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are better than tight breeches, and I like to shoot in 

 bare legs. 



A light suitably coloured coat, a kind of semi-Norfolk 

 jacket, is handier for carrying things than a shirt. If a 

 coat is worn there is no necessity to wear a shirt under- 

 neath, and a thin singlet or undervest is quite sufficient. 



Use natural colour socks, as blisters will be a common 

 occurrence, and dyed socks may cause blood poisoning. 



The amount of blisters one can get depends largely on 

 the ease with which the boots fit, so great care should be 

 expended in finding comfortable footgear, as nothing else 

 will conduce to the comfort (or otherwise) of a hard 

 walking shooting trip. 



As to head covering, get a drab or brown double 

 " Terai " hat, and for walking in open country, or along 

 broad roads, a pith helmet will often be a comfort, though 

 the latter is most uncomfortable to shoot in, especially 

 when lying or doing the crawl often necessary in a stalk 

 to close quarters. 



A very useful article is a strip of waterproof material 

 made to button, or tie, round the action of the rifle. This 

 keeps water from the action and saves much trouble in 

 cleaning when one returns to the camp or headquarters. ' 



Anklets, made of leather or canvas, might be taken to 

 fix over the tops of the boots, though personally I cannot 

 be bothered with anything tight round any part of my legs, 

 as it hinders free walking. 



For the rains a good waterproof coat is needed, and I 

 like one made of cloth, such as an " Aquascutum," for 

 any rubber or rubber-lined coat is too hot, and causes 

 violent perspiration. 



Again, I would remark that in most cases I would prefer 

 to get wet and change on my return to camp rather than 

 be hampered with having to carry such a garment when 

 shooting. 



However, for marching, and for times when it is incon- 

 venient to get soaked, a coat is necessary. When the cool 

 of evening comes on, a warm tweed jacket should be at 



