Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 09, 2018, 12:32:27 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 09, 2018, 02:41:24 PM
Post by: CedarPants on October 09, 2018, 02:55:35 PM
It's the tariffs on cotton. Damn Trump!!! :chuckle:
:lol4: :lol4:
Post by: trapp01 on October 09, 2018, 03:15:19 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 09, 2018, 03:33:05 PM
Post by: Scheindogg on October 09, 2018, 03:44:59 PM
Post by: syoungs on October 09, 2018, 03:48:57 PM
I got some Allen game bags that are washable/reusable from big 5 for 9$. Hope they’re ok :dunno:
we used 8 of the allen, and 4 of the "realtree" brand from Walmart, which I am sure are the same thing this year.
only complaint was the small tabs they include for hanging are weak, be broke 2 sets with loaded bags, not super heavy loaded either, probably 30-40# in them.
my plan is to cut paracord, and leave in the bags. then we have cordage to hang from that is much better quality.
they were a bloody mess when they hit the washing machine, came out looking basically like new. I will be purchasing another set of the allens, or the realtrees if they have them in the local walmarts here. I did pay more the 9$ for them though, think they were over 20 on amazon :bash:
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 09, 2018, 04:03:01 PM
I got some Allen game bags that are washable/reusable from big 5 for 9$. Hope they’re ok :dunno:
Are they made of cloth and will cover meat? They're probably OK then.
Post by: Doublelunger on October 09, 2018, 04:10:27 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 09, 2018, 04:10:46 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 09, 2018, 04:11:58 PM
Go to a thrift store and buy good heavy sheets in the size you want, and sew the ends to make a game bag. 👍
Post by: LDennis24 on October 09, 2018, 04:14:54 PM
Post by: KFhunter on October 09, 2018, 04:17:46 PM
http://www.biggamebags.com/
Post by: baker5150 on October 09, 2018, 04:36:23 PM
I run my bloody game bags with cold water and no detergent on a quick wash setting, then rewash hot on a whites setting with detergent. I could get them whiter by adding bleach, but I'd rather they be stronger and less white.
Use a little hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach or detergent.
Won't harm the cloth and removes blood stains, and disinfects better than detergent.
Or get one of these. I have one, and don't use hot water or detergent. Saves me a lot of money.
http://www.aerushome.com/Site/LaundryPro
Post by: trophyhunt on October 09, 2018, 04:45:18 PM
Don't mess around with walmart crap, get some caribou gear bags and be done with it.:yeah:
http://www.biggamebags.com/
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 09, 2018, 05:40:31 PM
This is a secret don’t tell anyone else. 😉
Go to a thrift store and buy good heavy sheets in the size you want, and sew the ends to make a game bag. 👍
I've been doing this for 3 years now. I buy and cut to desired length and have mom in law sew them up for me. Work awesome. :tup:
Post by: KFhunter on October 09, 2018, 05:55:07 PM
They stay in the truck or at camp. I'm not packing bed sheets in very far :chuckle: Be good to have a set to transfer meat into once you got it packed out.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 09, 2018, 06:06:09 PM
This is a secret don’t tell anyone else. 😉
Go to a thrift store and buy good heavy sheets in the size you want, and sew the ends to make a game bag. 👍
I've been doing this for 3 years now. I buy and cut to desired length and have mom in law sew them up for me. Work awesome. :tup:
I have posted this top secret idea before on here.😲
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 09, 2018, 06:08:23 PM
:yeah:
They stay in the truck or at camp. I'm not packing bed sheets in very far :chuckle: Be good to have a set to transfer meat into once you got it packed out.
I don't use bed sheets. Theres a thin light fabric that feels like silk but is very strong that I use. Its light and very breathable. I've got probably 2 dozen spread out from truck, to pack and home all cut and sewed to my specifications.
They've held thru elk, goat, sheep and bison without ripping.
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on October 09, 2018, 11:38:44 PM
Don't mess around with walmart crap, get some caribou gear bags and be done with it.Been three elk and two bears run through mine this year alone. Only ones I’ll use and continue to use them. Nice and white still. Oxy clean scrub with the hose, then washing machine with bleach. Back in the pack they go. Fourth year on em also.
http://www.biggamebags.com/
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on October 10, 2018, 02:31:20 AM
Yeah I use to use cotton, but the synthetic stuff is way better.:yeah:
They stay in the truck or at camp. I'm not packing bed sheets in very far :chuckle: Be good to have a set to transfer meat into once you got it packed out.
I don't use bed sheets. Theres a thin light fabric that feels like silk but is very strong that I use. Its light and very breathable. I've got probably 2 dozen spread out from truck, to pack and home all cut and sewed to my specifications.
They've held thru elk, goat, sheep and bison without ripping.
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 10, 2018, 12:05:48 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2018, 12:12:44 PM
I have used them though. Generally its big game bags for me as well
Post by: Rainier10 on October 10, 2018, 12:28:41 PM
downside is they rip really easy and they have a short life:yeah: I keep a pillow case for the heart and liver, when I am elk hunting and two big game bags. Deer hunting I carry one big game bag and debone the meat. On a good year of packing I have used a pillow case to put meat in if I am out of game bags.
I have used them though. Generally its big game bags for me as well
Post by: CedarPants on October 10, 2018, 12:49:24 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 10, 2018, 01:37:54 PM
I generally go with the most expensive 1,800 count Egyptian cotton sheets money can buy to make sure I have a luxurious and blissfully comfortable pack out.Winner!
Post by: Rainier10 on October 10, 2018, 01:45:03 PM
Post by: grundy53 on October 10, 2018, 01:49:35 PM
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Post by: Special T on October 10, 2018, 02:50:51 PM
i was thinking about pillow cases from the dollar store or goodwill.
This is what my hunting buddy uses. they make the extra long ones and they work great for deer quarters. Probably even a elk quarter
Post by: LDennis24 on October 10, 2018, 03:54:49 PM
Post by: riverrun on October 10, 2018, 09:44:17 PM
Post by: Gobble Doc on October 10, 2018, 11:29:28 PM
Red ones from Victoria Secret?:yeah:
They stay in the truck or at camp. I'm not packing bed sheets in very far :chuckle: Be good to have a set to transfer meat into once you got it packed out.
I don't use bed sheets. Theres a thin light fabric that feels like silk but is very strong that I use. Its light and very breathable. I've got probably 2 dozen spread out from truck, to pack and home all cut and sewed to my specifications.
They've held thru elk, goat, sheep and bison without ripping.
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 11, 2018, 07:19:02 AM
Highly recommend Black-Ovis game bags! Used them this year on my deer and am highly impressed!:yeah:
I have a set of those as well as Alaska Game Bags. I think they each have their benifits. The Black Ovis bags are lighter and have reflective bands on them. They have held up well so far. The Alaska Game Bags are thicker and heavier. They feel more durable than the Black Ovis, not sure if they are or not. I feel like the Black Ovis bags breath better and let the meat cool down faster. The Alaskan Game Bags seem to hold more heat.
Post by: Old Man Yager on October 11, 2018, 08:12:58 AM