peterk123
NES Member
Prototype complete. Breathable but tightly woven ripstop. Long cinch cord which is strong enough to use for hanging out from a tree. 40 inches by 24 inches. Lightweight.
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Project Game Bag
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HorizontalHunter
NES Member
Nice. What did you use for a drawstring? It looks pretty thin and might be tough on the hands.
I have my mothers of singer and still use it regularly for projects like that.
I have my mothers of singer and still use it regularly for projects like that.
peterk123
NES Member
Tarred twine. 120 pound breaking strength. Animal quarters go in the bags, then onto the load shelf of our packs. I did keep the string long though so it could be hung from a tree when doing multiple trips to pack out. The bags weigh only a few ounces.
peterk123
NES Member
Will test it out this spring during bear. An elk rear quarter is about 50 pounds. Front quarter is about 30 or so. Add backstraps and stuff to the front and you're at rear quarter weight. Most of the time there is no need for the draw string. It is plenty strong. Twice that of anything you'd put in one bag. Each one of us carries four bags.
We need these things to be strong, take up little space when packed and as light as possible.
peterk123
NES Member
Done. Made eight bags, four for me, four for my son in law.
Reduced overall weight of four bags by half pound compared to my old ones. Four bags have the bulk of one of the old ones. Should be much more durable. Have the ability to hang in a tree. Still quite breathable. Time to test them out.
Reduced overall weight of four bags by half pound compared to my old ones. Four bags have the bulk of one of the old ones. Should be much more durable. Have the ability to hang in a tree. Still quite breathable. Time to test them out.
