What to Pack
The weather is unpredictable in the mountains, so be prepared for anything. Use the layer system of clothing, where items can be added or taken off with changes in temperature. The most important thing to bring is your cheerful acceptance of whatever surprises the wilderness may hold in store!
You will need to pack your gear into a soft roll bag (duffle bag) and daypack. Your daypack or saddlebags should hold rain gear, water bottle, gloves and other items you will want during the day.
- Swimming Costume
- Jodhpurs or riding trousers.
- Half or full chaps.
- Short riding boots or ride/walk boots such as Ariat Terrain.
- Long sleeved shirt and/or T shirts,
- Warm clothing/Fleece.
- Gloves.
- Waterproof/windproof jacket and trousers.
- Sun hat.
- Casual clothes for evening.
- Trainers or comfortable shoes for evening.
- Underwear - cycling shorts are good for riding long distances.
- Thermal vest.
- Head torch
- Personal toiletries.
- Insect repellent.
- Sun block.
- Lip balm.
- Camera, film, batteries and binoculars.
- Towel.
- Water bottles.
- Daypack.
- Soft roll (duffel) bag.
- Pillow case - for making a pillow out of clothes.
Riding hats are not mandatory. However, we strongly recommend that you always ride in a hat and that it conforms to BHS requirements (PAS015, BSEN1384). Riding without a hat could affect a claim on insurance.
Hondoo can supply sleeping bags, pad or cot and saddlebags.