by Ernest Seton
Outfit for a Party of Six
(Camping One Week in Fixed camp)
 | 1 12-foot teepee (if for cold weather), accommodating five or six, not forgetting a storm-cap, |
| Or, in summer, a 10 x 12 wall tent. |
| 18 x 10 awning for kitchen and dining-room, in hot or wet weather. |
| 5 yards mosquito-bar and some dope for stinging insects. |
| 3 or 4 one-gallon bags of cotton for supplies. |
| A few medicines and pill-kit or "first aid," including cold cream, vaseline, or talcum powder for sunburn. |
| 1 strong clothes line; ball of cord; ball of twine; ball of strong linen pack-thread. |
| Axe. |
| A sharp hatchet. |
| Claw-hammer. |
| Whetstone. |
| Small crosscut saw. |
| Spade. |
| File. |
| Packing needles and sewing-kit for repairing clothes. |
| Nails: One lb. of 1 1/2, two lbs. of 2 1/2, two lbs. of 3 1/2, and one lb. of 5-inch. |
| Soap. |
| Mirror. |
| Toilet paper. |
| Waterproof match-box. |
| Cooking outfit: Either a ready-made, self-nesting "Buzzacot," or |
| 3 cover-kettles, 10-qt., 4-qt., and 2-qt. (riveted, not soldered). |
| 1 frying-pan, with handle and cover. |
| 2 big spoons. |
| 2 wire grills. |
| 1 butcher knife. |
| 1 bucket. |
| Salt and pepper casters. |
| Dishpan. |
| Coffee-pot (riveted). |
| Dishcloths and towels. |
| Folding lantern and supply of candles. |
| A pocket searchlight. |
| And for each boy, plate, cup, saucer, also knife, fork, and spoon. |
| And such other things as are dictated by previous experience or for use in the games to be played. |
| Besides which each member has ordinary clothes, with a range, and toilet-bag, also |
| A rubber blanket. |
| 2 wool blankets. |
| 1 cotton or burlap bed-tick, 2 1/2 x 61/4 ft. |
| Bathing suit. |
| A pair of "sneaks" or sport shoes. |
| Woodcraft suit. |
| Fishing tackle, according to choice. |
| Pocket knife. |
| Food to last six boys one week as follows |
| Assorted cereals (oatmeal, wheatena, etc.) = 6 lbs. |
| Rice = 2 lbs. |
| Crackers = 10 lbs. |
| Cocoa = 3 lbs. |
| Tea = 1/2 lb. |
| Coffee = 3 lbs. |
| Lard = 5 lbs. |
| Sugar = 6 lbs. |
| Condensed milk = 12 cans |
| Butter = 7 lbs. |
| Eggs = 3 dozen |
| Bacon = 15 lbs. |
| Preserves (better still, fresh fruit if it can be obtained) = 5 lbs. |
| Prunes = 3 lbs. |
| Maple syrup = 3 quarts |
| Cheese 1 lb. |
| Raisins 3 lbs. |
| Potatoes = bushel |
| White beans = 3 quarts |
| Canned corn = 3 cans |
| Flour = 25 lbs. |
| Baking-powder = 1 lb. |
| Concentrated soups = 1/2 lb. |
| Salt = 2 lbs. |
| Pepper = 1 ounce |
| Sardines = 4 packages |
| Dried beef = 1 lb. |
| Macaroni = 21bs. |
| Fresh fish and game are pleasant variations, but seem to make little difference in the grocery bill. |
Tents
There are many styles of small tents on the market; almost any of them answer very well. For those who wish to equip themselves with the latest and best, a 10 x 12-foot wall tent of 10-ounce double-filled army duck, stained or dyed yellow, brown, or dull green, is best. It will accommodate a party of five or six.
For tramping trips, light tents of waterproof silk are made. One large enough for a man weighs only two or three pounds.
Any of the established makers can supply what is needed if they know the size of the party and nature of the outing.
Teepees: See 4-Pole Teepee
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