I carry most every thing, i spend alot of time in the bush alone so i find it nice to stay alive and stay comfortable! One thing i have added after shooting a moose alone is a couple of snatch blocks and a roll of cloths line cable. I bought some small blocks that should help get a big animal in the quad trailer solo. I carry enough food and water for at least a good over nite stay, but i'd be good for 3-4 days alone. If ever i do have to work on my quads, i try to leave what ever tools i used in the quad for a while, the only thing i ever had come loose was the dam trailer ball, try to tighten that down with your leather man!!! I keep a big pair of vise grips now in each bike!