Horse Packing in Pictures: Everything the Camper, Hunter, Fesherman and Vacationer ...

A well illustrated book that gives a little closer look at the knots used in packing.

I am not kidding, this is the best book I have found on packing, and I have read as many as I have been been able to find. I own two copies, one for my home, and one for the trail. I go packing for 10 days to two weeks every summer, and even after many years, I find carrying this book very handy. Once a year is not enough, for me at least, to remember all the knots I may need. I pull out this book whenever I need to tie a Bowline. The easy to understand pictures, and advice are invaluable. Especially to people who don't have a lot of experience packing. Lots of great advice, you can pick and choose what pertains to your situation. If you buy this book, I don't believe you will regret it.

I just got my hands on this book and can't wait to get some rope and try knots and hitches. The drawings are great and it is easy to make sense of what many other books try to put into words. The drawings are skillfully done to illustrate exactly what is being taught. It says in the back of the book, that this manual was originally intended and used as a textbook for people taking packing classes. Therefore it was designed for practical learning. I'm sure once I finally get out into the woods, that this valuable reference book will be muddy, tattered, dog-eared, but well packed into my mules panniers! I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone interested in packing, especially those just starting out!

I use "Packing in Pictures" as a text book for the horse packing course I teach at Casper College each year. It provides easy to follow drawings on each hitch, knot and procedure. My past students tell me that it a great brush up after not using the various hitches for some time. Best book out on the market!!