OUTFITTING. 



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Long leggings are most comfortable for winter use. 

 When wearing short ones, snow gets in at the tops, melts, 

 and often chills the hunter when not exercising. Short 

 leggings are desirable for summer and fall use, especially 



LACED HUNTING BOOTS. 



on the plains. "White ones worn in snow, and brown ones 

 on bare ground, are least conspicuous. 



Leggings are made with a variety of fastenings, being 

 buckled, buttoned, laced, and tied. Laced leggings are 

 least troublesome, and can always be kept tight, while 

 other fastenings often become stretched and loose. Heavy 

 leather leggings, as a rule, are hot, uncomfortable, and 

 burdensome. If leg coverings of leather are preferred, it 

 is best to wear high top-boots. Rubber apparel is bur- 



