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

Photos can only hint at the undeniable beauty of horse treks. If the thought of riding across beautiful landscapes with a group of people sounds interesting, then it may be time for you to break from your routine and get in the saddle!

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

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Read about some of the horse riding holidays I have tried and what I loved about them. Packing lists are included for each trip, as well as notes on what I would not pack the next time.

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Get ready to ride

Browse through my travel and packing tips for ideas on what to bring on your first horse trek

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.