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should never be cut quite so fine, as delays of some 

 sort are almost bound to occur. 



Most readers of this small volume will be seekers 

 of big and small game, and not explorers in the 

 true sense of the word. That is to say, they will 

 always find themselves in a country more or less 

 stocked with game, and during part of the trip at 

 least will be in some sort of touch with the natives 

 of the country and be able to obtain some sup- 

 plies, such as mealies, rice, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, 

 etc. It will not, therefore, be necessary for them to 

 plan out to a nicety each man's food per day, but 

 to consider more those things that cannot be obtained 

 in the country and to take at least a few luxuries. 



Exploring and hunting trips of to-day do not 

 necessarily involve rough food and rough times, as 

 in the days gone by. The camp can be made 

 almost as comfortable as one's own house, and the 

 wonderful variety of excellent foods that are now put 

 up in tins almost ensures the catering of a first-class 

 hotel. 



Equipment. — As stated above, the equipment must 

 be strong, durable, insect- and rot-proof, and as light 

 as strength will allow. 



The following list gives all the essential articles of 

 the outfit. There are other minor things that, though 

 not imperative, will greatly tend to increase the 

 comfort of a trip, and are more or less subservient 

 to individual taste. 



