Thread: Pillow case or game bags?

In summer I'll find a creek bed or river and wet the cases before putting meat in if one is close by. Give it a rinse first, put meat in, and find a shady and cool place to hang for 30 minutes. My theory is that helps cool the meat quicker. No science to prove it but if your wet and stand in the wind it cools your skin down so thought the same would apply.
When you pack it out in your day bag and carry it the meat will warm up from heat on your back. Stop frequently if it is a long walk and hang out for another 30 minutes.

Originally Posted by Rusky

In summer I'll find a creek bed or river and wet the cases before putting meat in if one is close by. Give it a rinse first, put meat in, and find a shady and cool place to hang for 30 minutes. My theory is that helps cool the meat quicker. No science to prove it but if your wet and stand in the wind it cools your skin down so thought the same would apply.
When you pack it out in your day bag and carry it the meat will warm up from heat on your back. Stop frequently if it is a long walk and hang out for another 30 minutes.

I’m not sure wetting the bag is a good idea, lots of microbes in water. The meat is damp enough to assist cooling.

Originally Posted by 2post

I’m not sure wetting the bag is a good idea, lots of microbes in water. The meat is damp enough to assist cooling.

Youd think so, but I know people that dunk whole legs etc in rivers and still don't get sick. I drink out of the same rivers and streams and no issues so far. The damp cases dry any way with a bit of wind, I believe it just accelerates the initial cooling process.