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become tired of them, and there is always that 

 delightful uncertainty which is the great fascination 

 of the sport, but which would lead to a slender meal ; 

 and such a thing is not to be desired in camp. 

 The outfit necessary for a short summer trip should 

 not weigh more than fifty or sixty pounds. Some 



of the items are : — 



lbs. 

 Tent of the pattern shown in the 

 illustration, large enough for two 

 persons ..... 3J 



Sleeping bag of light wool blankets 10 

 Rubber or waterproof canvas sheet, 

 about ...... 4 



Change of underclothes and extra 

 stockings ..... 4 



Cooking utensils of aluminium, two 

 kettles, fry-pan, coffee-pot, folding 

 baker, plate, cup and bowl, knife, 

 fork and spoon .... 5 



Fishing-rod and tackle . . • IJ 

 Light axe, with long handle . . 3 

 Food for one week, per head : — 

 Bacon, 3^ lbs. ; flour, 8 lbs. ; corn- 

 meal, 3 lbs. ; rice, 2 lbs. ; butter, 

 IJ lbs. ; lard, IJ lbs. ; sugar, 

 1^ lbs. ; cereal, 2 lbs. ; baking 

 powder, J lb. ; condensed milk, 

 2 lbs. ; coffee, 1 lb. (or tea, | lb., or 

 chocolate, J lb.) ; dried fruit, 2 lbs. 28 

 Total . . • 59 

 To this may be added a can or two of meat, even 

 chipped beef, or codfish. 



