Explore the world on horseback, and fit stuff in your backpack!

Photos can only hint at the undeniable beauty of horse treks. Get in the saddle!

Photo from a multi-day trek with Núpshestar, in Iceland (2023)

For Beginners

Curious about trekking but haven’t ridden a horse? Or has it been years since you last got in the saddle? Check out these tips before you book a ride

Which clothes should I pack?

Looking for riding outfit ideas that have been tested on different treks? Take a look at clothing that has worked for me

Reducing liquids in your carry-on

Try these alternatives to common liquid products. I take them on every trip

“You can fit it all in one carry-on”

This is one of the most challenging tasks. When looking for packing lists, I’ve found that a lot of sites do not list every item in detail, and my bags will often end up over-packed with unnecessary items (leading to multiple re-packs). I find that it takes about 3 different websites’ recommendations, plus some of my old personal packing lists to get my bags efficiently filled with things I will actually want when I’m away from home. Because of this, I’ve decided to start keeping detailed lists of my packs and will post a report on what was or wasn’t used.

I hope this site can help you build a more comprehensive list of items for your trip.