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Razors, shaving soap and brush, if it is proposed to 

 shave, and a clothes-brush, which is useful for the 

 " boy " to brush muddy clothes and puttees. 



Dubbin or other grease for the boots, otherwise they 

 won't last long in the heat and sun, or keep out the wet 

 and cold. 



Good rough Turkish towels are better than smooth 

 ones, and three or four should be quite sufficient. Add 

 to these a pair of hair-clippers and a dozen or so of 

 handkerchiefs and a housewife, and one should have an 

 all-sufficient quantity of personal articles. 



The weight of the above is approximately 40 lb., 

 so that there is ample allowance in the two uniform 

 cases for cither more clothes or any other small 

 articles that will conveniently pack away. 



We have now a total weight of equipment of about 

 300 lb., or say loads of 50 lb. each for six carriers. 



Approximate Total Weight and Number of 

 Carriers, etc.. — Taking 50 lb. for the medical 

 stores, 200 lb. for guns and cartridges, and 50 lb. 

 for the photographic outfit, we have approximately a 

 total weight of 600 lb., or loads for about twelve 

 carriers. This comprises all the necessary outfit and 

 camp equipment for several months ; less the food 

 for self and men. 



Wagons will take any load, according to their sizes, 

 so that a big margin can be allowed if the hunter is 

 keeping to this form of transport. 



Boats and canoes will also carry pretty considerable 



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