Canonical: https://lonetrail.co/pages/best-elk-game-bags-comparison # Argali vs Caribou Gear vs TAG vs Lone Trail Game Bags: Which Set Fits Lone Trail Field NotesBuying guide ## Argali vs. Caribou Gear vs. TAG vs. Lone Trail: which game bag set actually fits your pack-out? Start with one question: are the elk quarters staying on the bone? The wrong answer makes every price comparison meaningless. By **Lone Trail** · Updated August 2026 Lone Trail makes one of the sets in this guide. Where another brand is the better tool for a specific method, this page says so. Competitor prices checked 2026-08-29 (Argali, Caribou Gear, TAG). Immediate selector ## Which pack-out are you doing? ### I pack elk quarters bone-in - Lone Trail 5-piece: 4 x 40" x 24" + 1 x 17" x 29", $70 - Caribou Gear Wapiti: 4 x 23" x 40" + 16" x 30" parts bag, $105.99 - Argali Guide Series M.O.B.: four 24" x 40" quarter bags plus a 17" x 29" meat bag, 16 oz, $95.99 - TAG large-bag configurations ### I bone out elk in the field - Argali High Country: five 17" x 29" bags plus a stuff sack, 9 oz, $74.99 - Other small, ultralight boned-out systems - Lone Trail's 40" x 24" bags may be more bag than a dedicated ultralight boned-out hunter needs. Comparison ## Bone-in systems, side by side. | | Lone Trail 5-Piece | Caribou Gear Wapiti | Argali M.O.B. | TAG Bags | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Current price | $70 | $105.99 | $95.99 | $100 | | Quarter bags | 4 x 40" x 24" | 4 x 23" x 40" | 4 x 24" x 40" | 5 x 24" x 44" (standard set) | | Trim or parts bag | 1 x 17" x 29" | 1 x 16" x 30" | 1 x 17" x 29" | Singles sold separately, $25 to $30 | | Total listed weight | About 2.1 oz per quarter bag | 21 oz | 16 oz | Just over 1 lb with the stuff sack | | Fabric | 40D ripstop nylon | Patented breathable synthetic | Ripstop, denier not published | Game-Vent, 100% nylon | | Reusable, washable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | Reflective or high-vis | Reflective strip | White or orange | Orange bags, reflective paracord | Not published | | Warranty | Lifetime, defects | 3-year limited, defects | Lifetime on manufacturing defects, original owner | Not published | Competitor facts from [Caribou Gear](https://caribougear.com/products/wapiti-game-bags-for-elk), [Argali](https://argalioutdoors.com/products/guide-series-m-o-b-game-bag-set) and [TAG](https://pristineventures.com/products/tag-bag-sets/). Competitor prices checked 2026-08-29 (Caribou Gear, Argali, TAG). ## Lone Trail is the value bone-in system, not the ultralight boned-out winner. That sentence guides this whole page. If you leave quarters on the bone and want four full-size bags plus a trim bag for $70, that is us. If you bone everything out and count ounces, keep reading; you probably want Argali. Credit where due ## Why the Argali High Country is different. At about 9 oz for five 17" by 29" bags, it is deliberately optimized for a boned-out elk or a deer-sized bone-in quarter. That is a meaningfully different product from four 40" by 24" Lone Trail quarter bags, and for that job it is the better tool. Argali also publishes a lifetime warranty on defects for the original owner. Credit where due ## Why Caribou commands a premium. A long category history, species-specific systems, a patented design, a large review base and 23" by 40" meat-on-bone sizing. The difference is not only the price gap; you are paying for a brand that has been doing exactly this for a long time. Credit where due ## Why TAG remains relevant. TAG built its name on synthetic Game-Vent material, a wide range of bag sizes and configurable sets, and a long-standing Alaska-oriented use case. If you want to assemble a set by the bag, TAG is the catalog to do it from. Buy this set if ## Who should buy Lone Trail? - Your intended use is bone-in elk quarters - Four 40" x 24" quarter bags plus a trim bag fits your breakdown method - Reusable synthetic bags are the goal - $70 matters - You want a simple complete set rather than choosing among numerous bag sizes - Ships in 24 hours - Free shipping over $20 - 30-day free returns - Lifetime warranty Reviews ## See what hunters who used them have to say. Field use **Jeremy Moore (moode outdoors)**Customer review Worth it! This things are built great. Easy to spot with the reflective tag, not to mention the nylon is breathable and tough. Lone trail does it again! Thank you Durability **Harry bellings**Customer review High quality material These are great, super durable, definitely recommend ## FAQ ### Bone-in or boned-out? Both work. Bone-in is faster in the field and the quarters hang cleanly; boned-out cuts pack weight on a long walk. This set is built around bone-in quarters and handles boned-out meat with room to spare. ### Will these actually fit an elk hindquarter? Yes. The quarter bags are 40" deep by 24" wide, sized around a bone-in elk hindquarter. The four big pieces of an elk each get their own bag. ### How many bags do I need? A bone-in elk takes five: four quarters plus backstraps, tenderloins and trim. Boned-out, plan on five to six depending on how you split the loads. A deer takes two to four. ### Can I reuse them? Yes. Rinse cold soon after the hunt, machine wash cold, air dry or tumble low. Hunters run the same set for multiple seasons. ### What is your warranty and return policy? Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects: send a photo and your order number and we replace the bag, or refund you if we cannot. Returns: try it on at home, 30 days, like-new, we pay the return shipping. ## Bone-in elk. Four full-size quarter bags plus one trim bag. $70. Breathable 40D ripstop, reflective, washable, lifetime warranty. Ships in 24 hours. - Ships in 24 hours - Free shipping over $20 - 30-day free returns - Lifetime warranty