We have written our packing book, "The Mountain Canary Company Packers Guide Book", to be as complete as we can. Because the subject of packing is so massive, and often task specific, one can never have enough information. We are adding this reference material section to share with you. some of the material we have found useful.
Headed up the First Divide out of the North Fork of the Skokomish River drainage.
Books And Publications
Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails“The Packers Bible” Author: Joe Back Johnson Publishing Company1880 South 57th CourtBoulder, Colorado 80301
Manual of Pack TransportationAuthor: Henry W. Daley Chief Pack Master Quartermaster’s Department, U.S. ArmyFredonia BooksAmsterdam, The Netherlands http://www.fredoniabooks.comwww.amazon.com
When Mules wear DiamondsMountain Packing With Mules and HorsesAuthor Stacy Gebbhards Wilderness Skills13910 Hollenbreak Way McCall, Idaho 83638 208-634-3216
Packin’ in On Mules andHorsesAuthors: Smoke Elser and Bill Brown Mountain Press Publishing Co.P.O. Box 2399 Missoula, Montana 598061-800-234-5308
Packing and Outfitting Field Manual Author Oliver C. HillBulletin RoomP.O. Box 3313 University of WyomingLaramie, Wyoming 82071
MOUNTAIN SCOUTING A HandbookFor Officers and Soldiers On The Frontiers Author: Edward S. FarrowUniversity of Oklahoma Press, Norman, Publishing Division
The Cavalry Horseshoer’s TEechnical Manual Lessiter Publications P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53008-0624Web site: www.lesspub.com*This is an excellent book to have for any horse or mule owner as a reference for hoof care.
Elements of Farrier Science By D.M. CranfieldEnderes Tool Co., Inc.Albert Lea, Minn.
SADDLE FITTING: “How toSelect the Right Saddle to fit you And Your Horse”.From: Langdon’s P.O. Box 201Colbert, Wa.99005 USA
