RE: The right knife
I also carry a Gerber Gator & Sagen Plevis Saw gets used for most of my field dressing work. I also carry a Kreshaw Blade trader for multi uses while on a week long trip or bigger game hunting. I process my own animals, as such I think it is essential to have a good boning knife to make this task quick and effortless.
It really depends on your uses and requirements. The gerber or other drop blades will allow you to FD and skin and animal. I prefer the Sagen Pelvis Saw to removing the anus by cutting while FD (they are cheap like 12 bucks), but choice is yours. If you want some versitality then the Kershaw Alaskan Blade Trader is worth a look.