Field Notes

Allen Backcountry Bruiser vs Lone Trail Game Bags

TL;DR: Allen's Backcountry Bruiser is a legitimate budget set at $52.99, four quarter bags plus a storage pouch, sized for whitetail, mule deer, and antelope, or a boned-out elk. Our...

Koola Buck vs Lone Trail Game Bags

TL;DR: Koola Buck sells antimicrobial-treated cotton/poly game bags across six configurations, from $19.99 to $34.99, and their cheapest per-animal option can beat our $70 sticker price on paper. What they...

TAG Bags vs Lone Trail Game Bags

TL;DR: TAG, short for Technologically Advanced Game Bags, is made by Pristine Ventures and sells sets from $100 to $300. The standard 24"x44" 5-bag set is $100; the BOMB (Boned-Out...

Argali vs Lone Trail Game Bags

TL;DR: Argali's High Country Pack is $74.99 for an ultralight 5-bag, 9-ounce set built for boned-out meat or smaller game. The step-up Guide Series is $84.99 and adds a labeled...

Caribou Gear vs Lone Trail Game Bags

TL;DR: Caribou Gear sells its game bags by species: Wapiti for elk ($105.99), Muley for deer ($91.99), and Carnivore for boned-out meat ($89.99), all backed by a 3-year limited warranty....

CCW Fanny Pack for Hiking and Hunting

TL;DR: Most CCW fanny packs are built for range guys or urban carry, not hunters. The result is gear that's loud, tactical-looking, or missing the features hunters need. The Lone...