Horse Packing Tips
Field skills, problem solving, and trail safety. Built for real strings in real terrain.
Pack Saddle Shop Info Guides
Info Guides
Practical guidance for safe, efficient horse packing. Built from field experience. Written for real use.
What you get
- Clear, step by step packing advice
- Safety focused guidance for horses and handlers
- Proven techniques for backcountry and hunting use
- Straightforward checklists you use in the field
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Pick a category. Use the guides before your trip, then keep the checklist handy at the trailhead.
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Pack Saddle Info Guides
Fit, setup, and maintenance for Decker and sawbuck systems.
Pack Panniers Info Guide
Pannier types, materials, sizing, and load management.
Horse Packing Tips
Colic Early signs, prevention habits, and field decisions.
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Safety Spacing, passing, and risk control for handlers and stock.
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Loading pack animals Balance, height, and securing loads to prevent saddle roll.
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Buying a pack horse Temperament, conformation basics, and red flags.
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Maintenance of pack saddles Daily checks, leather care, hardware, and storage routines.
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Packing out elk quarters Load planning, keeping meat clean, and weight control.
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Packing a problem horse Behavior patterns, fixes, and when to pull a horse from the string.
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Packing out meat in rough terrain Side hills, route choices, load downsizing, and wreck prevention.
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Marking a trail Simple marking methods for timber, snow, and return routes.
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Encountering other packing strings Passing etiquette and reducing stress in tight spots.
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Horse packing on dangerous trails Exposure, switchbacks, and smart turn back decisions.
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Herd bound pack horses Causes, positioning, and separation training ideas.
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Break away strings Setup options and risk management in brush and tight trails.
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Leading a pack string Pace, spacing, stops, and clean handling habits.
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High lining and ground tying Safe setups for daytime stops and overnights.
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Packing tents and stoves Load placement, protecting sharp edges, and trail stability.
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Pack horse behavior and inexperienced pack horses Stress signals, first trip plans, and steady exposure steps.
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Packing and predators Food handling, camp setup, and animal management on the trail.
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Checklist Pre trip inspection, load checks, and end of day breakdown.
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Australian packer tips Trail habits, load styles, and practical bush packing notes.
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Pack Saddle Info Guides
Pack saddle basics Decker vs sawbuck, common parts, and core setup logic.
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Fit and adjustment Improving comfort and reducing sore spots.
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Rigging and straps Choosing strap types and keeping loads secure.
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Maintenance and care Cleaning, conditioning, and hardware inspections.
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Pack Panniers Info Guide
Pannier types Pack panniers, saddle panniers, Utah panniers, hard panniers, top packs.
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Pannier materials Canvas, Iron Cloth, Cordura, vinyl, aluminum, poly plastic.
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Sizing and load planning Matching size to animal, terrain, and gear weight.
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Hooks, liners, and accessories Pannier hooks, inserts, and tools that speed loading.
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