Packer's Field Manual Featuring Decker Pack Saddle by Hoverson

Rob Hoverson grew up in the farm and ranch country of north-central Montana. A horseback trip with his father and brother in to the Bob Marshall Wilderness sparked within him an intense interest in stock use and stock-supported back country travel, which ultimately led to a degree in Forestry (1972) from the University of Montana and a career with the US Forest Service spanning over 30 years. He annually rides over 1,000 miles and packs over 100,000 pounds of equipment, supplies and material into remote back country areas. He is a Master Instructor of packing and Leave-No-Trace camping and stock-use skills. In this book, Bob shares his vast experience and knowledge of proper theory, technique and equipment for safety and efficiently packing horses and mules in the Decker packing Style.