Below is a listing we share with our guests and clients in preparation for a Pack Trip. It's a list to help you "pack for your pack trip." This has been compiled based on years of experience, regularly revised due to mistakes and forgetting things, until I think we finally got it right a few years ago!For horseback riding, each person should have with him or her:
All items to be worn, or should fit securely in day pack or fanny pack or saddle bags.
1. Slicker or close fitting rain gear (to be rolled up and tied onto back of saddle)
2. Hat, helps if water resistant
3. Warm shirt or sweatshirt (weather can change fast up here! Have layers handy.)
4. Boots, waterproofed or oiled
5. Gloves, helps if water resistant (optional)
6. Any toiletries like sunscreen and lip balm
7. Toilet paper or tissue and a bandana
8. Water bottle, and snacks and/or lunch
9. Extra snacks to munch on while riding (trail mix, jerky, hard candies, etc.)
10. Any personal medications
11. Pocket knife (optional)
12. Camera (optional)
Personal items to pack:
See below for packing requirements
1. Sleeping bag and sleeping pad (be certain sleeping bag is sufficient for the climate)
2. One extra pair of shoes, boots, or slippers for wearing at camp
3. Jacket or warm coat for wearing on chilly mornings, etc. (knit cap is a nice comfort, too)
4. A spare t-shirt, sweatshirt, jeans and/or long johns (optional) and dry socks
5. Hand towel or bandana
6. Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, lip balm, bug spray, sunscreen, etc.)
7. Any personal medications necessary (Be sure to have any prescription and/or necessary medications with you. In addition, one may want to bring ro-laids or other medication to help relieve altitude sickness symptoms. This does NOT cure. If symptoms persist, person must immediately go to a lower altitude.)
8. Headlamp or flashlight
9. Small folding camp chair pad, like a Crazy Creek (optional)
10. Optional: notebook, pencil, book, camera, fishing pole (sections must break down to 36" or shorter)
Recommended packing requirements:
1. Items needed on hand for hiking or riding should be limited to a small, comfortable day pack or fanny pack, or fit into saddle bags, for which each person shall be responsible. (Saddle bags may be provided by LTR)
2. Each individual’s personal items (not including sleeping bag and pad) to be packed in should not exceed the contents of a duffle bag, sized at a max of 14" x 12" x 23", and with a maximum weight of 25 pounds.
3. Sleeping bags should be packed properly in appropriate stuff sacks or compression sacks. A plastic bag may be used INSIDE the stuff or compression sack to be certain bag is kept water proof.
4. Sleeping pads (camping/backpacking models only) should be rolled and contained with a proper sack or tie strap.
5. Fishing rods and gear should be in sections of 36" or less in length, and packed in a protective cover.
6. Any additional gear needed for your group should be discussed with our Guides, to insure proper packing and preparation. Remember that each pack horse may take a maximum load of between 100 - 150 pounds. Load size, mass and weight shall be considered at the discretion of our Guides, in order to best serve our Guests and care for our hard working herd.
7. Please take extra care in packing items that are fragile, breakable if dropped or shaken, and items that may rattle. All items must be safe and secure, and each pack should be sound and silent for the well being of the pack horse.
8. Consider packing important items in trash bags or ziplock bags that can be re-used at camp, in order to keep these items water proof.
Additional suggestions:
1. Each group should be prepared with maps, compass, first aid kit, fire starter, any necessary medication for group members, and water purification on hand at all times.
2. Be certain you know your route and meeting times/destinations.
3. Group should be aware of where important items where packed for immediate use at camp (e.g.: toilet paper, shovel, matches, etc.)
4. We do our best to provide a comfortable camping experience with the lowest impact on the environment, and ask that all our guests to do the same to respect the wilds and wilderness. We would be happy to provide anyone interested with additional information on “Leave No Trace” camping ethics.
For full-service trips, LTR will provide and pack the following camping gear:
1. Tents and/or tarps for sleeping (must be previously arranged with LTR)
2. Kitchen tarp (optional)
3. First aid kit
4. Matches and fire starter
5. Toilet paper
6. Trash bags
7. Kitchen utensils - knife, spoon, spatula, can opener, pots & pans, coffee pot, cutting board, etc.
8. Eating utensils - plates, bowls, cups, silverware
9. Dish cloths, soap, steel wool, paper towels, drying bag
10. Food, in accordance with pre-planned menu
11. Extra condiments, cooking oil, etc.
12. Water filter(s) and/or water purification system for use at camp
13. Extra water containers for boiled or filtered drinking water
14. Water buckets for getting water from creek
15. Camp shovel and lightweight ax
16. Lightweight campfire grill (if fires are permitted)
17. Pothook frame and hook for cooking over campfire (optional)
18. Camp stove, fuel bottle
19. Lightweight cord and string for use around camp (clothesline, hanging tarps or food bag, etc.)
20. Flashlights, camp lantern
21. Camp table, chairs and table cloth (optional)
22. Duct tape!
23. All horse related tack, packing gear and emergency horse supplies
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