CAMPING HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE 175 



Butter can be kept perfectly fresh in a cold spring 

 away from the air. 



Camping kits are made by several manufacturers, 

 containing in a small compass everything necessary. 

 They comprise all utensils needed for cooking and 

 the table, and boxes for sugar, salt, etc. All are 

 compactly packed in a large pail. Such a kit weighs 

 much less than the various articles when gathered 

 together otherwise, and is much more convenient, 

 occupying a smaller space. 



One of the greatest conveniences in camping, and, 

 in fact, for fishing trips of all kinds, is a rubber pon- 

 cho. It is easily made from three yards of light 

 weight imitation rubber-coated cloth, such as is used 

 for buggy tops. It comes fifty inches wide. A slit, 

 just large enough to allow the head to pass through, 

 is cut lengthwise in the center of the cloth, accord- 

 ing to width, but a little ahead of the lengthwise 

 center. It is in reality a blanket with a slit in it to 

 put the head through. In case of rain, if out in a 

 boat, it protects one perfectly, and fishing can be con- 

 tinued without getting wet. Walking through the 

 woods it offers perfect immunity from rain or wet 

 brush. At night it makes a good blanket to sleep on, 

 as it protects one from dampness, while in extremely 

 cold weather it makes a cold-proof covering. Being 

 entirely open at the sides, it is cool and does not 



