San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29

few conveniences to save our time for
pleasure. and leave the rest behind.
In selecting your equipment for
motor touring this summer, 1t is well
to start your planning early. Then
when you are ready TO start, there
won't be a hundred and one odd
things to remember-or to forget. In
choosing your equipment whether you
are planning weekend trips or a
regular summer tour, always keep in
mind the fact that compactness is a
most important feature in camping
equipment Of every kind. You want
to carry all the equipment necessary,
yet you do not want to take UP any
more room or any more weight than
is absolutely necessary. The first
piece of actual equipment essential.
is a good waterproof tent. The best
for this purpose is what is common
~ called an automobile tent. This
Utilities the car in its makeup, being
attached TO the side of the machine
and otherwise anchored by several
stakes, which can be carried in the
tent. Or the tent may be set up in
dependently of the car il desired.
These automobile tents are sufficient
~ high and wide to allow for the com.
Portable moving about and have
enough room for two cots placed par
allel. This roominess is n vital neces-
sity. for you are almost certain To
meet with inclement weather. and
when you are forced TO remain under
cover you want to be as comfortable
as pOssihle.
Folding Table Handy.
In choosing folding camp chairs,
select those with high bacs; for they
are the most comfortable by far after
days ride in the car. They are
ESSENTIAL equipment for oftentimes the
ground is damp. A folding table re-
quires little space in your luggage
and is always source of great COM
fort.
/ Dishes, knives, forks and spoons
are now supplied in compact, non
rafting cases which may be fastened
either to the running board. or. if a
sport model car is used, on the trunk
rack on the rear. 1t should, how
ever, be remembered that this will be
used more than anything else and it
should therefore, be placed in a con-
venient position and within easy ac-
cess.
Both aluminium and white enamel
dishes are very appropriate for motor
touring because of several reasons.
They will not break, are easily and
quickly cleaned, and retain the heat
for some time, keeping the food hot.
Aluminium is about the lightest and
most serviceable equipment for coolo-
ing purposes. Your equipment along
this line should include a good size
frying pan. double boiler, one or two
kettles, and, II you like, coffee pot
or percolator, although both coffee
and tea can be made in one of the
kettles.
Two good woollen blankets apiece
will always be appreciated. for
though it may be exceptionally hot
when you put in for the night, il
will be cool toward morning. and you
will wake up to a full realization OF
the value Of your blankets. Those
who want to make sure of a good
nights sleep may do well to choose
sleeping bag, for in these, there is
no chance of the covers becoming
loosened or falling off during tho
night and they may be laced up tc
the neck if desired.
Protection From Rain.
| To protect yourself from the ele
ments good waterproof raincoat is
an important feature and will serve
many purposes. Aside from wearing
it, you can use il TO protect yourself
from the damp ground by spreading
it under you; it will serve to cover
your personal equipment in the ca,
| from rain or dust and can be spread
over the cot or mattress to keep out
the chill and damp aair from thu
I ground.
Csnteens or vacuum bottles are ex
cellent for carrying water or othel
beverages and should be included IL
the equipment or evefy motorist
Other necessary equipment for thu
trip should include a good size flash
light with a long focus.
One of the surest ways to enjoy tn
greatest amount Of pleasure from III
trip both during it and later on, i
TO take along a good camera will
plenty of films. Reliable road map
will offset many mistakes in takinI
the wrong road to a large extent. bu
when you are not absolutely certaii
Of your bearings ask the first passer
by you see and get your correct road
A good pocket compass will prov,
Of inestimable value If little trips ar,
taken while in camp. Include on
of these together with stout poke
knife, an axe. skid chains. a stce
tow rope and oftentimes an extr
jack is worth its weight in gold.
police whistle with code of signal
will heln TO keen the party togethc
while hiking. But do not confus
the code with three blasts, which
the universal distress signal and t
be used in only such cases. Two spar
tires kept inflated should be carrie
together with full set Of tools an
a pump. A first aid kit with bar
dages, iodine and safety pins is a
ways a wise investment and a pra'
teal one.