Fishing rods must be in metal or stout cases with secure ends. Tent poles should be reduced to shortest size bundle possi- ble and securely tied so poles won't slip out. Bring canned and bottled goods separated from soft packaged items and perishables. Leave eggs in grocers cartons. Most fruits and vegetables will keep ten days or more.
Many people crave sweets more when in the mountains.
2-Prepare exact shopping list of quantities indicated by your menu. Don't forget to provide for your packer for the time he is with you. Kitchen supplies will depend on menu you prepare. Many of your kitchen supplies can be packed in one or two square 5 gallon tins which will serve as water bucket and dishpan. If tins are packed to 25 or 30 lbs.