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The weight is only 20 lb., and the cost absurdly 
cheap for such an invaluable adjunct to the 
impedimenta of the “ globe trotter.” The next 
article of necessity is a hammock, for use in 
coast travelling, &c. ; it is advisable to take no 
poles, stakes, or flooring, as the one thing above 
all things to remember is, that every single 
article, including one’s self, has to be carried 
on human shoulders, and therefore it is neces¬ 
sary that the baggage should be severely re¬ 
stricted to the simplest necessities. It is a 
mistake to have elaborate travelling trunks of 
large size. Stout deal cases, about one foot 
and a half square, are best, with plain hinges 
and a good lock. Pack everything into these ; 
and two of them will just be about a load for 
one bearer, or three may be slung between two 
men. The simplest canteen— e.g ., the camping 
canteen (Silver & Co.)—is the most convenient 
I know, and is everlasting wear. 
The chair for camping use should be a 
“ Churchill,” as it collapses and folds up easily 
for portage. Sitting on the ground, or sleeping 
for a few seconds, even, on the grass, is a most 
reprehensible practice, and however apparently 
refreshing, is certain to be followed by undesir¬ 
able results. Avoid Mackintosh coats or leg¬ 
gings : they induce profuse perspiration and 
surface - heat, which will in turn lead on to 
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