Caribou Gear Journal
Field-proven hunting tips, gear care, backcountry insights, and product education from the Caribou Gear team.
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Which Elk Meat Load Should Come Out First? A Packout Priority Guide
The first elk meat load should be the bag facing the greatest cooling risk. Use this five-point field check to choose the right quarter or meat bag before the first carrier leaves.
Latest Articles
Colorado 2026 OTC Archery Elk Changes: What Nonresident Hunters Need to know
Colorado nonresidents can no longer buy OTC archery elk licenses for most units west of I-25. Here is what changed,...
How to Divide Boned-Out Elk Meat Between Game Bags
Divide boned-out elk meat into several controlled game-bag loads instead of one dense sack. This field plan covers muscle-group separation,...
Full Carcass Game Bag vs. Quarter Bags: Which System Fits Your Hunt?
A full carcass bag protects one intact animal. Quarter bags divide the work into manageable loads. Use access, cooling, distance,...
How to Keep an Elk Quarter From Trapping Heat in a Game Bag
Warm elk quarters keep releasing heat and moisture. Use a breathable Caribou Gear bag, start at the large fatty end,...
Wildfire Smoke Before Elk Season: What Hunters Should Check Before Leaving
Smoke over an elk unit does not tell you whether the air is safe, the road is open, or the...
Waterproof Duffel vs. Roll-Top Dry Bag: Which Fits Your Hunt?
A waterproof duffel handles the main load. A roll-top dry bag protects and separates smaller gear. Compare capacity, access, carry,...
How to Pack Elk Antlers and Meat on the Same Pack
Build the meat load first, carry the skull high with the nose up and tines down, and secure the antlers...
Idaho’s August 2026 Elk Tag Opportunities: Dates Hunters Cannot Miss
Idaho hunters still have several ways to secure a 2026 elk opportunity in August. Understand which tags are first-come, which...
How to Protect a Hunting Rifle From Rain, Snow, Dust, and Mud
Western hunting exposes rifles to more than rain. Learn how to protect a scoped rifle from snow, mud, dust, wet...
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