I wanted to share what I think I will end up using this year to field dress and quarter out my deer this year. I process the deer I kill on my own and do not have the space to hang and quarter the deer at my apartment so all of this gets completed where the deer lies and I pack it out to the yeti in my suv. Basically any time you cannot drag a deer out this is applicable.
Up until now I did this on the ground which really works fine but is more prone to getting dirt/leaves on the meat and frankly can be annoying to be hunched over/squatting for the duration of the process.
So for an additional 5oz to my kill kit I have come up with the following idea which is really a collation of 2 videos I saw on youtube (links at bottom of post). It is also extremely cheap. No pricey micro pulleys, etc. The real star of the show is the loop alien- I also use one on my gear hanger. The 4 to 1 mechanical advantage is also great.
The other key part about this is that you are using your stick and platform as the hanging anchor point. No need to drag the deer to a tree with a low hanging limb etc. The nearest tree you can put your platform on will do. Use a climbing stick if you need to get a bit higher.
- Loop Alien 1x
- Small quick link 5x
- 35ft of dynaglide or other non stretch cordage
- Continuous loop made of same material above
Here’s the system:
1/ Get platform to height & attach top part of system to platform. Secure with loop alien:
2/ Girth hitch continuous loop to a stick as a makeshift gambrel. Still figuring out if there is a better way to pack in a foldable light gambrel. Using my pack to simulate deer here:
3/ Run your dynaglide through each quick link that are acting as low friction pulleys for the 4-1. Be sure to keep lines parallel:
So at this point you can start lifting up the deer and secure the tag end to your stick or any other way you want to capture and keep the line progress.
I don’t want to take credit for this as I really got the idea by combining what I found to be the best aspects of the below two videos and then just using my stick and platform as the anchor point:
Hope you guys take what you can from this if it helps you out. Please let me know if you have any ideas for a packable lightweight gambrel or if you see any other potential improvements.
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Up until now I did this on the ground which really works fine but is more prone to getting dirt/leaves on the meat and frankly can be annoying to be hunched over/squatting for the duration of the process.
So for an additional 5oz to my kill kit I have come up with the following idea which is really a collation of 2 videos I saw on youtube (links at bottom of post). It is also extremely cheap. No pricey micro pulleys, etc. The real star of the show is the loop alien- I also use one on my gear hanger. The 4 to 1 mechanical advantage is also great.
The other key part about this is that you are using your stick and platform as the hanging anchor point. No need to drag the deer to a tree with a low hanging limb etc. The nearest tree you can put your platform on will do. Use a climbing stick if you need to get a bit higher.
- Loop Alien 1x
- Small quick link 5x
- 35ft of dynaglide or other non stretch cordage
- Continuous loop made of same material above
Here’s the system:
1/ Get platform to height & attach top part of system to platform. Secure with loop alien:
2/ Girth hitch continuous loop to a stick as a makeshift gambrel. Still figuring out if there is a better way to pack in a foldable light gambrel. Using my pack to simulate deer here:
3/ Run your dynaglide through each quick link that are acting as low friction pulleys for the 4-1. Be sure to keep lines parallel:
So at this point you can start lifting up the deer and secure the tag end to your stick or any other way you want to capture and keep the line progress.
I don’t want to take credit for this as I really got the idea by combining what I found to be the best aspects of the below two videos and then just using my stick and platform as the anchor point:
Hope you guys take what you can from this if it helps you out. Please let me know if you have any ideas for a packable lightweight gambrel or if you see any other potential improvements.
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