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off excess oil. Some carry moccasins or slippers for use in camp.

Stockings should be of wool. Only wool will cushion the feet under the extra weight of the pack and protect them from blisters as well as wet from the trail and perspiration. Plan to have an extra dry pair for use in camp and sleeping.

In order to avoid wrinkles in stockings when putting on shoes, see that the tongue is adjusted smoothly and the lacings fully loose. A little talcum powder may also be used.

Light woolen underwear is recommended to prevent chilling the body from rain or excessive perspiration, especially while resting. Flannel shirts should have breast pockets, and in fly time, sleeves and collar. Sweaters should be carried for warmth while resting and sleeping.

For protection from rain or showers, a light waterproof coat or fishing shirt is recommended. "Alligator" is excellent material and is carried by most sporting goods stores.

While many go bareheaded, some head covering is more comfortable in rain or wind. Women find a large bandanna handkerchief most useful against sun and insects.

Women will generally find men's equipment to be decidedly practical for trail use, but a few modifications are suggested. Breeches that do not find at the knee and flannel shirts or middies of not too light material are most satisfactory; dark colors are preferable. For rests during luncheon or on peaks, a light sweater should be carried. Some carry lighter cotton outer wear for use in camp. Chambray work shirts are excellent for this purpose and pack well.

If you are depending on blankets rented to hikers at the few camps where this is done, you may wish to carry a double sheet, which folded

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lengthwise will make a sleeping pocket of your own linen between you and blankets slept in by others. As these blankets are aired daily, this is not necessary but has been preferred by some of the more cautious. The added weight in your pack is to be considered, however.

Camera and films in plenty are very desirable. A compass is not necessary, but adds to the pleasure of the trip. If you should get lost just walk down hill to the first brook and follow that out to houses. The woodland you will pass through is for the most part considerably less than six miles wide. Light, powerful field-glasses for birds and distant views are very useful. So are notebook and pencil.

A tent is not necessary on the Trail, as shelters are usually available, but it 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.

ALL WOOL BLANKETS

For every purpose and particularly for Camp and Trail, in a range of prices that are varied enough to meet the conditions.

F. C. Huyck & Sons

KENWOOD MILLS

Contract Department ALBANY, N. Y.

Kenwood Blankets Used in The Green Mountain Club

CARRY IN POCKETS: Handkerchief, notebook, pencil, guide-book, money, matches, pocket knife, strong twine or rawhide, toilet paper, compass (one in party).

THE PACK is important. A medium-sized knapsack, pack frame, or pack basket with broad