{"id":253104,"date":"2026-11-02T16:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=253104"},"modified":"2026-11-02T16:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:51:05","slug":"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two mule deer, zero tears. After hauling meat on horseback and running these Grakksaw game bags through the washing machine, I&#8217;ve found my new go-to reusable game bags. Here&#8217;s how the 7-ounce Ultralight XL stacks up against the tougher Bone-In system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144754.jpg\" alt=\"Grakksaw reusable game bags reviewed for mule deer and elk meat pack-outs\" class=\"wp-image-259968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144754.jpg 533w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144754-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144754-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grakksaw game bags put to the test on two mule deer pack-outs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve used these Grakksaw game bags on two different mule deer, and they&#8217;re my new go-to lightweight, reusable game bags. Two deer, zero rips or tears, and they washed up nicely afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-grakksaw-game-bags-why-meat-protection-matters-after-the-shot\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Grakksaw Game Bags: Why Meat Protection Matters After the Shot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grakksaw-ultralight-xl-7-ounces-300-pounds-of-meat-capacity\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Grakksaw Ultralight XL: 7 Ounces, 300 Pounds of Meat Capacity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grakksaw-elk-bone-in-game-bags-tougher-bags-for-whole-quarters\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Grakksaw Elk Bone-In Game Bags: Tougher Bags for Whole Quarters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grakksaw-ultralight-xl-vs-bone-in-which-game-bags-win\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Grakksaw Ultralight XL vs. Bone-In: Which Game Bags Win?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-grakksaw-game-bags-specifications-and-price-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"3\">Grakksaw Game Bags Specifications and Price Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-two-mule-deer-one-kit-how-grakksaw-game-bags-held-up\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Two Mule Deer, One Kit: How Grakksaw Game Bags Held Up<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grakksaw-game-bags-pros-and-cons-weight-vs-durability\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Grakksaw Game Bags Pros and Cons: Weight vs. Durability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bottom-line-grakksaw-game-bags-earn-their-place-in-the-pack\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Bottom Line: Grakksaw Game Bags Earn Their Place in the Pack<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-watch-grakksaw-game-bags-and-hunting-gear-video\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Watch: Grakksaw Game Bags and Hunting Gear Video<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-hunting-gear-reviews-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" data-level=\"2\">Related Hunting Gear Reviews from GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-grakksaw-game-bags-why-meat-protection-matters-after-the-shot\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grakksaw Game Bags: Why Meat Protection Matters After the Shot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Game bags don&#8217;t get much attention, but they matter. Once an animal is down, the next few hours determine what you bring home. Bags need to keep meat clean, let it cool, and keep flies and debris out without trapping moisture. Grakksaw builds two different systems depending on how you plan to pack out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For backpack hunters counting every ounce, there&#8217;s the Ultralight XL system. For hunters hauling whole quarters on horses, mules, or shorter pack-outs, there&#8217;s the heavier Bone-In system. Both are reusable, both pack down small, and both are designed to protect the meat you worked so hard to bring home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-grakksaw-ultralight-xl-7-ounces-300-pounds-of-meat-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grakksaw Ultralight XL: 7 Ounces, 300 Pounds of Meat Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grakksaw Ultralight XL Game Bags: $70 MSRP<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/grakksaw.com\/products\/ultralight-xl-game-bags\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Grakksaw Ultralight XL Game Bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144819.jpg\" alt=\"Grakksaw Ultralight XL game bag system weighing 7 ounces with six bags for boned-out elk meat\" class=\"wp-image-259969\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7504837291116975;width:400px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144819.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144819-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144819-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Grakksaw Ultralight XL system will haul a boned-out bull elk and weighs only 7 oz.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grakksaw Ultralight XL system packs six game bags into just 7 ounces total, less than half a pound. Each bag measures 14&#8243; x 33&#8243; and is rated for roughly 50 pounds, putting total system capacity around 300 pounds of boned-out meat. That&#8217;s enough to hold a full boned-out bull elk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The material is a breathable synthetic ripstop, built to allow airflow for cooling while keeping dirt and insects out. The bags compress down into a stuff sack small enough to disappear in a pack until needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the setup for backpack hunters counting ounces, whether that&#8217;s elk, high country mule deer, or sheep and goat. When every ounce matters on the hike in and every pound matters on the pack-out, having a full six-bag system weighing just 7 ounces makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145153.jpg\" alt=\"Six Grakksaw Ultralight XL 14 by 33 inch game bags designed for boned-out deer and elk meat\" class=\"wp-image-259971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145153.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145153-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145153-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Grakksaw Ultralight XL includes six 14&#8243; x 33&#8243; bags. Two of them would probably handle a boned-out mule deer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-grakksaw-elk-bone-in-game-bags-tougher-bags-for-whole-quarters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grakksaw Elk Bone-In Game Bags: Tougher Bags for Whole Quarters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grakksaw Elk Game Bags, Bone-In: $80 MSRP<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/grakksaw.com\/products\/elk-game-bags-bone-in\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Grakksaw Elk Bone-In Game Bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144813.jpg\" alt=\"Grakksaw Elk Bone-In game bag system weighing approximately one pound for packing whole elk quarters\" class=\"wp-image-259970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144813.