July 1, 1915.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 





OUTING EQUIPMENT. 



TIIK following illustrations show a varietj of outing 

 ment new this season. Several of these improvements are 

 intended fur automobilists who prefer to spend theii sleeping 

 ,iv well as theii waking moments on the road, 01 close to it. 

 The first illustration is oi th< "Auto I amp Bed,'' which rests 

 on the rear of the automobile, and, having besides its water- 



proof covering a pneumatii mattress 42x76 inches in si e, pro 



vidis sleeping quarters for two. This lent is designed for au- 

 tomobiles of the roadster type. 



The peak tent is made, in its finesl form, of balloon silk, 

 rubberized, and is extremely light in weight, also capable oi 



being rolled into very small space. To set it up requires only 

 a few pegs and a rope, which is attached to the peak, thrown 

 over the top of the machine and tied at the other side. A thick 

 floor serves to protect against dampness and insects. 



The third automobile tent is made of waterproof khaki and 



other materials, and weighs, with waterproof ground cloth, 

 three-jointed pole and carrying bag, from 20 to 28 pounds. It 

 is large enough to hold three cots. (New York Sporting Goods 

 Co.. New York.) 



\ combination poncho and tent has been designed for the 



(Abercrombie & Fitch 



1 The poncli 94 inches in size, and ■■ ■ 



only 2 pounds. By a slight adjustment of tent pole and 

 the poncho can i rted into a tent extension to protect the 



motoi cycle a i the rider. 



Should : r be unfortunate in his selection of 



pitch hi -I later find the place in i 



>„■£ with mosquitos, all he has I 



&<3-' smoker's head pro- 



t o r illusti ati d 



I his is mai i 



fine gauze with a 



hair net in front 



in which is set a self- 



. i 

 with slotted rubber. 

 Thn nigh tin- valve he 

 may insert his pipe 

 and smoke undisturbed by insect life. 

 Co., New York.) 



The pedestrian camper must carry his necessities on his back, 

 and the aim to render this task as easy as possible has (i 



the introduction of several 

 new waterproof ruck- 

 One of these has been i 

 cially designi '1 for th< C amp 

 Fire Girls, and is called the 

 "Squaw Bag.'' It is made of 

 waterproof "Kiro" loth, 

 and will hold a load 

 pounds. It weighs, 

 only 9 ounces. ( New 

 Sporting Goods Co.. 

 York.) 



The designers of 

 smoker's protector make also 

 the Alpine ruck sack, which 

 is illustrated, in use. This bag is made up of a number of 

 gores, of waterproof khaki, weighing 2f£ pounds. It can be 

 folded into very small space, or will open out to considerable 

 size. It is said to be strong enough to carry a couple of rein- 

 (1 e e r . 



strain being 

 taken off the 

 cloth and put 

 on the leather 

 straps. The 

 last illustra- 

 te .n show - an- 

 other n e w 

 ruck sack. 

 made of rain- 

 tight govern- 

 ment khaki 

 re to withstand all necessary strain. 



of 20 



alone. 



New 

 t h e 



