Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-07-20
TENT LIFE IN WOODS.
ESSENTIALS FOR MAKING A CAMP.
INC TRIP DELIGHTFUL.

| Ing ~ "bwriler IN Tents" and KCtarn-
Ing to the H"bits OF Primitive Life.
Simply because she needs so many
frills, many a wife loses no end Of
good times by being left behind when
her husband starts on his camping
trip said Pref, i. NJ. Vincent Ia a
New York Tribune reporter. Prof.
| Vincent, with his wife, has spent many
summers among the lakes and streams
Of northern Maine, and on the sub
| ject of camp life for the vacation both
are genuine enthusiasts. For people
who must have lmXuries IL months in
the year Il tirst-class hotel Is the
place. says the professor but II the
odor OF the forests is the sweetest
perfume, the ripping Of the waters
the dearest music and beaut-
ful landscapes more enhancing
than the choicest art. Il sojonrn in the
woods will be a long remembered de-
light. To such meal from gool
clean piece of birch bark after hours
of tramping and rowing will have a
flavor far surprising the richest feast
served on rarest china and silver
There are many varieties of camp
ing. from living in the conveniently
appointed cottage. "camp" only in
name. among the mountains and
streams of popular resorts, to becom
ing a ''dweller in tents" and return
ing 10 the habits of primitive life.
In planning a camping trip the first
things to receive consideration are
the climate of the locality chosen, the
manner by which the camp is reached
and its resources in household equip
mentS and provisions. A rented camp
usually contains all necessary fur
nishings and utensils excepting bel
ana table linen. If bedding is sup
piled it is we'll to supplement it with
steamer rug or blanket for each OF
the party In the woods of northern
Maine and Canada flannel blankets in
which to sleep will prove comfortable,
ana after August they will be useful
in most other places as we'll.
If the camp is easily gained by rail
road wagon or steamboat. the amount
of baggage is not Of great Importance.
but If the location Is remote from
such cOnveyances and only reached
by canoe and carry, the woman who
has the least baggage will find her
self most popular with the guides.
These men grumble bitterly at trunks
or boxes. and large trunks are we'll
nigh impossible in canoes. If trunk
must be had. 1t can be left at some
central point on the railroad or steam
boat line with the travelling suit and
other effects of the kind. Heavy wat
erproof canvas bags the In lans call
them wangun bags), can be bought
at sporting goods stores. and In them
can be carried safely everything need
ed for the trip. With these light
canoe will transport several hundred
pounds. The bags can be checked
the same as trunks.
To avoid exposure from wet and
cold it is well to be provided with
suits OF both light and heavy weight
underfannels. Two short pedestrian
skilts, with brilliantine boomers to
match, warm jacket. flannel and cot
ton shirtwaists, two pairs of heavy
boots, ID or 12 inches high, and cot
ton and merino hose light canvas leg
gins for damp weather. plenty of rib
bons in which to smart up" the |
usual small accessories: broad brim .
soft felt hat and a Scotch cap (these .
do not catch on Overhanging boughs), !
will complete the list of necessities .
for the wardrobe. /
AS to utensils and provisions. IL .
these cannot be found at reasonable I
prices in the woods supply must be .
taken along. For tent or simple log .
cabin life the utensils may be few
White enamelled ware for the table
is to be recommended because it is |
neat in appearance and not breakable.
A cup, saucer and plate, with knife,
fork and teaspoon, for each Of the
party, two covered vegetable dishes
and plates for bread, butter, meat or
fish will be sufficient for rough camp
ing. AS to utensils few are absolute.
ly neeied-at most, a coffee pot, two
or three agate saucepans broiler,
frying pan. bread tin (such as is
sold by sporting goods houses for
baking before an open fire., small
covered iron pot for baking beans,
two or three sharp knives, case
knife or two and three tablespoons.
Cold food is the bane of camp life,
but this may be avoided by fore
bnr hot nj lot
if one cares to pay the price, are de-
sirably light in weight, and many who
camp yearly have one of these for
each of the party. With them the
meat or fish and vegetables may be
kept from cooling during the meal and
and grease in the gravy will not hard
en- in unsightly and unsavory Jumps
be fore it is consumed. Hot water
plates can be had in other and less
expensive materials than aluminium.
Substantial food, with no fancy side
dishes, will satisfy hearty appetite
in the woods, cornmeal, cake, bread,
beans, potatoes and vegetables, with
the fish and game obtained near at
hand constituting variety suited to
the conditions. An assortment Of
canned vegetables will be wanted.
OF timed fruits in July and August
there will be less need. because black
berries. raspberries and huckleber-
ries can be picked fresh In most
places daily. few tins Of fish and
meat may also prove acceptable on
days when the fish decline to bite and
the squirrels keep in hiding. A stock
of -four, cornmeal, the cereals, con-
iensed milk (the unsweetened kind)
and dry groceries will. of course. be
wanted. Small waterproof bags can
be found In houses supplying sport
ing goods. and they will prove OF the
greatest Importance that these be un-
foods. The making of a fire in the
woods is regulated by law. differing
in various states, and it Is Of the
greatest Importance that these be un.