Caribou Gear Journal
Field-proven hunting tips, gear care, backcountry insights, and product education from the Caribou Gear team.
Latest Articles
White vs. Orange Game Bags: Which Color Should You Choose?
White game bags favor traditional meat visibility. Orange game bags stand out in camp, shade, brush, and low light. Here...
What to Do When Elk Game Bags Get Wet
If elk game bags get wet during a packout, move them beneath overhead cover, get them off wet ground, separate...
Utah Adds 450 Antler-less Elk Permits for 2026: What Hunters Need to Know
Utah approved 450 additional antlerless elk permits across eight units because of extreme drought. Learn how the alternate draw works...
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...
Best Game Bags for Mule Deer Hunting: What Size and System Do You Need?
Mule deer do not require oversized elk bags. Learn what size, capacity, and bag system work best for deer quarters,...
Best Rifle Cover for Western Hunting: What Rifle Protection Actually Needs to Do
A hunting rifle cover should protect the rifle and optic from weather, dust, mud, brush, and rough travel without adding...
Best Game Bags for Elk Hunting: What Actually Matters in the Field
The best game bags for elk hunting do more than hold meat. They protect meat from dirt, insects, and debris....
When to Stop Scouting an Elk Area Before You Start Hurting It
Summer scouting helps hunters learn country, but too much pressure can hurt the area before season. Here’s when to back...
How to Tell Which Summer Elk Sign Actually Matters Before Season
Summer elk sign is useful, but not all of it matters the same way. Here’s how to separate random sign...
What to Recheck After a Busy Holiday Weekend Before Your Next Scouting Trip
A holiday weekend can change more than traffic. Hunters should recheck access, pressure, roads, camps, fire restrictions, and water before...
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