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This Black Friday, give the hunter in your life gear that’s built for real mountains—not the bargain bin. From the Caribou Gear® Rifle Cover to the Montana and Colorado Hunter’s Tarps, the high-visibility Orange Wapiti game bag set, and the ultra-durable Koyukon® Waterproof Duffel, these field-tested essentials deliver unmatched performance in the backcountry. Explore our top five gift picks and shop the full Black Friday Collection to gear up for a season of success.

Below are my top 10 Caribou Gear gift ideas, all available in the Caribou Gear Black Friday Hunting Gear Collection . Whether you’re shopping for a dedicated elk hunter, a mule deer fanatic, or the backcountry addict in your life, these are the pieces that will actually see the trail—and come back with meat.

There’s a silence spreading through the hardwoods this fall—not from lack of hunters, but from what’s happening to the deer themselves. Across parts of the country, outdoorsmen and women are seeing what none of us ever want to find: fallen whitetails, sometimes in groups, victims of a sickness that’s leaving its mark on the herds and on the rural economies that depend on them.

When we started Caribou Gear®, our mission wasn’t to chase the industry — it was to change it. We built our name on products that could survive the kind of hunts that test the soul: cold nights, steep climbs, and the quiet satisfaction of doing it right.

Prepare for your DIY Argali hunt with Caribou Gear’s ultimate gear list—featuring the Carnivore Game Bag, Hunter’s Tarps, Rifle Cover, and Koyukon Duffel Bags. Proven gear for the world’s toughest mountains.

Two hunters tragically struck by lightning in Colorado remind us why preparation and safety are vital for every backcountry hunter. Stay safe.

Hunters just helped stop a massive public land sell-off in Utah and Nevada—over 500,000 acres at risk. In this Caribou Gear® backcountry blog, we break down what happened, why it matters for western hunting, and how you can keep fighting for public land access. If you care about elk hunting, DIY hunts, and preserving our right to roam, this is a must-read.

The additional revenue generated—estimated at around $2.9 million annually—will predominantly fund Montana's Block Management Program. This initiative compensates landowners who open their private lands to public hunting, thereby expanding access to over 7 million acres of hunting grounds.

As we find ourselves in the heart of May, the wilderness is abuzz with activity, and so is the world of hunting. Let's delve into the latest developments that are shaping our outdoor pursuits across the Western states.