Top Hunting Gear
Built for meat care, weather protection, and organized packouts.
Caribou Gear top hunting gear brings together the field-proven systems hunters rely on when conditions get rough and the work starts. Shop patented game bags, waterproof rifle covers, hunting tarps, Koyukon waterproof duffel bags, and meat-care accessories built for elk, deer, and serious backcountry use.
Whether you are protecting meat, covering a rifle in bad weather, keeping gear dry, or building a cleaner packout system, this collection is built around practical tools that earn their place in the field.
How to Build a Better Hunting Gear System
The best hunting gear setup is not just a pile of equipment. It is a system that protects meat, keeps gear organized, and helps you move efficiently when the hunt turns into work.
For meat care, start with the right game bags for the animal and packout style. Elk quarters, boned-out meat, deer, antelope, and larger game all create different demands. For weather protection, add a waterproof rifle cover, hunting tarp, and dry storage that can handle bad conditions. For organization, use tags, ditty bags, and field accessories that keep important gear separated and easy to find.
Quick Gear Guide
- Need a meat-care system? Start with Game Bags.
- Hunting elk? Start with Wapiti, Carnivore, or Magnum Pack systems.
- Hunting deer? Start with Muley Game Bags.
- Need rifle weather protection? Start with Waterproof Rifle Covers.
- Need shade, ground protection, or packout support? Add a Hunters Tarp.
- Need waterproof storage for travel, camp, rafting, or wet weather? Add Koyukon Waterproof Duffel Bags.
- Need better field organization? Add Game Bag Spray, ID Tags, Ditty Bags, and field accessories.
Top Hunting Gear FAQ
What hunting gear should I start with?
Start with the gear that protects meat and keeps your packout organized. For big game hunters, that usually means game bags first, then a rifle cover, hunting tarp, waterproof storage, and field organization accessories.
What is the best Caribou Gear setup for elk hunting?
For elk hunting, start with Wapiti Game Bags for quartered elk or Carnivore Game Bags for boned-out meat. Add a waterproof rifle cover, hunting tarp, Game Bag Spray, and ID Tags for a cleaner, more organized field system.
What is the best Caribou Gear setup for deer hunting?
Muley Game Bags are the core deer system. Pair them with a hunting tarp, rifle cover, Game Bag Spray, and ID Tags to support meat care, field organization, and weather protection.
Are Koyukon Waterproof Duffel Bags part of Caribou Gear’s hunting system?
Yes. Koyukon Waterproof Duffel Bags support gear storage, travel, camp, rafting, wet-weather hunts, and rough transport. The 40L includes backpack straps and carrying handles, while the 70L and 90L include carrying handles only.
Why use a hunting tarp?
A hunting tarp helps keep meat, packs, and gear off dirt, brush, snow, and wet ground. It can also provide shade or a cleaner work area during packouts and field processing.
What gear helps protect a rifle in the field?
A waterproof rifle cover helps protect hunting rifles from rain, snow, mud, dust, brush, and rough field conditions while keeping the rifle accessible when needed.