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FOREST AND STREAM 
May 31, 1913 
Through the Adirondacks by Canoe 
Including Fulton Chain, Tupper Lake, Raquette, Blue 
Mountain and Long Lake 
By KENNETH R. SMITH 
without pleasure and profit. There is much in¬ 
formation in regard to making and maintaining 
a '‘Fishery.” Many of our best streams could 
maintain a much greater head of trout than at 
present. The determination and damage by 
floods could be greatly lessened and breaks put 
upon the violence of the streams of rapid de¬ 
scent. We have been talking gravel and Port¬ 
land cement, or reinforced concrete for several 
years, and Mr. Halford gives an instance of 
successful use of the former in old bags. 
There is much valuable information in re¬ 
gard to insects. We have a greater variety and 
many more large flies in this country, but that 
was to be expected. Careful instruction in cast¬ 
ing in the English style with most useful in¬ 
stantaneous photographs illustrating the various 
methods is given; in fact, this “Handbook” is 
a handbook, and there is no doubt that this work 
will (as Mr. Halford expects) live after the 
death of the author and perpetuate his memory. 
THE TOP RAIL. 
The man with a grouch writes: 
Men seldom if ever take their wives on a 
camping trip. That gentle consideration is the 
one link that connects the Confirmed Camper 
with the human race. It is well for the peace 
of mind of those who would remedy the divorce 
evil that the wives stay home. 
Instead of taking his wife, the camper looks 
up a friend of long standing, and in the guise 
of that friendship asks him to go along. Bacon 
and beans become a steady and monotonous diet. 
You tried to make flapjacks one night, and since 
then your right hand has been wrapped up. It 
seems that you are not very proflcient in flip¬ 
ping the flapjacks, and instead of the doughy, 
half-cooked mess—you’d eat only when camping 
—turning over in the air and lighting in the 
pan raw side down, it only turned half way 
and landed on the handle of the frying-pan 
where your wrist rested. 
The tall timber has heard many new and 
original cuss words. 
You start as brothers and return in that 
amiable spirit that characterizes two strange bull¬ 
dogs who have been thrown a bone. 
Let me inject right here that it is my honest 
advice to all who contemplate camping out to 
take a guide along. A guide can be secured 
for a reasonable outlay, and he’ll come in 
mighty handy in preparing your meals. And 
if you tramp day in and day out for two weeks 
without seeing anything to shoot at, there- is 
always the guide. I have heard of guides being 
mistaken for deer. It is said they make first 
rate targets. Grizzly King. 
Wisconsin killed in committee, by a vote 
of 6 to I, a bill intended to reopen spring 
shooting. 
M any would-be campers and canoeists hesi¬ 
tate about taking a trip through unfamiliar 
territory because of the lack of informa¬ 
tion as to conditions they will meet, provisions 
best carried, and where they can be procured 
along the route. 
For these reasons we have written this ac¬ 
count of a two weeks’ canoe trip for two ama¬ 
teurs who have had little or no experience in 
camping. 
The Adirondack Mountains afford a splendid 
field for beginners because of the semi-settled 
conditions of some parts, the wilderness of 
others, and the ease with which habitation can 
be reached. 
The best trip through these mountains is 
from the foot of the Fulton Chain up through 
the various lakes and rivers to Tupper Lake. On- 
this trip you get a great variety of scenery and 
good opportunities to show your paddling ability. 
Quite a lot of portage work has to be done which 
adds a change from paddling all day. 
It is unnecessary to hire a guide, as the way 
is perfectly clear and easy to follow. 
Before outlining the trip we will give a de¬ 
tailed list of what is necessary to take. Most 
beginners make a great mistake by taking too 
much duffle with them. 
It is a great temptation to take this or that 
because you yourself might need it. 
The following articles, which are absolutely 
essential to the trip, can be arranged in two lists, 
personal and camp outfit: 
PERSONAL. 
I heavy double woolen blanket. 
I sweater, which makes a good pillow when 
not used otherwise. 
I rubber poncho about 45 in. by 70 in., used 
also as a blanket. 
I flannel shirt. 
I pair khaki trousers. 
I pair moccasins or waterproof shoes. 
I soft hat. 
I change underwear and socks. 
Personal toilet articles. We also suggest a 
camera. 
As everyone will have some of this wearing 
apparel at home, we think $10 or $15 will cover 
what is lacking. 
These can be purchased at any large sport¬ 
ing goods store. 
CAMP OUTFIT. 
I tent. 
I pack strap. 
I small frying-pan. 
1 folding broiler. 
2 small cooking pots with detachable handles, 
handles. 
I pint Thermos bottle. 
I grate (folding one). 
I covered tin can for water. 
3 knives, forks, spoon. 
I large cutting knife and i large spoon. 
I can opener. 
3 tin plates and cups. 
I acetylene lamp and i can carbon. 
Matches. 
15-inch handle axe. 
I can (small) canoe cement. 
I set Government topographical maps. 
We carried everything mentioned in these 
two lists, and the cost amounted to exactly $25 
a piece. 
In selecting a tent, you must use good judg- 
“FREE FROM PERMANENT HABITATION.” 
