The best camp bed for the trails is made out 
of a pure-wool comforter sewed into a sleeping 
bag, and covered with an outer bag of light drill 
or tent silk. One 3-pound comforter is suffi- 
ciently warm for all summer conditions at low 
altitudes, and the combination of one additional 
2-pound comforter will answer all purposes for 
use On mountain peaks above snow line. A light 
muslin lining increases the warmth of the sleep- 
ing bag, and adds greatly to its cleanliness, as 
this lining can be removed and washed. The 
lining is made by sewing a strip of muslin a yard 
wide and about 12 or 14 feet long into a bag 
to slip inside the wool-comforter sleeping bag. 
Sporting-goods stores supply an excellent light 
sleeping bag cover made out of tent silk, weighing 
less than 2 pounds. 
The most practical shelter is a light waterproof 
forester’s tent or a light rectangular waterproof 
fly weighing not more than 4 or 5 pounds. Shelter 
tents large enough for two persons, and which can 
be closed completely to shut out insect pests as 
well as stormy weather, can be obtained from 
sporting-goods stores; but these are very rarely 
necessary. The rectangular fly or the forester’s 
tent are the most practical shelters under almost 
all conditions encountered in this region. 
For camp use a light hunter’s ax and a strong 
jackxnife are necessary. Excellent camp-cook- 
ing outfits can be purchased for any sized party 
at sporting stores, but individuals can easily 
assemble their own cooking outfits by using in- 
expensive tinware good enough for camp use 
during one season. Very few dishes are neces- 
sary; the general tendency will be toward carry- 
ing too much unnecessary equipment. An ex- 
cellent combination for small parties which can 
be obtained in the west is a set of three nesting 
tin pails, or two nesting pails and one nesting coffee 
pot. These, together with a light steel fry pan, 
tin cups, tin plates, knives, forks, and spoons, 
will serve all purposes. The army mess kit is 
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used and liked by some campers. An army can- 
teen is excellent for use on mountain climbs and 
on trails away from water. 
A good compass, a waterproof matchbox, and 
a forest map are absolute necessities to be carried 
on the person at all times. A sharp knife and 
a supply of dry matches are indispensable on 
occasions too numerous to mention in the woods, 
and the map and compass are the constant com- 
panions of careful observers in forest and moun- 
tain regions, besides being a great factor of safety 
in preventing one from being lost in the woods. 
The map accompanying this folder is adequate 
for all travel on forest trails in this region. 
Climbing Mount Hood. 
Greater care must be taken in selecting the 
equipment necessary for climbing Mount Hood. 
Stout climbing shoes newly hobnailed and spiked 
with a few new and long, sharp calks are essential. 
Smoked glasses large enough to protect the 
eyes from snow glare must be worn to prevent 
snow blindness. Grease paints are used on the 
climb over the glaciers to prevent sunburn. 
A light pair of cheap canvas gloves will protect 
the hands. Alpenstocks are necessary while 
making the snow climb. Canteens should be 
carried and a handful of raw oatineal added to 
the water in the canteen. A small quantity 
of oatmeal water quenches the thirst and has an 
appreciable and stimulating food quality. A 
large bandana handkerchief is useful as a protec- 
tion from the sun. Liberal quantities of cold 
cream and a small hand towel are used in re- 
moving grease paint. Heavy woolen stockings 
should always be worn over cotton or silk. A 
sweater is conveniently carried in the pack sack 
while climbing, and is a protection against cold 
and chills while resting on the summit or other 
points on the climb. Fruit juices, fruits, and 
other food are carried for emergency and for re- 
freshment on the way. If the climb is made in 
