Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-22
Camping Out at Small Cost.

Roughing Il under canvas IN primitive
patriarchal fashion is about as much gen
uine fun as the average vacationer can md
in summer 1t is the approved formula for
living the simple life, and It means health
freedom from care. and plenty OF Fun II
followed out in the right way.
The cost of an outing in camp may be
just as small or as large one wishes or
can afford. In many woodland places IT Is
possible to rent a plot of camping ground
for about 50 a month. and when that part
of the business is arranged. one can invest
In a tent a log cabin. even a portable
cottage. according to ones tastes or the
extent of ones finances.
For about SO # is possible to buy very
stable tent large enough. anyway. TO ac-
commodate two or three cots and other es-
sentiels OF camp furniture; and. as It will
with reasonable care last for several sea-
sons this is really a very good Investment
Folding cots make comfortable beds. but
hammocks take up less space, and many
people prefer them. In clear, dry weather
II is pleasanter TO sleep In a hammock I'M
der the trees and In the open than In the
close confines of the tent AS protection
against insects. each hammock should be
provided with a covering OF mosquito net
ting.
Other indispensables I'm the camping equl-
page are a folding table supply of camp
stools, a couple of enameied pals, TWO
wash basins and dish pan, an oil stove
lamp. lantern and can OF oil, enatelea
cups, saucers and plates, with knives, forks
and spoons of white metal. a tea Kettle,
coffee pot. frying pan and couple or
saucepans, all of agate ware, ana nnaily.
plenty of towels and paper napkins, as Wen
as blankets. pillows, etc. Also corkscrew
and a can opener
AS You value your peace OF mind, 90 not
overlook those small but important lmple-
ments for life IN camp becomes dreeFy
nightmare without them.
Do not cumber yourself with an expensive
wardrobe. The charm Of camp lie NE lies
largely In It's unconventionalityi and no
sensible person wants TO dress IKE the
camper of the fashion plates
Short skirts and loose shirt waists are
the approved costume for the women, WnlIe
the men wear anything they choose or that
comes in handy Ponges, unstarGheo CO.
terials for camping shirt waists, dresses OF
shirts as IL IS almost impossible In inany
places TO get laundering done, ana THESE
fabrics can easily be Numbered In camp.
In buving provisions do not intrust your
self to the tender mercies OF the Vllase
store Order staple goods In quantities
from some reliable city firm and have them
sent direct to the nearest station.
Puy only the best quality OF canned
goods and omit -perlshable deheaeies rr9n
your list altogether. Butter should pe
bought IN sealed crock. ana wheh opeh Itt,
the Jar should be kept staholhg IN iuiiliii5
water If possible.
sugar. -four, cereals must be kept of the
ground or ants and field mice VIII get
into them. If the cases in which your
camping outfit Is packed are made with
commandments they will prove excellent
store closets when stood on end.
Beware of building fires where there is
dry underbrush. II a fire Is needed make
first a fireplace of stones. Do not careless
Iy throw aside burning matches or cigar
stubs Disastrous forest fires are Sc easily
started that one cannot be too cautious.