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some; a device of the kind we have described adds 

 much to your freedom of movement under these 

 circumstances. In the picture of the " Anglers' 

 Camp " you will see how three tents may be set up 

 around such a big central fly. It had best extend a 

 little beyond the front of each tent, being about two 

 feet higher than the tents at their highest point; 

 the open side of the court faces the stream. Here 

 is a rough diagram of the plan. The uprights 

 which support the ridge-pole for this big fly may also 

 be utilized in the erection of two of the tents. 



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Plan of tents grouped to face central court roofed by large fly 



Another thing that will add measurably to your 

 comfort in a wet camp is some pieces of canvas with 

 which you may improvise stools and chairs to sit 

 upon under cover of your fly. A triangular piece 

 of duck, twelve to fifteen inches long on the sides, 



