It sufficed, but was a long and disagreeable
job which an extra pair would have obviated.

Balsam is practically unknown in the high hills,
and the rocks are especially hard. Therefore you will
take, in addition to your gray army-blanket, a thick
quilt or comforter to save your bones. This, with
your saddle-blankets and pads as foundation, should
give you ease--if you are tough. Otherwise take a
second quilt.

A tarpaulin of heavy canvas 17 x 6 feet goes under
you, and can be, if necessary, drawn up to cover your
head. We never used a tent. Since you do not have
to pack your outfit on your own back, you can, if you
choose, include a small pillow. Your other personal
belongings are those you would carry into the Forest.
I have elsewhere described what they should be.

Now as to the equipment for your horses.

The most important point for yourself is your riding-
saddle. The cowboy or military style and seat are
the only practicable ones. Perhaps of these two the
cowboy saddle is the better, for the simple reason that
often in roping or leading a refractory horse, the horn
is a great help. For steep-trail work the double cinch
is preferable to the single, as it need not be pulled so
tight to hold the saddle in place.