Goats! Very Ingenious! I think the concept is Fantastic!
But it's not really "Backpacking" is it?
You mean in the classic sense?
Any kind of pack stock adds a lot of comfort to a trip. Nothing like a creek cooled beer in glass, something you'd never carry on your back. As you get older, a cot becomes a really nice asset when you're 5 miles back. Don't sleep as warm as you once did? Your gear hauler doesn't care if your sleeping bag weighs 7 lb.
I'm not the purist packer type. I want to see the back country and I'll get there the easiest way possible. The truth is, though, whether you use goats, llamas, or equines, pack animals are just plain fun. They all have personalities and make the trip more enjoyable.
