104 HUNTING TRIPS IN NORTHERN RHODESIA. 



An expensive hunting-knife is not necessary, and two or three " Bushman 

 Friend " knives will do everything that is required ; in fact, a large animal can be 

 skinned with a strong pocket-knife. 



A camera should form part of the equipment, for photographs of game, scenery, 

 and native life are always interesting. As to tents, I have found a light single 

 " Whymper " pattern tent the most useful for work in the dry season, as it only 

 weighs about 35lb. complete, which forms a single man's load. It is a good plan to 

 have the ground-sheet sewn along both sides, with the ends left open, and, perhaps, 

 a small window at the back. 



The size I use is seven feet long, by seven feet broad, by seven feet high. Near 

 rivers it can be pitched under a big shady tree, for many of the trees remain green 

 throughout the year, even though no water may be visible on the surface during the 

 months of the hot season. When green trees are seen in such a place, and 

 water is badly needed, it can sometimes be got by digging, if no known water- 

 holes are near. 



Camp furniture can be bought in many patterns, but I have found the " X " 

 patent the best for beds and tables, though the chairs are hardly strong enough. 



The most comfortable and strongest chair is the ordinary " deck " chair with a 

 green canvas seat. 



The tent, bed, and, in fact, everything should be made of green " Willesden " 

 canvas, which withstands hard wear better than any other material, and has the 

 additional advantage that white ants and rats will not eat it. A mosquito net of 

 the smallest mesh, to keep out sandflies, is most necessary, and three strong, 

 thick blankets, a waterproof sheet, and two strong canvas bags with staples and 

 padlocks. 



The best foot-wear for the bush is strong rubber-soled boots or shoes, but the 

 rubber must be sewn on. 



A pair of binoculars may be wanted, and the modern prism glasses are the best, 

 and a steel tape measure will also be needed. I now give a detailed list of necessary 

 articles, with the probable cost at home. Some of the things might be bought at the 

 few stores in the country, but at exorbitant prices ; so I advise the outfitting to 

 be done at home. 