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144813-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144813-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grakksaw Elk Bone-In Game Bags weigh in at approximately one pound for the complete system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also a six-bag system: four quarter bags at 24&#8243; x 40&#8243; sized for whole elk quarters, plus two 14&#8243; x 33&#8243; bags for backstrap, neck meat, and trim. Total weight is right around 1 pound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grakksaw Elk Bone-In game bags use material that&#8217;s roughly double the denier of the Ultralight XL, trading a few extra ounces for more abrasion resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the system for hunters packing quarters intact rather than boning out, whether that&#8217;s horses, mules, or a short pack-out where weight isn&#8217;t the limiting factor. You&#8217;re carrying a little more weight, but you&#8217;re getting a tougher material for handling whole quarters and the demands of a meat haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grakksaw includes reflective cord for locating bags in low light and recommends rib-rolling instead of packing ribcage halves, since serrated rib bones are more likely to tear through the material. That&#8217;s worth remembering when deciding how to break down an elk before loading the bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145001.jpg\" alt=\"Grakksaw Bone-In elk game bag kit with four 24 by 40 inch quarter bags and two 14 by 33 inch meat bags\" class=\"wp-image-259972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145001.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145001-137x150.jpg 137w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145001-273x300.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Grakksaw Bone-In kit comes with four 24&#8243; x 40&#8243; quarter bags and two 14&#8243; x 33&#8243; bags for backstrap, neck meat, and trim.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-grakksaw-ultralight-xl-vs-bone-in-which-game-bags-win\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grakksaw Ultralight XL vs. Bone-In: Which Game Bags Win?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Grakksaw game bag systems are designed to keep meat protected during a pack-out, but they&#8217;re built for different jobs. The Ultralight XL saves weight for hunters carrying boned-out meat, while the Bone-In system adds tougher material and larger quarter bags for hunters bringing meat out on the bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference comes down to how you&#8217;re hunting and how you plan to get the animal back to camp or the truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-grakksaw-game-bags-specifications-and-price-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grakksaw Game Bags Specifications and Price Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Ultralight XL<\/th><th>Bone-In<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>$70<\/td><td>$80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>7 oz<\/td><td>~1 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Primary use<\/td><td>Boned-out meat<\/td><td>Whole quarters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material<\/td><td>Lightweight synthetic<\/td><td>Heavier ripstop synthetic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capacity<\/td><td>6 bags, ~300 lbs total<\/td><td>Sized for full elk quarters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Backpack hunting<\/td><td>Horse packing, shorter pack-outs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the hunter who bones out an elk miles from the trailhead, the Ultralight XL is the obvious weight-saving choice. For the hunter who uses horses or wants to carry whole quarters, the Bone-In system offers the extra abrasion resistance without taking up much room in a saddlebag or hunting pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145224.jpg\" alt=\"Grakksaw game bag stitching and lightweight breathable synthetic fabric designed to protect packed-out wild game meat\" class=\"wp-image-259974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145224-142x150.jpg 142w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145224-284x300.jpg 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Good stitching and lightweight, breathable synthetic material help Grakksaw game bags protect meat from dirt and bugs while allowing airflow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-two-mule-deer-one-kit-how-grakksaw-game-bags-held-up\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Mule Deer, One Kit: How Grakksaw Game Bags Held Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261024_185325.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261024_185325.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261024_185325-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261024_185325-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are two bone in mule deer on that horse in Grakksaw bags. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both systems are washable and reusable, not single-trip disposables. In fact, the photos that you&#8217;re seeing of the Bone-In bags are after having hauled out two mule deer in them and washed them in a washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hunt on horses a lot, and I carried the Grakksaw Elk Bone-In bags in a saddlebag. The entire system is tiny, and with two mule deer down on the same day, I used four of the bags in the kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I put a bone-in hind quarter, bone-in front quarter, and the backstrap and tenderloin all in one 24&#8243; x 40&#8243; quarter bag. Then I did the exact same thing for the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeated for the second deer, and one Bone-In kit worked for two complete mule deer with two bags left over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I knew I only needed them for one mule deer, I could have just carried two quarter bags and cut the weight in half. That&#8217;s a nice option when you already know how you plan to pack an animal out and don&#8217;t need the entire six-bag system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After hauling two complete mule deer, the Grakksaw Bone-In game bags held up with no rips or tears and washed up nicely afterward. No need to throw them away and start over with a fresh set for the next hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145214.jpg\" alt=\"Grakksaw reusable game bag drawcord closures designed to seal meat bags against dirt and insects during deer and elk pack-outs\" class=\"wp-image-259973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145214.