DIY game bags

[peterk1234]

Anyone do it using a lightweight breathable material? If so what did you use and how do you like it?

 

[mdhunter61]

Did you mean to type DIY game bags?

 

[rjthehunter]

Pillow cases work. Not as breathable, but they work!

 

[peterk1234]

Did you mean to type DIY game bags?

Uggh.. damn auto correct.

 

[Hawk Tuah]

I used pillowcases until I bought a shitload of cheap cottons ones for like $1.50/pack of two on the sale rack at Walmart. They are thinner material and have a draw string.

Pillowcases are fine.

 

[mtmuley]

Where weight is a consideration pillow cases suck. mtmuley

 

[Bigjay73]

Pillow cases are great and cheap. It's all I carry in my pack, not sure how I make it 10miles in with all of that weight

 

[peterk1234]

I'm thinking an uncoated nylon/ripstop material.

 

[SC Living Outdoors]

Amazon has knock off game bags for $20-30 for the entire set. Synthetic material. Thats all I've ever used. Wash them in hot water and use them again. Some of them are really big, like they are made for alaska moose but they work fine. I doubt you could make them much cheaper.

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D3BPFQP/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?pd_rd_i=B09D3BPFQP&pd_rd_w=xW11q&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_r=BKDZ7HESV6DE47WWJB27&pd_rd_wg=objXv&pd_rd_r=f230e1a4-3da6-4159-8e50-2258ceacd01a&s=sporting-goods&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1&psc=1

 

[IDFireLass]

My grandmother use to buy muslin and make the deer bags extra big and long. Could cover a whole deer carcass easy. Don't remember how it did with the elk.
If making your own just for hanging buy muslin and have at it.

 

[Wild Bill]

I picked up some of these Orange Aglow bags earlier this year. I got the Deer Bone-In set and they worked really well. I think they're every bit as nice as my Caribou Gear bags. They're on sale pretty good right now. Sounds like they're doing a little product redesign and looking to clear out the old stock.
For the price, I'd skip the DIY idea and just get something that works.

Clearance Game Bags

Orange Aglow's game bags are washable, lightweight, and durable. They're built with no seam on the bottom and reinforced seams along the sides. Unlike any other game bags on the market, our bags have handles for easy carrying and hooks for easy hanging. Reflective paracord and reflective piping...

www.orangeaglow.com

 

[Flynarrow]

Pillow cases for boned out elk or deer and a couple of old cotton mattress covers for whole deer.

 

[ccc23454]

Just buy them, $8 on camofire today

 

[peterk1234]

Just buy them, $8 on camofire today

I have them. I enjoy sewing hunting and camping related items. And with some of the incredible materials at our disposal I was hoping somebody had done it. Ultra light, very strong and breathable.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Amazon has knock off game bags for $20-30 for the entire set. Synthetic material. Thats all I've ever used. Wash them in hot water and use them again. Some of them are really big, like they are made for alaska moose but they work fine. I doubt you could make them much cheaper.

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D3BPFQP/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?pd_rd_i=B09D3BPFQP&pd_rd_w=xW11q&content-id=amzn1.sym.386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_p=386c274b-4bfe-4421-9052-a1a56db557ab&pf_rd_r=BKDZ7HESV6DE47WWJB27&pd_rd_wg=objXv&pd_rd_r=f230e1a4-3da6-4159-8e50-2258ceacd01a&s=sporting-goods&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1&psc=1

Those sound awesome by the description…

 

[peterk1234]

Figured I'd do an update on this. I ended up making the bags using a1.6oz ripstop nylon. Cost me around 30 bucks to make four bags that are large enough for elk rear quarters.

What an incredible material. They hauled out nine deer so far. Zero signs of any wear and tear. Does a great job letting things cool. Strong enough to let it hang without any concern.

These things get blood soaked. Throw them in a bucket of water, swish them around, and they are clean again. Little dish washing detergent helps to kill any germs.

So if you have basic sewing skills, this is a simple project.

A 41 inch by 27 inch bag weighs 3.8 ounces.