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most nourishment out of the least weight and bulk in 
materials that ‘keep’ well. 
“Light outfitting, as regards food, is mainly a ques- 
tion of how much water we are willing to carry in our 
rations. For instance, canned peaches are 88 per cent, 
water. Can one afford to carry so much water from 
home when there is plenty of it at camp? 
“The following table is suggestive: 
More than Y\- water 
Fresh milk, fruit, vegetables (except potatoes). 
Canned soups, tomatoes, peaches, pears, etc. 
More than y 2 water 
Fresh beef, veal, mutton, poultry, eggs, potatoes. 
Canned corn, baked beans, pineapple. 
Evaporated milk ( unsweetened ) . 
More than 1/3 water 
Fresh bread, rolls, pork chops. 
Potted chicken, etc. 
Cheese. 
Canned blackberries. 
Less than 1/3 water 
Dried apples, apricots, peaches, prunes. 
Fruit jelly. 
Less than 1/5 water 
Salt pork, bacon, dried fish, butter. 
Desiccated eggs, concentrated soups. 
Powdered milk. 
Wheat flour, cornmeal, etc., macaroni. 
Rice, oatmeal, hominy, etc. 
Dried beans, split peas. 
Dehydrated vegetables. 
Dried dates, figs, raisins. 
Orange marmalade, sugar, chocolate. 
Nuts, nut butter. 
“Although this table is good in its way, it is not a 
