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Techniques and Equipment for Wilderness Travel with Stock
Dehydrated and freeze-dried foods are light and take up less space than canned goods. The choices of foods range from main dishes to fruits to ice cream. In addition, many prepackaged meals and side dishes are now available in supermarkets. These include dishes such as potato au gratin, Spanish rice, fettucini noodle, beef stew, and instant oatmeal. The dehydrated, freeze-dried, and prepackaged foods are easy to prepare and can reduce the amount of garbage produced in camp. Plastic and aluminum materials included in the packaging should be packed out.
A variety of prepackaged meals.
Food weight and bulk can also be reduced by putting the contents of glass jars and bottles into lightweight, reusable plastic containers. Repackaging food items, such as coffee and dried potatoes, in double plastic bags is another way to reduce weight. Heat sealers for plastic bags work well. When repackaging, be sure to refrigerate foods when necessary to reduce spoilage.
Placing food in plastic bags and bottles
condenses packing space.
Stock can be secured in a number of ways while they are grazing. They should not be tied to trees, because damage to the root system can cause the tree to die. Hobbles are effective for some animals, but others are able to move rapidly wearing hobbles.
Hobbles.
Picket ropes and pins are another common containment method. An easily moved picket pin is desirable. Metal picket pins are easier to remove than wooden pins. Be sure to walk the animal to the end of the picket rope before turning it loose. If the animal recognizes that it is restrained, it is less likely to injure itself by bolting past the end of the rope.
Fastening a leg shackle and picket rope to a horse's foot.
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