Llama - Assisted Backpacking the Continental Divide Trail Helena Montana Part 2 | Trackin' Dirt

What's better than going on a great backpacking trip? Going on a great backpacking trip with llamas. In this episode I set off on a portion of the Continental Divide Trail, one of the world's great long-distance trails, joined by a team of fluffy companions.
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[@bigfootllamas777]

We have had llamas for 8 years now and they have saved my back.

[@davidsamollow]

We use llamas for hunting trips. They're great. Shoutout from Belgrade, Montana!

[@mercyshaver5264]

Thank you and Happy holidays 😊

[@BackpackingTV]

thank you, you too!

[@robynroamsoutdoors]

Great video. Love Montana. Beautiful country,

[@BackpackingTV]

One of the best places in the US!

[@clwhite1127]

Merry Christmas, Eric!

[@flynnstone3580]

Hey Eric, been backpacking for 50 years now and what I've wanted to see for years are a seasonal pack station at trailheads with pack goats with panniers you can rent. They can carry about 30 lbs. each. There could be another station at the end of the trail to drop them off.

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

Thanks for this video. I’ve seen hunting videos with lamas but this I didn’t know about. This would especially great for a camera enthusiast to go out there with a ton of gear to photograph and film wildlife. That was my idea when I first saw hunting videos.

[@BackpackingTV]

yeah, it helped our crew carry extra camera equipment and gimbals and fun stuff like that, as well as some camp comforts and ridiculously good food!

[@archer4556]

Awesome vid, thank you Eric. BTW, are you still liking the Bridger 65 pack? Maybe an update on wear and tear / 1 year review please.

[@BackpackingTV]

Yep, I still love it! And good idea, I can do a follow up video. Thanks!

[@archer4556]

@BackpackingTV I'm about a month away from pulling the trigger on either the Bridger 65 or the Osprey Farpoint Trek 75. Really liking the flay access on both of these packs but the Bridger 65 is winning me over..

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

[@BackpackingTV]

Thank you!

[@gregchenoweth8963]

Eric, what did the llamas carry for you? Looks like you’ve still got a full pack. The last two summers I’ve rented llamas for backpacking in Colorado. They made the trail much more enjoyable and it was nice to have luxuries in camp…lounging camp chair, burgers, pancakes, eggs and sausage.

[@BackpackingTV]

The llamas carried a couple tables, double burner stove and cast irons, gallons of water, some camera equipment, and the food. So I pretty much still had all my normal stuff except for food. The llamas carried a good amount of weight but it basically just meant we could haul a lot of luxuries with us. It was super fun!

[@Twitch760]

Shame they aren't allowed in the Grand Canyon not sure why but these would make for great pack animals on a multiday trek.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

...Considered this once years ago ,,but didn't happen ... sure think it would make a long trek with heavy load so much easier .. plus learn something new ..

[@BackpackingTV]

they're super fun companions too!

[@renemedina8026]

I’m going to Peru to get me a Lama nice Video Gringo thanks

[@BackpackingTV]

enjoy Peru!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

2nd camera is carrying a behemoth of a rig.

[@BackpackingTV]

That's because Mat is a beast!

[@renarantscomics7262]

I just spent the last 2 months carrying a 95L pack weighing a good 60lb as a primitive wilderness instructor. I hiked vertical mountain sides that almost should require ropes. I cannot imagine needing a Llama on this trail as a single backpacker. 🤣 Bruh tap into your inner 🐐

[@deantreloar]

Congratulations? He never said he needed them, you don’t think he could have done this just for fun?

[@Hikesoup]

Is your trail name Hater?

[@BackpackingTV]

Hey there! I'm a former wilderness therapy instructor who also is used to carrying super heavy packs. I didn't do this because I "can't," but as the fellas here have chimed in, I did it for fun. Just because you can haul overloaded packs doesn't mean you always should! Enjoy!