The Importance of Reliable Backcountry Communications From the pages of Western Mule Magazine Reliable communications with civilization while you’re camping seems like the last thing that you would want to … Continue Reading »
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In Praise of Ponying
In Praise of Ponying – Why Everyone Should be Able to Pony Their Horse From the pages of Equine Monthly Magazine Ponying in the Pasayten Wilderness Be able to … Continue Reading »
Easy Double Diamond Hitch
Easy Double Diamond Hitch for horse and mule packing It’s been said that diamonds are a mules best friend. Here’s a new way to tie a double diamond that makes … Continue Reading »
Ken Onion Knife Sharpener – Review
Ken Onion Knife Sharpener – Review Have you ever noticed that your knife is having a harder time doing its job. You might even find your knifework is slipping—literally. And … Continue Reading »
10 under $20 Stocking Stuffers
10 under $20 – Stocking Stuffers for the Trail Rider and Horse Camper Fire Striker Your outdoorsy giftee likely has some sort of fire-starting tool, but he or she is … Continue Reading »
Being Happy When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
Being Happy When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned On the trail, in camp, and in life, expectations often obscure reality. Expectations often become the anchors for how we evaluate opportunities … Continue Reading »
What to look for in water bottles
What to look for in water bottles While water bottles might not be as exciting as searching for the new saddle you’ve been lusting after, the choice is still an … Continue Reading »
How to Choose Bear Canisters
How to Choose Bear Canisters All recreation areas have their own regulations for how to store your food, and bear canisters are increasingly required across the nation. Picking the best … Continue Reading »
SatPaq Satellite Messenger – 2 Year Review
SatPaq Satellite Messenger – 2 Year Review At the best of times losing your cell signal is annoying — but if you’re trail riding or camping, a case of no … Continue Reading »
Hay Nets
A TrailMeister Tip on Hay Nets I got an email asking how I feed my critters. I use hay nets. I like to stretch my animal’s meals out as long … Continue Reading »