We've gotten spikes, boned, out in one trip split between two guys. Smaller 6pts, boned, out in one trip on one mule. Smaller 5 point out in three packs, first by one guy with backstraps/neck/rib meat, two others hauled out a front and hindquarter each with bone in. For me, I'd rather take a heavier pack fewer times. But then again, I'm fat...