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become tired of them, and there is always that 

 delightful uncertainty which is the great fascination 

 of the sport, but which would lead to a slender meal ; 

 and such a thing is not to be desired in camp. 

 The outfit necessary for a short summer trip should 

 not weigh more than fifty or sixty pounds. Some 



of the items are : 



Ibs. 

 Tent of the pattern shown in the 



illustration, large enough for two 

 persons ..... 3J 



Sleeping bag of light wool blankets 10 



Rubber or waterproof canvas sheet, 

 about ...... 4 



Change of underclothes and extra 

 stockings . . . . .4 



Cooking utensils of aluminium, two 

 kettles, fry-pan, coffee-pot, folding 

 baker, plate, cup and bowl, knife, 

 fork and spoon .... 5 



Fishing-rod and tackle . . 1J 



Light axe, with long handle . . 3 



Food for one week, per head : 

 Bacon, 3^ Ibs. ; flour, 8 Ibs. ; corn- 

 meal, 3 Ibs. ; rice, 2 Ibs. ; butter, 

 1J Ibs. ; lard, 1 Ibs. ; sugar, 

 1J Ibs. ; cereal, 2 Ibs. ; baking 

 powder, Ib. ; condensed milk, 

 2 Ibs. ; coffee, 1 Ib. (or tea, | Ib., or 

 chocolate, \ Ib.) ; dried fruit, 2 Ibs. 28 



Total ... 59 



To this may be added a can or two of meat, even 

 chipped beef, or codfish. 



