Camping For Boys

UND MEMORY HOW TO PACK SHIPPIN

of the family, makes a mistake in stowing away in the trunk a lot of things not serviceable or suitable for camping. Cotton goods, except towels, handkerchiefs, and hose, are of no use. Gray woolen shirts, gray, brown, or green sweaters (a boon to campers-avoid white, red, or striped colors), khaki

r less should take articles in the following list marked (1); those who go for four weeks or less should take articles marked (2) in addition to thos

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towel

racquets

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s and the general camp equipment is supplied by the camp

Every

e sewed upon the garments, or you may order through the large department stores your full name embroidered on tape in sufficient quantity to s

ng were announced, the owner paying two cents for each article claimed. This method had the effect of making the boys more systematic and less careless in throwing things around, or leavin

e it

lan especially helpful. In making up the list, put down each article on a separate line. Don't jumble things together. Leave nothing to memory which, alas, too frequently is a splendid "forgetter." Write it down on paper. Examine your list very carefully, and strike out everything you can do without. Simplicity coupled with comfort should be the guide in making up the li

himself. A cracker box, with hinged cover, padlock, and rope handles, is good for a s

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e best thing. It is convenient, easy to

ut by a number of boys. The dimensions may be determined by the maker. Don't make it too big, or it will be a burden and also occupy too much

ch articles in a roll or canvas, the ends and sides of which are doubled inward, so as to prevent a

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, but there is a possibility of a "mess" as well as a loss of your g

to be used in case

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much annoyance and loss of temper is the result. If the camp is a large one, some one should be designated to look after the ba

the end of the trunk or box making identification easy at railroad baggage

at

iscipline for the mind, and should characterize every real camper. The trunks of some boys in camp look as if a cyclone

repack neatly. This will prevent mould and dampness, and be the means of discovering lost articles. Finally be sure to go over with care your

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he most inconspicuou

e provided with

y to be given to the tent leader, or

es. "Wash day" is a popular day in many camps. No ca

p and a clean towel that only experienc

t be placed in the trunk or box, but hung upon

t makes a good rubber blanket, a wra

bed clothes. You will n

ck together-the oil of the hair does the trick. Take

a good match box. A better one is a water-tight hard rubber box, with screw top

necessary for camping as water is for swim

ion: Perso