The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-06
CAMPING DUDS,
The Proper Outfit for Girls
ROughing It.
SENSIBLEDRESS NECESSARY
Here Are the Kinds of shoes. Gloves,
Hats, Blankets, Waists and FZnfclz-
ers to Garry Into the yVilds.

NEW YORK. June Girls who have
fondness for roughing it in summer time,
that is avoiding the conventional summer
resorts and camping out in some out-ot-tne-
way place in canvas tent, or log house,
should have an easy time Of it in these days
of rational dress.
In former years the great obstacle in the
path Of feminfnA enjoyment in camp life
was the restriction as to dress Now
however, it is possible for a woman to
dress in a way which viii insure her the
most comfort and at the same time with
out making her a target for bullets OF al
verse criticism and jeering looks tNOr
these who are thinking of camping out
and who have never gone through the eX-
perience, some pointers are given here.
which should prove of value. Enjoyment OF
camp life depends more upon dress than
most people have any idea and it would be
wise for those contemplating sumner
life Of the kind to study the matter we'll
USE ONLY WOODEN UNDERWEAR.
First. all experienced campers agree that
the underwear should be woolen, and the
union suit winter weight being none too
heavy for the Northern camp As to
hose. there is q difference Of opinion, few
declaring in favor of wooden, but the ma
jority preferring heavy cotton.
The present form of bicycle hose, with
linen feet, is probably best of all. shirt
waist of flannel. or a mans flannel shirt,
comes next, the latter being as comforta-
bic, over it the short skirt is to be but
toned No understands are to be worn, but,
instead knickerb0ckers of canvas buck
ling about six inches below the knees
A short skirt OF the same canvas, fitting
close above. but full at the bottom, and
coat Of the same material, complete the
costume. The most serviceable coat is
made like q boys box Observation-Disclosures
ed. It must be something to button up to
the throat when needed. A canvas cap
with double visor finishes the suit.
Why canvas rather than wool2 Because
wool tears and rubs. and does not bear ex-
posure in the same fashion The canvas in
7r he tod rfaT for no
sportsman. its dead grass color having
been chosen as the least conspicuous thing
for the hunter The eight or ten ounce
weight is generally used. and it is almost
imperishable coming out after a washing
as good as new.
The entire suit. except the skirt, can be
had, ready-made, Of dealers in camp sup
plies. and, as the material is practically
waterproof, it does away with the need Of
macintosh
Footwear is the next consideration ana
for this there is nothing better than the
hunters boot made of obtained horse
hide, lacing nearly to the knee with q bel
lows tongue. These boots may be soaked
all day IN water, and yet, after drying by
the campfire all night, come out next
morning as soft and plisble as if never wet
Shoes and leggings can be worn. but
these boots combine the two, and are also
a protection against insect bf.es. A pair Of
sort canvas shoes should be taken to wear
for q change. There is nothing to be
feared from wet feet A rub and toastfng
and one soon ceases to even think of the
matter
No wraps are necessary unless you are 10
stay very late in the autumn. for an ex-
ira flannel shirt slipped on II give all the
warmth needed
Gloves should be heavy and long wristed
and size OF two larger than those worn
at home. With the packing of these mat
tiers in small space comes the providing Of
toilet articles, and for these a small canvas
bag is best, made Of heavy brown duck
some 10x12 inches, with q drawstring, ana
stitched through the center to make two
divisions.
In one keep the toilet articles for daily
need. and in the other the little mendlng
bag made of chamois or of the wrist OF an
old mousQIetalre glove which must hold
thread, needles, daFnfng cotton buttons
etc little bottle Of peuRyroyI oil to
prefer against mosquitoes is necessary
and ycu VIII sant vaseline and maybe a
little cold cream for severe sunburn-
Wells are Of little use. as they catch on
everything, and the head net is needed only
when the black fly Is especially numerous
For mosquitoes and midses the pemnyroyal
Oh always proves sufficient. and is es=