Advice for a Hunting Newbie

[Mtn.man]

Are sleds worth it?

Yup, we use those cheapo plastic sleds you get at the store for snow sledding. Add some holes and para cord to tie them in. There is also a meat sled that you can put quarters on and then tie the whole thing up that worked for a couple years when we got a moose and din't have one, they are cheap as well. But worked great.
I have a Bull Pac, had it for 18 years http://www.bullpacs.com/ for packing, and I carry plastic bags in my day pack for tenderloins, and backstraps. Army duffles with the shoulder straps work great as well.