Caribou Gear Journal
Field-proven hunting tips, gear care, backcountry insights, and product education from the Caribou Gear team.
Latest Articles
How CWD Testing Changes Your Elk Packout Plan
CWD testing adds another layer to elk packout planning. Here’s how to keep meat, heads, tags, and required parts organized....
What to Do With Backstraps and Tenderloins During an Elk Packout
Backstraps and tenderloins need different handling than elk quarters during a packout. Here’s how to protect loose cuts without trapping...
Best Game Bags for Elk: How to Choose the Right System
Choosing the right elk game bag system depends on how you break down the animal, how far you need to...
When to Use a Tarp vs Natural Shade for Meat Care
Natural shade works—until it doesn’t. Here’s when a tarp becomes necessary to protect meat and maintain airflow.
3 Ways Hunters Trap Heat Without Realizing It
Most meat care problems come from trapped heat. These are the mistakes that slow cooling even when conditions seem fine.
Where Packouts Start to Fall Apart (And How to Fix It)
Bad packouts usually start the same way: delayed cooling, unstable loads, and poor planning past the first trip.
When Conditions Tighten, Meat Care Gets Harder Fast
When conditions tighten, meat care becomes harder fast. Here’s what actually matters when the margin for error disappears.
How to Store Game Bags So They’re Ready When Season Starts
A washed game bag is not the same thing as a ready game bag. Readiness starts with how you store...
The Game Has Changed: Why Synthetic Game Bags Are the Future of Meat Care
When the hunt ends, the real work begins. In the high country, one piece of gear separates you from spoilage—your...
Playing It safe In Bear Country
Fifty-two years of hunting, 23 years of hunting Alaska. I have had a bear in camp several times, but in my...
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