and lastly of himself. However, good camping places 

 can usually be found, and add largely to the pleas- 

 ures of wilderness life. 



NEATNESS AND The hardships of wilderness 

 ORDER travel are many, and what small 



physical comfort is enjoyed is gained by the sweat 

 of the brow. For this reason, an orderly camp is 

 a long step towards comfort. It is not personal neat- 

 ness that counts, however, but the arrangement of 

 your camp. Every detail should be carried out 

 systematically, from the unpacking of your horses to 

 the arrangement of your beds for the night. I have 

 been in camp with men whose personal neatness 

 was a hindrance as they would keep a whole pack 

 train waiting while they roped up a small pack. 

 These same men would unblushingly leave all 

 the pack harness scattered about, and the dishes 

 unwashed. 



After seeing that the horses are comfortable is 

 the time for arranging camp. As some put up the 

 tent or fly, others prepare the evening meal. As 

 long as there is anything to do in camp, keep busy, 

 and when at last darkness comes, and the pipes glow 

 around the camp fire, your happiness is complete. 



Camp making changes little from day to day, 

 and by making camp in an orderly way, you will 

 save time, hard work, and worry. 

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