Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-05-21
BY CAPTAIN FRANK WINCH
Angler. Hunter and an Authority ON
Camps and Camping.


\ Every camper or huntsman
should know how to outfit, how to
select and make q camp, how to
WELD the axe, make proper fires,
how to cook, wash, mend and how
to travel without losing his course,
and what to do when he has lost
It; how to trail, hunt, fish, shoot,
dress game, and how to extern
por such makeshifts as may be
needed in wilderness faring. Then
Is he truly woodsman, sure to do
promptly the right thing at the
right time, no matter what befalls.
The hardest problem in QUILTING Is
what to take, or 1t might be better
said what not to take. Go light. In
these two words lies the secret of
tripping II afield, a really fine art.
While 1t will be the aim in these
notes to supply the outdoors man
with many useful hints, space pre-
vents the amplification that the
subject deserves. These kinks are
the gleanings from experienced OUT
doors men; they have stood the
acid test Of trial. II will In addi-
ton be worth your while to read at
your leisure Kephart's Camping
and Woodcraft"; Nessmucks
"Wooderaft"; Buzzacots Sports
mans Guide All the works of
master minds and authorities in
their respective fields. These lines
are for the chap who carries his
pack on his back.
What to Take.
Hand axe--Should have handle
about seventeen inches long, with
blade tho temper and edge of a
good axe. The axe with sheath to
weigh about one pound and ten
ounces. :.
Sheath knife-Should be small
and light. Blade about six inches.
The best Is none too good. One
fashioned out of a file Is excellent.
Pocket knife - Regular jack
knife, one large blade and two
small ones. Large blade equal to
hickory. One OF the small
blades to be ground very thin and
kept clean for use in any surgical
Compass---To have hinged cover
with Illuminated dial for day or
night use. Dial to be about one |
and three quarter inches in diam
eter. Believe I'm your compass.
Watch--A cheap one for day and
night use. This can be rendered |
waterproof in the following man
ner: Take piece of rubber dem
ial gum eight inches square, put
The watch In the center and bring
the rubber together at the stem,
Tying the puokered up rubber with
i bit OF waxed string. To see the
lime stretch the rubber and the
hands will show clearly. For chain
use a bit of rawhide string.
Whistle--The United States army
officers whistle is about the best.
Fasten to buttonhole with a raw
hide string.
Maps---Topographic survey maps
showing roads, trails, cities, towns
contours and mountains
If almost any location In the United
states can be secured by writing TO
he Director of u. s. Geological
Iurvey, Washington, D. G. Inclose
en- cents for each map or the sec.
ion that you wish. Maps should
,e mounted on squares of muslin.
Match box--There are many va
ieties on the market. Here is a
one that answers every
purpose: Secure n small flat to-
,acco box. fill with matches and
ind tho edges of the box with
arrow strip of surgical adhesive
ape. Use contents for emergencies
My.
Matches-Waterproof and carry
pose in the pocket. Waterproof as
ollows: Dip the matches half
nngth in shellac varnish thinned
With alcohol to the right consis-
ency. Lay matches separately on