ELKcamp, we just get the heaviest lawn and leaf sacks that we can find. I think that this may work on whole quarters IF the bones don't pop through. As long as you get a good seal on the bags. Tie each knot separatly on each of the bags. My hunting partner worked in a slaughterhouse for 25 years. His speed is amazing when it comes to boning an elk out. I would imagine that with the amount of experience that you have. That you can pop a joint without leaving ragged edges. In this case. yes, I think that whole quarters would hold over this way. Mother nature always provides the answers. Even when it comes to saving the meat. Not only that. The creek sure keeps the beer cold for a celebration feast, after the hunt is over of course. Gosh, my mouth is watering already. fresh tenderloin, a cold beer, and a cigar to follow. Can't break tradition.