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then while holding it from slipping with the right hand 

 take up the slack in the running end with the left hand, 

 pulling down so it rests closely against the pack (Fig. 

 7). When this is done, give a good pull on the running 

 end, pulling up on it (Fig. 8). This draws the rope 

 tight and, if the job has been well done, the lower edge 

 of the pack will be drawn up and away from the ani- 

 mal's body, swinging clear a most satisfactory way for 

 a pack to ride. Then throw the running end of the 

 lash rope over to the man on the "near" side who re- 

 peats the process on his side and finally makes the end 



Kyaks (Alforjas in Spanish) or Pack Pockets. The Loops Hook Over the Tops of 

 the Pack Saddle. A Light Wooden Box in One Is a Great Advantage. 



of the lash rope fast on the top and the job is done. At 

 this point if packing alone, slip a little loop of the loose 

 end you have thrown over, under the tight rope on top, 

 so it cannot run back and loosen up. Then when you 

 get on the other side a quick jerk will pull it from under 

 the tight rope and you can go ahead on that side. 



Such a pack, rides well, is readily tightened, can be 

 handled nicely by one man, is quickly cast off to unpack, 

 takes any 35 feet of lash rope, is readily learned and not 

 easily forgotten. There is nothing so disagreeable in 

 packing as a wet lash rope, hence it should be kept dry 



