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.

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.

RIDING CLOTHES

Comfortable jeans

Bike shorts under jeans for comfort

Hat with a wide brim for sun protection

Bandana

T-shirt under long-sleeve shirt

Long sleeve shirt

Riding shoes (hiking or riding boots--sneakers are not recommended)

Good cotton socks

Women - sports bra

HELPFUL TO HAVE WHILE RIDING

Saddle bags will be supplied for storing items.

Camel back water system for easy access to fluids

Leather gloves to protect hands (available at hardware store)

ADDITIONAL CLOTHES

Bathing Suit

2nd pair of shoes (tivas are a great choice)

Rain Gear -- just in case of foul weather

WARM clothes for evening

Extra shorts, shirts and underclothes

PERSONAL GEAR TO BRING

Air Mattress

Bug Spray

Camera

Day Pack

Fishing Poles / Licenses / bait / fishing gear

Flashlight

Reading Material

Sleeping Bag and Pillow

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Toilet kit

Towel

Water bottles

Whos Bringing

GROUP CHECKLIST

Air Mattress Pump

Aluminum Foil

Hatchet or Saw for cutting wood

BBQ Tongs

Biodegradable Soap

Cleaning Rag

Coffee Mugs

Coffee Pot

Gas lamp and fuel

Propane stove and fuel

Cooking grill -- to put on the campfire

48qt Coolers

Cups that can burn after use

Cutting Board

Dry ice or regular ice

Extra Water Bottles

First Aid Kit

Gallon Size Ziplock Bags

Garbage Bags

Green Scrubbing Sponge

Folding Chairs

Lighter or Matches / Fire Starter

Paper Plates

POTS / PANS

- One large frying pan

- One large pot

- One small pot

Rope

Shovel

Swiss Army or Leatherman Knife

Tent

Toilet Paper

Two-Way Radios

Utensils for eating and cooking

Water Filter -- VERY important!

Wilderness Permit – MUST HAVE!

Wine Opener

Flashlights

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