about that. :DOH:
Post by: DoubleJ on August 09, 2012, 11:43:12 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 09, 2012, 11:52:12 AM
I always used the shower curtain because I thought my space blanket might be not heavy duty enough. Next animal I get down, I might have to try it.
Some are better than others. All will tear if handled too roughly, but for a temp barrier between meat and dirt, they do all right. Always consider them as a one-time use.
Post by: HoofsandWings on August 09, 2012, 12:30:01 PM
About 3 feet long.
Post by: huntnphool on August 09, 2012, 04:58:18 PM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on August 09, 2012, 05:10:08 PM
I purchased 2 sets of these 10 years ago and have used them every year since, they work great and look brand new even after being used A LOT. http://www.huntergamebags.com/ELK-QUARTER-BAGS-4-PACK-GBE-4L.htm (http://www.huntergamebags.com/ELK-QUARTER-BAGS-4-PACK-GBE-4L.htm) A one time investment and no need to sew or worry about what you are going to use each year, highly recommended. :tup:
Thanks Rob, just ordered mine. I'm tired of buying cheap bags every year.
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 09, 2012, 05:34:37 PM
Made of heavy muslin Machine washable and have never worn out a set yet.
Post by: huntnphool on August 09, 2012, 05:54:01 PM
Wash them when they show up before you use them, you will love them, the best bags I have ever used.I purchased 2 sets of these 10 years ago and have used them every year since, they work great and look brand new even after being used A LOT. http://www.huntergamebags.com/ELK-QUARTER-BAGS-4-PACK-GBE-4L.htm (http://www.huntergamebags.com/ELK-QUARTER-BAGS-4-PACK-GBE-4L.htm) A one time investment and no need to sew or worry about what you are going to use each year, highly recommended. :tup:Thanks Rob, just ordered mine. I'm tired of buying cheap bags every year.
Post by: cvandervort on August 09, 2012, 07:59:36 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 09, 2012, 08:33:45 PM
I like Ridgeratt's bags...look pretty heavy duty.
Thank you! I had a person at work who thought he wanted a set. I gave him the material break down and he felt he could get them done for less. I loaned him a bag as a pattern so he could have a show and tell.
When he took it the the guy to sew the webbing that has close to 12 yards in each bag. The guy figured it out as stitches per inch and he was quoted around 125.00 just to sew (per bag) them less material.
Some of the stitches are through 4 layers of webbing so it might not work on Momma's Prize singer.
:lol4:
Post by: huntnphool on August 09, 2012, 10:35:00 PM
One more reason to just buy quality bags from the get go and be done. :twocents:I like Ridgeratt's bags...look pretty heavy duty.
Thank you! I had a person at work who thought he wanted a set. I gave him the material break down and he felt he could get them done for less. I loaned him a bag as a pattern so he could have a show and tell.
When he took it the the guy to sew the webbing that has close to 12 yards in each bag. The guy figured it out as stitches per inch and he was quoted around 125.00 just to sew (per bag) them less material.
Some of the stitches are through 4 layers of webbing so it might not work on Momma's Prize singer.
:lol4:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on August 09, 2012, 10:44:32 PM
Post by: fish vacuum on August 10, 2012, 01:16:55 AM