Show B JIM RHODY Comfort In Camp CampA A knowledge of camping fundamental funda mental often otten spells the difference between an enjoyable never never to to forgotten hunting or fishing trip and an uncomfortable disagree disagree- disagreeable able experience Naturally experience experience ence is the best teacher but in In- InI I formation gathered beforehand will help eliminate costly errors and cut down considerably on learn ing time Weight bulk butk method of transportation trans trans- type of camp utility climate cli mate and quality all are factors to be considered when assembling the camping outfit Especially Esp is this most mort important during the fall laU and winter months when afield for lor deer or other big game In country where temperatures must be carefully considered A good rule is to 10 select your equipment equipment equip equip- ment to meet the worst weather and highest altitudes you may expect expert ex pert on the trip Get the best possible when selecting selecting selecting se se- se- se an outfit Remember the best Is 11 none too good and if 11 you i iY Y p- p Know how makes for tor comfort comfort com com- fort tort In camp have to scrimp anywhere dont don't do doit doit doit it on your camping equipment Your tent should be so constructed construct construct- ed that ample ventilation is pos sible Tents equipped with awnings awn ings fags such as the umbrella and explorer explorer ex ex- ex types provide protection outside out side the tent from rain and snow as well as sun and provide also I a place to start the campfire in damp weather Cloth floors should always be of heavy waterproofed duck and tents with detachable floors must be ditched to avoid water running in between sod cloth and ground cloth Clothing of course varies with climate The problem of keeping warm in cold weather Is one of retaining body heat beat To do this use several layers of light or medium medium med med- ium turn weight clothing as you will find these to be warmer wanner than one heavy garment It is also an advantage advantage advantage ad ad- vantage as some layers can be removed when exertion increases body heat beat Too much emphasis cannot be put on the importance of footwear Shoes made on the Munson last are best as they allow Callow the big toe too to point straight forward giving giving ing lug better balance to the body Leather should be kept soft by frequent oiling Wet leather shoes may be dried by filling them with hot bot pebbles oats or newspapers A good nights night's bedding is most important to the camper as any I Ione one who has spent a night out out-of- doors can tell teU you Since about one one- third of time in camp is spent in bed this convenience cannot be underestimated The most simple type is is a ground cloth or tarp and blankets Another simple bed when in country where it may be secured is the bough bed made of branches from the fir or spruce or other similar trees Several layers of boughs with leaves or ordry ordry ordry dry grass on top will make a very comfortable mattress on which to place your ground cloth and blank ets However the best ally round all round bed for tor the camper is la the sleeping bag Practically every manufacturer er of these makes an adequate satisfactory bag and selection is 11 chiefly a matter of choir chola A A n A n |