Caribou Gear Journal
Field-proven hunting tips, gear care, backcountry insights, and product education from the Caribou Gear team.
Latest Articles
What to Replace in Your Kill Kit Before Elk Season
A kill kit fails when small items are missing, dull, torn, or worn out. Here’s what to replace before elk...
How to Choose a Meat Staging Spot When the Terrain Gives You Bad Options
Bad terrain makes elk meat staging harder. Here’s how to choose the best available spot when sun, slope, deadfall, and...
How to Mark a Kill Site and Packout Route Without Creating Confusion
A bad marking system creates confusion fast during an elk packout. Here’s how to track the kill site, staged meat,...
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.
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.
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