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All Horse Gear
Saddles, bridles, halters, saddle bags, and helmets — all provided and fitted at the ranch.
On a Cavalcade, your horse and the pack horses carry everything — so it all has to fit the saddle bags and stuff sacks.
You don't haul horse tack or most crew gear. Philmont issues the heavy stuff — you bring personal items, a few specifics, and your own stove.
Saddles, bridles, halters, saddle bags, and helmets — all provided and fitted at the ranch.
Tents, pots, dining fly, bear bags & rope, camp suds, matches, toilet paper, and a packing stuff sack.
Cavalcade crews must bring their own backpacking stoves (or ship them ahead) — this is on us.
Personal gear packs into a stuff sack (about 21¼" long × 11" diameter) and saddle bags (~3" × 12" × 12" per side). Larger sacks aren't permitted. Philmont's stuff sack is not waterproof — bring your own 30L waterproof stuff sack (same dimensions) if you want one. You may not bring your own saddle, bridle, saddle pad, or saddle bags.
See the gear in action before you buy or borrow anything. Fit and function matter more than brand.
▶ Gear Guide — Part 1
▶ Gear Guide — Part 2
Organized the way it packs onto the horses — aligned with Philmont's official "What to Bring · For Cavalcade" equipment list.
Western riding boots (smooth-soled, ~1" heel — no lug soles or laced boots), western-cut jeans (baggy jeans wrinkle and chafe), a long-sleeve shirt tucked in, a belt, and the Philmont-provided helmet. Bring rain pants one size larger than usual so you can mount and ride freely.