Seasons and Equipment 53 



were disinclined to accompany me. Indeed it 

 was only by diplomatic handling of the leader 

 and through the extremely kind offices of the 

 Hudson's Bay Company post factor, Gaudet, 

 that I ever succeeded in getting started. 



Perhaps it will serve those contemplating such 

 a trip one day, to record here my personal equip- 

 ment. 



One winter caribou-skin robe, lined with a pair 

 of 4-point Hudson's Bay Company blankets. 



One winter caribou-skin capote (coat with hood). 



One heavy sweater. 



Two pairs of moose fur-lined mittens. 



One pair moose-skin gloves. (Worn inside of 

 mittens.) 



One pair strouds (loose-fitting leggins). 



Three silk handkerchiefs. 



Eight pairs of moccasins. 



Eight pairs of duffel socks. 



One copper kettle (for boiling tea). 



One cup. 



45-90 Winchester half magazine rifle. 



Hunting-knife. (See cut page 45.) 



Compass. 



Spirit thermometer. 



10 pounds of tea. 



