New-York tribune., 1901-06-21
TENT LIFE IN THE WOODS.
ESSENTIALS FOR THE CAMPING TRIP
WHY WOMEN ARE so OFTEN LEFT
BEHIND BY THEIR HUSBANDS

Simply because she needs so many frills many
8 wife loses end OF good times by being left
behind when her husband starts on his camping
trip" said Professor ]. NJ Vincent. one OF the
lecturers in the public school course. a Tribune
reporter yesterday. Professor Vincent with his
wife. has spent many summers among the lakes
and streams OF Northern Maine, and on the subject
OF camp life for the vacation both genuine en-
thusiasts. For people who must have luxuries
twelve months In the year a first class hotel is
the place, says the professor. but if the odor OF
The forests is the sweetest perfume. the ripping
OF the waters the dearest music and beautiful land
scapes more enhancing than the choicest art So
9ourn IN the woods VIII be long remembered de-
light To such a meal from good. clean piece of
birch bark after hours OF tramping and rowing
VIII have a favor far surprising the richest feast
served on rarest china and silver.
There are many varieties of camping. from Iiv-
ing in the conveniently appointed cottage
camp only IN name. among the mountains and
streams OF popular resorts to becoming a .-dweler
IN tents" and returning to the habits primitive
life
TO PLAN A TRIP
In planning a camping trip the first things tn
receive consideration are the climate Of the local
ity chosen, the manner by which the camp is
reached and its resources IN household eouprnents
Aho provisions rented camp usually contains
all necessary furnishings and utensils excepting bed
@no tapie hnen II bedding is supplied il is well TO
supplement II with a steamer rug or b1anLe, o.,
each OF the party. In the woods OF Northern Maine
and Canada flannel blankets in which to sleep win
prove comfortable, and after August they will be
nseful in most other places as we'll
Remembering that one naturally takes too y,ucb
OF everything at all times, it is well in panntng
the equipment TO see how little one can get along
WIN certain things are necessities Aside from
these' IL Is surprising. in this age Of luxurious
AVng, 10 find how few things one really needs
II the camp is easily gained by railroad wago,
or steamboat, the amount Of baggage is not Of
great importance. but IL the location IS remote
from snch conVeyances and only reached by cano.
and carry, the woman who has the least baggage
VIII nno herself most popular with the guides
These men grumbe bitterly at trunks or bores
and large trunks are well nigh Impossible in
canoes II a trunk be had il can be left az
some central point the railroad or steamboat
line with the travelling suit and other effects Of
the kind Heavy waterproof canvas bags Che
Indians call them wangun bags) be bought
at sporting goods stores. and in them can be car
Tied safely everything needed for the trip. With
these light canoe Will transport several hundred
pounds The bags can be checked the same
trunks.
THE PROPER CLOTHING.
To avoid exposure from and cold IL is well
10 be provided with suits OF both light and heavy
weight underaannels. Two short pedestrian skirts
with br1Iiantine bloomers 10 match. a warm Jack
et flannel and cotton shirt waists, two pairs of
heavy boots. 10 u inches high, and cotton
and merino hose. light canvas leggings for damp
weather, plenty OF ribbons in which TO smart up
the usual small accessories. broad brfm soft felt
hat and a Scotch cap 0hese do not catch on over
hanging boughs) win complete the list of necessi-
ties for the wardrobe.
AS utensils and provisions. If these cannot be
found at reasonable prices in the woods a 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 breakabe 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 hsh VIII be
sufficient for rough camping. AS 10 utensils, few
are absolutely needed-at most a coffee pot. two or
three agate saucepans, broler. frying pan' bread
tin (such as is sold by sporting goods houses Tor
baking before an open fire.. small covered iron pot
for baking beans, TWO or three sharp KNIVES a
caseknife or two and three tablespoons.
Cold food is the bane Of camp life, but this
may be avoided by forethought. Aluminium hot
water plates. IL cares TO pay the price, are
desrably light in weight. and many VINO 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 ana the grease
in the gravy will not harden in unsishuy ana uh-
savory Jumps before it is consumed. hot water
plates can be had in other and less expensive ma
terials than aluminium
WHAT FOOD TO CARRY.
Substantial food with fancy side dishes VIII
satisfy hearty appetite in the woods' cofhneai
cake. bread. beans. potatoes and vesetapies' win
the FISH and game obtained near at hand constitut-
ing variety suited 10 the conditions An assort-
ment OF canned vegetables VIII be wanted vi
timed fruits in July and August there VIII DE less
neeo, because blackberries. raspberr1es ana huche
berries can be picked fresh in most places oais' a
few tins OF fish and meat may also prove accept
able on days when the FISH decline TO bite ana the
squirrels keep IN hiding A stock OF flour, corn,
meal, the cereals condensed milk the unsweetened
Kind dry groceries will, OF course, be wanted
small waterproof bags can be found In houses sup