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to attach to the belt, is an indispensable part of the 

 equipment. Also a strong-bladed hunting-knife can be 

 carried ; but as the natives accompanying the hunter 

 usually carry one, it is not essential for the hunter to 

 do so. 



Hatchets. — Hand hatchets for chopping wood, 

 poles for scherms, cutting up game, etc., should be 

 taken. These should be of the American pattern and 

 about 2jlb. in weight, including the handle. 



Tool Roll. — A tool roll containing a few useful 

 articles, as hammer, screw-driver, soldering tools, solder 

 and acid, etc., and a few nails and screws come in 

 handy, and can be got in a canvas case at a total 

 weight not exceeding 12 lb. 



Cooking Utensils. — A complete outfit of cook- 

 ing utensils, including all pots, frying-pans, mincing 

 machine, kettles, etc., should be in a box by them- 

 selves, so as to be ready and handy for the cook to 

 at once get to work when the camp is pitched. Every- 

 thing necessary can be obtained for a total weight 

 of 50 lb., including the box. 



The three-legged iron pot — which curiously enough 

 the Boers call a " Kaffir pot " and the Kaffirs a 

 " Boer pot " — makes excellent bread by putting the fire 

 both below and on the lid, and can be left to simmer 

 for the making of soups or stews. In fact, it is generally 

 a very useful article, and there are many who never 

 travel without it. 



A folding portable meat-safe ought to be added 



