Packing List

Two Old Saddle Tramps

Rusty Gant and Rick Nulman’s suggested packing list. You needn’t bring every item, but it will be a very helpful starting point

Spur
  • Halter with lead
  • Saddle with breast collar and back cinch (plus Tapaderos if desired)
  • Saddle pad and blanket
  • Sheepskin cinch cover
  • Bridle Spare reins.

The above items are for cowboys riding their own horses*

  • Spurs, optional-depending on your horse
  • Chaps (really do come in handy when riding through brush)
  • Rain slicker or poncho rain hat cover
  • Lightweight leather gloves
  • Thongs and extra leather Saddlebags or pack
  • Hoof pick
  • First aid saddle kit
  • Hole punch
  • Cowboy pliers or Leatherman
  • Knife pocket or sheaf knife
  • Flashlight & spare batteries
  • Canteen or water bottles
  • Small waterproof tarp
  • 3-4 pairs of comfortable jeans
  • Light jacket
  • Cowboy boots
  • Camp moccasins
  • Long-sleeve shirts, “Brushpoppers” are best
  • Tee shirts
  • Sweater
  • Socks, knee-high length
  • Belt(s)
  • Underwear
  • Silk long jons, I wear them under my jeans. trust me on this one & never wear cotton ones
  • Bandannas / Scarves, sometimes the dust kicks up
  • Scarf slide and/or bolo tie
  • Cowboy hat, straw is coolest
  • Watch cap, or stocking cap
  • Baseball cap(s)
  • Shorts
  • Sneakers & I pair of white gym socks
  • Dress clothes for El Presidente’s party and picture party
  • Camera
  • Floor mat or carpet scrap for side of cot
  • Boot jack
  • Stampede strap for cowboy hat
  • Sunglasses, we cannot emphasize these enough!
  • Reading glasses
  • Nail clippers and file
  • Chapstick
  • Sunblock
  • Baby powder
  • Handy wipes, again, trust us
  • Toiletry kit
  • Soap
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • After shave lotion
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Hairbrush and comb
  • Washcloth and 2 towels
  • First aid kit, band aids, etc.
  • Laundry bag
  • Prescription medicines
  • Books and magazines
  • Flashlight
  • Warm sleeping bag, canvas-wrapped Cowboy bedroll is best
  • 3″ or thicker foam rubber mattress
  • Or inflatable mattress, goes under sleeping bag or bedroll
  • Pillow
  • Ear plugs once again trust me on this one!
  • Halter with lead
  • Saddle with breast collar and back cinch (plus Tapaderos if desired)
  • Saddle pad and blanket
  • Sheepskin cinch cover
  • Bridle Spare reins.

The above items are for cowboys riding their own horses*

  • Spurs, optional-depending on your horse
  • Chaps (really do come in handy when riding through brush)
  • Rain slicker or poncho rain hat cover
  • Lightweight leather gloves
  • Thongs and extra leather Saddlebags or pack
  • Hoof pick
  • First aid saddle kit
  • Hole punch
  • Cowboy pliers or Leatherman
  • Knife pocket or sheaf knife
  • Flashlight & spare batteries
  • Canteen or water bottles
  • Small waterproof tarp
  • 3-4 pairs of comfortable jeans
  • Light jacket
  • Cowboy boots
  • Camp moccasins
  • Long-sleeve shirts, “Brushpoppers” are best
  • Tee shirts
  • Sweater
  • Socks, knee-high length
  • Belt(s)
  • Underwear
  • Silk long jons, I wear them under my jeans. trust me on this one & never wear cotton ones
  • Bandannas / Scarves, sometimes the dust kicks up
  • Scarf slide and/or bolo tie
  • Cowboy hat, straw is coolest
  • Watch cap, or stocking cap
  • Baseball cap(s)
  • Shorts
  • Sneakers & I pair of white gym socks
  • Dress clothes for El Presidente’s party and picture party
  • Camera
  • Floor mat or carpet scrap for side of cot
  • Boot jack
  • Stampede strap for cowboy hat
  • Sunglasses, we cannot emphasize these enough!
  • Reading glasses
  • Nail clippers and file
  • Chapstick
  • Sunblock
  • Baby powder
  • Handy wipes, again, trust us
  • Toiletry kit
  • Soap
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • After shave lotion
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste
  • Hairbrush and comb
  • Washcloth and 2 towels
  • First aid kit, band aids, etc.
  • Laundry bag
  • Prescription medicines
  • Books and magazines
  • Flashlight
  • Warm sleeping bag, canvas-wrapped Cowboy bedroll is best
  • 3″ or thicker foam rubber mattress
  • Or inflatable mattress, goes under sleeping bag or bedroll
  • Pillow
  • Ear plugs once again trust me on this one!