Caribou Gear Journal
Field-proven hunting tips, gear care, backcountry insights, and product education from the Caribou Gear team.
Latest Articles
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.
How to Keep Meat Cool in Early Season Heat
Early season meat care comes down to how fast you remove heat and manage airflow. Here’s what actually works in...
Wapiti vs Carnivore: Which System Actually Fits Your Packout
Choose Wapiti for meat-on-bone elk quarters and Carnivore for boned-out elk meat. Compare bag counts, sizes, system weight, and packout...
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.
Hunter’s Tarp Setups That Actually Earn a Spot in Your Kit
In the West, a tarp earns respect the same way any serious piece of gear does. It solves more than...
Montana’s 2026 Conditions Are a Reminder: Preparation Matters More Than Ever
Montana’s 2026 outlook is changing fast. Low snowpack, access issues, and shifting wildlife numbers are a reminder that preparation matters...
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...
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