Backcountry Elk Hunting Gear | High-Altitude Hunt with Caribou Gear®

The Mountains Don’t Care — But We Do

It was late September, the kind of morning where the sky threatens snow and the only warmth comes from the steam off your breath. We were twelve miles in, on foot. No roads. No help. Just a ridgetop wind and the echo of bugles ricocheting off the timberline.

Hunts like this aren’t for the faint of heart. They’re for the prepared.

As the first flakes hit my gloves, I smiled. Because this is the place where it all makes sense—where the noise of the world fades, and you remember who you are. Out here, you're not defined by titles or phones. You're defined by grit. And the gear you trust.

The Packout You’ll Never Forget

I had glassed the bull two days before—bedded low in a pocket of dark timber with four cows. When the shot finally came, it was fast. He stepped out just long enough, and I let the arrow fly.

The real work began right after.

Quartering him solo on that slope was humbling. But I had Caribou Gear® Game Bags in my pack, like I always do. Lightweight. Breathable. Built to keep meat cool and clean when you’re miles from the truck. No gimmicks—just gear that works, because it has to.

With meat under tarp and storm clouds building, I sat back and looked at what we’d earned. This wasn’t about antlers. It was about doing things the right way. Ethically. Respectfully. The Caribou Gear® way.

Why The Right Gear Matters

I’ve seen both sides—the weekend warrior and the 20-day solo mission. No matter where you fall, success hinges on preparation. That’s what Caribou Gear® stands for. Not just surviving the backcountry, but thriving in it.

Every piece of gear we build, we’ve tested ourselves. In the rain. In the snow. On steep climbs and silent stalks. It’s not just equipment—it’s your lifeline.

So if you're heading into the backcountry this season, ask yourself: Is my gear ready for a storm?