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145214-176x300.jpg 176w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_145214-88x150.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grakksaw game bags all have cordage that lets you seal the tops to help keep out dirt and bugs. The Bone-In system also includes reflective cord for finding bags in low light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-grakksaw-game-bags-pros-and-cons-weight-vs-durability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grakksaw Game Bags Pros and Cons: Weight vs. Durability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After using the Bone-In bags on two mule deer, the biggest advantage is how much meat the system can handle without taking up much room before the hunt. The choice between the two kits really comes down to your pack-out strategy rather than one system being better across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Lightweight and compact systems, breathable synthetic material, washable and reusable construction, multiple bags for separating meat, and no rips or tears during my two-mule-deer test of the Bone-In kit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> The Ultralight XL is intended for boned-out meat rather than whole quarters. The heavier Bone-In kit weighs more, and sharp rib bones can tear the material, so Grakksaw recommends rib-rolling rather than packing ribcage halves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-bottom-line-grakksaw-game-bags-earn-their-place-in-the-pack\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line: Grakksaw Game Bags Earn Their Place in the Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grakksaw built two separate game bag systems, and the use case for each is clear. Ultralight XL for backpack hunts where every ounce counts, Bone-In for horses or shorter carries where durability matters more than weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For my style of hunting, especially when horses are involved, the Elk Bone-In kit makes a lot of sense. One kit handled two complete mule deer with two bags left over. The bags held up, kept the meat protected, and cleaned up nicely in the washing machine afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I were headed deep into the backcountry with a backpack and planning to bone out an elk, the 7-ounce Ultralight XL system would be the one I&#8217;d carry. For hauling whole quarters, I&#8217;ll stick with the Bone-In bags that have already proven themselves on my hunts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Game bags aren&#8217;t the most exciting gear in a hunting pack, but when there&#8217;s meat on the ground and a long trip back to the truck, they&#8217;re a whole lot more important than they looked that morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-watch-grakksaw-game-bags-and-hunting-gear-video\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch: Grakksaw Game Bags and Hunting Gear Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the accompanying video for more on the Grakksaw game bags featured in this review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The lightest reusable game bags on the market #shorts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c52gjo_rz9U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-related-hunting-gear-reviews-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Hunting Gear Reviews from GunsAmerica Digest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-pack-out-bags-tested\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pack Out Bags Tested With 133lbs of Rocks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-hunting-backpacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Hunting Backpacks (2026): Metcalf, Stone Glacier &amp; More<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-5-big-mistakes-elk-hunters-make\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-grakksaw-game-bags-review\" title=\"Grakksaw Game Bags Review: Two Deer, Zero Tears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Big Mistakes Elk Hunters Make<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two mule deer, zero tears. After hauling meat on horseback and running these Grakksaw game bags through the washing machine, I&#8217;ve found my new go-to reusable game bags. 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A former professional sponsored 3-Gun and Multigun competitor with multiple championships and titles, True\u2019s shooting career began in long-range and tactical sniper matches\u2014and he still burns powder in precision competitions, now branching into Hunter NRL. A certified firearms instructor who has trained over 10,000 students face-to-face, True has also served on both sides of the courtroom as an attorney and currently as an elected Prosecuting Attorney. He has prosecuted and defended high-profile self-defense and firearms cases, giving him a unique, real-world perspective on the Second Amendment. Outside the courtroom and off the range, True is a true western outdoorsman. A lifelong hunter and rancher, he rides and hunts off his own string of horses and pack animals, chasing elk, mule deer, wolves, coyotes, and anything else in season. 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Experience: \u2013 Professional Shooter \u2013 Sponsored 3-Gun &amp; Multigun competitor with multiple titles and a foundation in long-range and sniper\/tactical matches.\u2013 Firearms Instructor \u2013 Certified instructor with over 10,000 students trained face-to-face.\u2013 Elected Prosecuting Attorney \u2013 Attorney with real-world experience defending and prosecuting self-defense and gun-related cases.\u2013 Hunter &amp; Rancher \u2013 Horseback hunter with a working ranch, passionate about elk, deer, predator, and backcountry hunting.\u2013 Reloading &amp; Ballistics Expert \u2013 Precision reloader and former high-volume competition handloader.\u2013 Optics Authority \u2013 Known for his deep knowledge and unrelenting standards in optics, thermal, and night vision gear.\u2013 Outdoor Creative \u2013 Avid photographer, guitar player, and outdoorsman with a sharp eye for gear and storytelling.\u2013 2A Advocate \u2013 Committed to protecting the Second Amendment and educating Americans about their rights and responsibilities.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/true1911"],"url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/true-pearce\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/20261102_144754-150x113.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/83"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253104"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253104\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":259996,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253104\/revisions\/259996"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/259968"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=253104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=253104"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=253104"},{"taxonomy":"hunt365","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hunt365?post=253104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}