ILL Hunter,

I use the Alaskan Game bags, if you go for "game bags" then avoid the "gauze" ones, the Alaskan game bags besides being large have polyester/nylon in them besides cotton so they are strong (ours have a rectangular pattern to the weave and yes they are light and thin, IMHO that is a good thing. Five would be a good number (which of course means you have to buy an extra set). If you've never used them before don't let it throw you, they are just long sections of tube cut in lengths --- tie a good but efficient and tight overhand knot in one end and load from the other. Usually some of the leg (around the knee) sticks out --- just right --- cinch the bag around the leg, tie some nylon cordage around this exposed part of the leg and hang it in the shade of a stand of trees --- we use about a 3' piece --- wrestling them upwards AND getting something tied is NO place for a short "string".

When you pull into Craig, CO (I assume to get stuff before heading out) don't let it throw you --- deserty, except for the Yampa river, farm ground and sage brush --- lots of sage brush, few trees --- not much fun if you are thinking of a high country elk hunt, be patient --- it is there you just have to drive your way up to it.

EKM