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while bringing tents; but for a prolonged trip 

 they are undoubtedly necessary. The ordinary 

 80-lb. Kabul tent is the best all round for the 

 sportsman, with a tente d'abri and a small 

 'servants' pal' for his followers. A couple of 

 large waterproof sheets with eyelet holes serve 

 the double purpose of keeping the floor of the 

 tent dry in wet weather and as a covering to 

 the baggage on the march. Spare rope, string, 

 and a plentiful supply of Sunlight soap should 

 not be forgotten. A light axe is useful, but not 

 absolutely necessary. The Burmese ' dah ' answers 

 all purposes, from chopping wood to clearing the 

 jungle. A supply of alum for skins and for 

 clearing muddy water is a desideratum. 



Camp furniture of the ' X ' pattern is obtainable 

 in Rangoon, and is the most serviceable. It is 

 light, portable and very strong. The sportsman 

 will require a bed with mosquito poles, a folding 

 canvas bath and basin, a chair, a stool and a 

 table. The whole folds up into a very small 

 space, and can be put together by one man in a 

 few minutes. A couple of large felt-covered 

 water-bottles should be taken, preferably of 

 aluminium. A nest of aluminium 'degchies,' a 

 frying-pan and a kettle, together with a chopper, 

 a kitchen knife, fork and spoon, complete the 

 cooking utensils. Enamelware makes the best 

 camp crockery. Earthenware or china is sure 

 to break sooner or later, and aluminium plates 



