The advantage of having pack mules is that you will be able to enjoy the back country with items you wouldn’t normally pack in on your own back. However, it’s important to balance the need for luxury with the 150-pound per mule limit.
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Please keep in mind that the pack bags are limited in size. Please plan to bring coolers no larger than 48 quart as that size fits perfectly in the pack sack; clothing and food should be packed in canvas or other soft material no larger than 13” wide x 23” long x 15” deep. Many smaller containers are better than a few large ones, enabling the packers more flexibility in obtaining the correct weight and balance for each mule. |
What you bring is up to you, but if you’re new to the back country, you might consider the following list as a helpful guide:
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CHECKLIST – |
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RIDING CLOTHES |
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Loose comfortable jeans |
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Bike shorts under jeans for comfort (for new riders) |
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Hat with a wide brim for sun protection |
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Kerchief for dust protection |
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T-shirt under long-sleeve shirt |
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Long sleeve shirt |
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Riding shoes (hiking or riding boots--sneakers are not recommended) |
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Good cotton socks |
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Women -- sports bra |
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HELPFUL TO HAVE WHILE RIDING: |
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Small fanny pack to hold camera and sunscreen |
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Camel back water system for easy access to fluids |
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Leather gloves to protect hands (available at hardware store) |
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ADDITIONAL CLOTHES – don’t bring too many. Because you’ll pretty much be dusty the whole time, you might find it convenient to wear the same stuff over and over. |
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Bathing Suit |
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2nd pair of shoes (tivas are a great choice) |
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Rain Gear -- just in case of foul weather |
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WARM clothes for evening |
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Extra shorts, shirts and underclothes |
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GROUP CHECKLIST
– ONE OF EACH FOR YOUR GROUP
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