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104 CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTof thread, for example, or of wire, or a quarterpoundmirror, or a large towel, or a whole cake ofsoap.One-man Kit for Summer.—^As an example, tobe modified each for himself, I list below a summermarching and camping outfit (good also as a canoeingkit) complete for a man going alone. It isenough in most parts of our country, but warmerbedding would be required at high altitudes, andperhaps a closed tent, such as the *'Compac" or one ofthe semi-pyramid type, weighing 3^ to 4 pounds,instead of the one-pound shelter cloth. The totalweight of the pack, as here given, including twodays' full rations, is 23 pounds 2 ounces. Thewhole equipment, except the few light articles wornon the person, stows inside a pack sack of moderatedimensions. There is nothing exposed to advertiseyour mission ; so you give the idle curious somethingto puzzle and fret over—^which is good forthem.With such an outfit and his gun or fishing tackle,camera, or whatever may be the tools of his outdoovhobby, anyone of average physique and a littlegumption can fare very well in the open, and enjoyabsolute independence.Very littleIt will be noticed that little is carried on theperson. Such things as are used many times n dayare right where they can be reached without fumblingor pulling out the wrong article.weight is carried on the belt. Comfort and supplenessof movement have been studied. There is no"ditty bag" * I discarded such a pouch long ago.If worn on the left side it often is in the way, andit dangles provokingly when you lean over or getdown to crawl. If carried on the belt it is tooheavy there. When I go out just for a day, I carryon my back a miniature knapsack containing thecape, lunch, tea pail, and such other things as I needfor the work at hand. Five or six pounds on theback is less burdensome than half that weight in sdlny bag, and k is out of the way.