One of Scotty's favorite pastimes was to disappear into the desert with a string of mules for weeks at a time. He was an expert packer and had excellent tack thanks to his friend, Albert Johnson. Panniers are easy to pack on the ground before hooking one on either side of the animal over the sawbuck-style pack saddle. Panniers can also have more packed on top with canvas tied over it.
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