although two buddies are in your camp you are hunting alone and get an elk. Its opening week so the temps are probably warm. What do you do and exactly what equipment do you recommend carrying with you in your pack? Does a person skin the elk out and quarter it or just quarter it and start packing it back to camp? Do I need to carry a good strong hoist in my pack along with the knives and saw? Remember, horses/mules aren't available.

Might be stupid questions, but some I need answers to please. I am trying to cover everything and be as ready as possible.