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ii8CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTmarching order; but let it be of tin or brass; thosemade of aluminum are much too frail.Horn.— When camping in a canebrake countryhave a huntsman's horn in the outfit. Leave it withthe camp-keeper, who wnll blow it every eveningabout an hour before supper. The sound of a horncarries far, and its message is unmistakable. It isa dulcet note to one who is bewildered in a thickwood or brake.Sundries.— A length of small rope, such asbraided sash cord, and a ball of strong twine, sparecloth and leather for mending, a few rawhidethongs, and some broad rubber bands, are likely tobe needed.A few yards of mosquito netting should be takenalong to protect meat from blow-flies, and for variousother purposes.Cooking Kit.— In rough country, especially ifcamp is to be shifted frequently, a stove is out of thereckoning. If pack animals are taken, or the trip isby canoe, without long and difficult portages, it paysto take along either a folding grate or a pair of fireirons (see Chapter IV).On light marching trips no support for the utensilswill be carried. Rocks or logs will take theirplace. There may be a little more spilling andswearing, but lesstired backs.It is commonly agreed that four is the ideal num^ber for a camping party, at least among hunters andfishermen. Certainly no larger number should attempttheir own cooking. Utensils and table warefor such a party, going light, should include: alarge frying-pan (more serviceable than two smallones) ; a pan to mix dough in and wash dishes (commonmilk pan) ; a stout, seamless, covered pot forboiling or stewing meat, baking beans, etc. ; amedium pot or pail for hot water (always wanted,substitute for tea kettle) ;vegetables, fruit ;a smaller one for cereals,and either a coffee pot low enoughto nest in the latter, or a covered pail in its place.