How to Lead and Connect a Pack String

I get lots of questions on pack strings, how to hook them together and how I lead them. I show you the lead rope that I use and give the reasons for the length and the snaps and the buckles that I use. I show you how they travel with the ropes attached through blow down timber.

[@idahomountainbuilt]

I always have a knife handy, you just never know when you gotta cut a rope. I’ve done it many times over my lifetime

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

That is beautiful country! I really like watching these videos! Makes me want to get back to the mountains!! Good luck with everything my friend!

[@idahomountainbuilt]

I agree, pretty hard to beat

[@jimmywood7817]

Good valuable information 👍. Thanks

[@idahomountainbuilt]

Glad it’s helpful

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Good Morning Dave! Dang I miss doing that!! I don't like them grazing. It causes problems in all sorts of ways. Some even learn to break the string so they can eat. I wrap the rope around the horn then under a leg. Sometimes just hold it in my hand. If there is a blow up, you can sure get into trouble fast if it's tied hard to your riding saddle.

[@idahomountainbuilt]

Yes agreed, none of my stock is ever hard tied to one another. Break aways on everything

[@Live_Wild_Outdoors]

Thanks for that video! What type of rope are you using for that 55" string rope? And what do you use for piggin string? I use bailing twine but Ive heard some people say no to bailing twine and only use manilla. What do you do? Thanks!

[@gregsmith7828]

i noticed you use all mules. no horses. do you use the same ones all the time?

[@idahomountainbuilt]

I do have a fox trotter horse and i use em all, i rotate em too, but i do have my favorite go to’s

[@catherinebiggstaff3747]

Do you carry a knife with you to cut the rope in an emergency ?

[@idahomountainbuilt]

I always carry a knife ya never know when you’re gonna need it