268 Wild Life in Central Africa. 



In making particular mention of the j-gmm. and -416 

 rifles I have, I believe, mentioned two of the best weapons 

 in existence for the big-game hunter. 



For Asiatic or American shooting these would be just as 

 serviceable as for African game, although for the latter 

 country the j-gmm. is enough. 



The '450 and "303 bores are barred for importation into 

 India, and also into Uganda, I think, except to Government 

 officers. 



Having given my ideas as to the best rifles, whatever 

 these opinions may be worth, I shall now mention something 

 about tents and camp equipment. 



As with firearms, the great desideratum should be light- 

 ness combined with strength, so I think the best tent is a 

 single fly covering. A good pattern is the " Whymper," 

 as it only weighs about 35lb. complete with poles, pegs, 

 ropes, and hammer, and it has a ground sheet sewn in 

 which is useful as an aid to comfort. 



Instead, however, of having the back sewn as a fixture, 

 I think it should be made to open like the front, and, if a 

 small window with mesh is made, it makes the tent cooler. 



If a window is made, there should be an outside 

 flap, with tapes (or hooks and eyes), to draw over the 

 opening in case of rain or wind. 



Another good tent is one known as the " Patrol," yft. 

 high and 8ft. by 8ft. It has walls of about 2ft, and is 

 roomier, but slightly heavier, than the " VVhymper." 



Needless to say, all the tents and everything made of 

 canvas should be the canvas known as " Green Willesden." 



There are several good patterns of beds, and I have 

 found none to beat the "X" pattern; tables and chairs 

 can be bought of this pattern also, though the strongest 

 chair is an ordinary deck-chair with seat made of green 

 canvas to lace on. 



A folding canvas bath and a bucket and basin of the 

 same material will be most necessary, and, of all the kit, 

 perhaps one of the most important items is a small-mesh 

 mosquito net. I say "small mesh," as sandflies will go 



