32 THE SHIKARI 



i8-lb. uniform cases, 32 or 42 lb. of clothing, toilet 

 requisites, etc., would be the allowance, and this should 

 cover all that would be required for an ordinary- 

 shooting trip. 



The personal equipment must include : 



6 vests and 6 pants ; the pants should be short and 

 not come below the knee. 



12 pairs of socks. 



4 or 6 bush shirts of khaki colour, and having double 

 cloth down the spine. 



2 pairs of strong boots at least ; more if the country 

 visited is very mountainous and stony. 



1 pair of spiral puttees and i pair of stout leggings : 

 the puttees should be on the spiral, as the straight-cut 

 ones soon work loose and slip down the leg. 



2 suits of a material suited to the country, with knee- 

 breeches, and at least one pair of slacks for a change 

 in camp. 



A felt hat or a topi ; never wear a cap in the tropical 

 sun. 



A leather belt, either quite plain or not over-encum- 

 bered with pouches and swivels. 



1 pair of light mosquito boots for camp use. 



2 pairs of flannel pyjamas. 



Soap, both for personal use and washing clothes, 

 tooth and nail brushes and tooth powder ; the teeth 

 need special care in the tropics. 



Hair brushes and comb, a strong folding mirror, a 

 sponge — a rubber one is the most hygienic. 



