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the unusual weight over rough ground, and protect the feet from blisters and abrasions as well as from the wet. Woolen underwear is also important, as you will sweat heavily; it prevents chill on the mountain tops where winds are keen even in August. An extra suit to sleep in will save blankets as will also a sweater and extra stockings.

Women should not wear skirts. Riding breeches are advised, of khaki or close-woven material for both men and women. Long stockings may be worn on most trails but canvas puttees are more durable in brush, and drier in wet ferns. A large bandanna handkerchief is useful as protection against sunburn and almost essential in fly time.

A tent is not necessary on The Trail, as shelters of some sort are usually available, but may be carried if the hiker desires to sleep out. A very light, small tent of balloon silk or the like is advised. A piece of coarse cheese cloth adds little or nothing to the weight of one's pack and gives increased sleeping comfort in fly time.

WEAR ON PERSON:

Thin woolen underwear, wool socks, oil tanned or well oiled shoes (Munson last) flannel shirt with breast pockets (sleeves and collar necessary in fly time), khaki trousers or breeches and belt (avoid shorts in fly time), bandanna neckerchief, headgear at will, wrist watch.

CARRY IN POCKETS:

Handkerchief, notebook, pencil, guide-book, money, matches, pocket knife, strong twine or rawhide, toilet paper, compass.

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CARRY ON BELT:

Camera in holster, sheath knife if used, field glasses in holster to replace camera for one member of party.

CARRY IN PACK:

Medium-sized knapsack or pack frame, with wide leather or heavy web shoulder straps; old style army knapsack is excellent; poncho or groundcloth; two army blankets; light-weight sweaters; one extra suit woolen underwear; one suit flannel pajamas; 2 extra pairs woolen socks; handkerchiefs; towel with toilet articles; trench mirror. In party, 1 sewing-kit as per following list; share of cooking utensils as per following list; share of food; extra films and photgraphic equipment; serviceable camp-axe in sheath (a 2-lb. axe with 26-in. handle is good); extra toilet paper; medicine-kit, 1 in party, as per following list; extra matches in waterproof tin box sealed with adhesive plaster; pocket whetstone; electric flash lamp or folding candle lantern and candles; a few feet of stout cord; spare shoe laces.

SEWING KITS:

Safety-pins, 3-inch; needles, cotton thread, darning wool for socks, darning cotton for underwear, extra buttons, sewing awl.

COOKING UTENSILS:

Simple cooking utensils are supposed to be in most lodges, but it is advisable to carry some according to size of party; folding canvas water-bucket; two pails that will nest, largest about 3-quart (if powdered coffee is used a coffee-pot is unnecessary); fry-pan with folding handle; dish