Whenever I'm on the trail I carry the flowing items in my saddlebags.

I'm not trying to weigh down the horse but rather ensure that both he and I make it back, to ride another day. The combined weight of everything in this list is under 12 pounds.

While the list may look a bit thick, I can fit all of these items easily in my bags and have plenty of room to spare for lunch. 

• Emergency Kit - Contents List HERE

• Map

• Compass

• Rain Gear  - These usually get tied behind the cantle

• Snacks - Hard candy and or granola bars

• Pocket knife

• First Aid Items - bandage, antibiotic ointment, aspirin

• Flashlight

• Cell Phone (for emergencies) - Make sure you've ICED it!

• Water Bottles

• Bandanna

• Hoof pick

• Insect Repellent  - I like the individual towelettes

• Baling Twine - Almost as good as duck tape

• Easy boot

• Garbage Bag - List of Uses HERE

• Camera

• GPS

• Spare batteries

I'll also carry other items depending upon the length of time and the distance I plan on covering.

If I'm using a western rig I'll typically put these items into pommel bags so the weight is over the withers instead of his kidneys.

The  Plug

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