For those of us who love to pack into the backcountry, much as our
pioneer ancestors did, a method of travel and transporting of goods is
practiced that comes from those long ago days. In keeping with this
tradition, our products resemble that period of time as much as possible.
My wife, Donna, and I are fortunate to experience those old ways to some degree
every day, in that we live in the mountains in a log home with woodburning
stoves and a fireplace as our only source of heat. The view from our log
shop is awesome. From my sewing machine I can see the mountains and
meadows where I watch the deer, elk and wild turkeys share space with my nine
mules and horses. Even our dogs, Max and Megan, seem to accept the
wildlife's intrusiveness without much concern. I must confess that waiting
for the snow to melt on millions of acres of wilderness surrounding us, gets me
thinking about trading this sewing machine seat for a good mule and a string
behind me.
As to those high country trips, my fondest memories are the trips that Donna and
I took with our daughters who were raised on saddle and pack mules and had a
love for the wilderness instilled in them. I'd like to think that the
quality that goes into our pack equipment is such that it'll be passed down to
future generations with the knowledge that they will carry on the pioneer
tradition of packing.
Larry Difani
Maker
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" It's kind of a sad thing when a normal love of country
makes you a super patriot. I do think we have a pretty wonderful
country and I thank God that He chose me to live here."
John Wayne
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