Packing Checklist
Submitted by: Vicki Badura

Here is a checklist that was made up as a guide for a four day pack trip for 2 people/4 animals.

Pack Equipment
1. Pack saddle 2. Pack saddle blanket, wool pad 3. Halter with long lead rope 4. Lash cinch with lash rope (45' X ½") 5. Pack cover or manta	6. 2 Panniers 7. 20 - 30' of ¼ - 3/8" rope 8. Hobbles 9. Synthetic sheepskin sleeve for cinch 10. Bell

Horse Equipment
1. Saddles with breast collars 2. Bridles 3. Halters and lead ropes 4. Saddle pads 5. Hobbles 6. Feed bags 7. Saddle bags	8. Easy Boots 9. Hoof Pick 10. Stiff brush 11. Soft brush 12. Fly spray 13. Extra synthetic sheep skin 14. Knot Eliminators for Highline

Horse Feed 1. Complete horse feed pellets - 3lb./day/horse 2. Oats

Tent 1. Backpacking tent with poles and fly

Camping Equipment
1. One burner propane backpacking stove 2. 2 burner propane camp stove 3. Extra bottle of propane 4. Rolling table 5. Folding camp shovel	6. Single bit ax 7. Yellow lantern flashlight 8. Small handheld flashlight 9. Collapsible water buckets (2) 10. Bailing wire or twine

Cooking Equipment
1. Camp cook/dish set 2. Collapsible cook grate 3. Utensils 4. Can opener 5. Waterproof matches 6. Newspaper or fire starter sticks 7. Dishtowels	8. Dish scrubber 9. Trash bags 10. Liquid dish soap 11. Pot holder 12. Paper towels 13. Water filter pump

First Aid/Survival Supplies (Horse and Human)
1. Milk of Magnesia tablets 2. Antibiotic First Aid cream 3. Butterfly Band-Aids 4. Adhesive tape 5. 2-40" triangular bandages 6. Razor blade 7. Sewing needle 8. Scissors 9. Safety pins 10. Kaopectate 11. Tums 12. Insect repellent 13. Tylenol 14. Band-Aids 15. 30-Compresses (or sanitary napkins)	16. 3" Ace bandage 17. Stretch gauze 18. Tweezers 19. Thread 20. Small Candle 21. Space Blanket 22. 4 rolls 3" Vet wrap 23. Duct tape 24. 4 rolls 3" gauze 25. Antibiotic eye ointment 26. Disposable razor 27. Nitrofurazone ointment 28. Disposable syringes 29. Hemostat 30. Small Mirror

Personal Gear
Pack in saddle bags: 1. Camera and film 2. Water bottle 3. Fishing creel and gear 4. Snacks 5. Lunch when on trail 6. Kleenex 7. Hat cover 8. Gloves 9. Matches in waterproof container 10. Leatherman tool 11. Bailing twine 12. First Aid Kit 13. Map 14. Compass Tie on saddle: 1. Rain slicker 2. Fishing rod in case 3. Warm coat Carry on your person: 1. Fishing license 2. Lip balm 3. Sunglasses	Pack in duffle bag, to go in panniers: 1. Shave kit: Toothpaste and toothbrush Hand cream Sunscreen Soap Hairbrush Dental floss Towel and Washcloth 2. Clothing: 5 Pairs of socks Pajamas 2 Shirts 1 bluejeans (?) 4 Pairs underwear Light camp shoes Sweater or sweatshirt Thermal underwear Knit cap Knit gloves Light or heavy jacket (depending on weather) 3. Other Camp gear: Sleeping bag Foam mattress

Food
Day One: Lunch Roast beef sandwich (2-3 per person) Small can chips Raisins (2 boxes) Dinner Roast Chicken (prepared earlier, reheated) Mashed potatoes, instant Vegetable, canned Apple Day Two: Breakfast Fried eggs, 2 each Hash browns, frozen Sausage links, 3 each Lunch PBJ sandwich, 2 each Orange Soup, dried mix Dinner Steaks Pan fried potatoes and onions Mixed vegetables, canned Pudding, canned	Day Three: Breakfast Pancakes Canned ham Orange juice Lunch Sandwich, canned meat spread Carrot Sticks Canned fruit Dinner Ham, canned Baked beans, canned Pudding, canned Day Four: Breakfast Pancakes Fried Ham, canned Orange Juice Lunch (on trail) PBJ sandwich Raisins

Extra Food Items:
Syrup Margarine Salt/Pepper Hot Chocolate Canned Spaghetti & meatballs Ketchup	Seasoning Instant Coffee Coffee Creamer Jelly Beans Heavy Duty Foil

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