smoke, nor spit on
the bait.

[Sidenote: Fly Dopes]

The two best fly dopes of the many I have tried are a commercial mixture
called "lollacapop," and Nessmuk's formula. The lollacapop comes in tin
boxes, and so is handy to carry, but does not wear quite as well as the
other. Nessmuk's dope is:

Oil pine tar 3 parts
Castor oil 2 parts
Oil pennyroyal 1 part

[Sidenote: Fly Dopes]

It is most effective. A dab on each cheek and one behind each ear will
repel the fly of average voracity, while a full coating will save you in
the worst circumstances. A single dose will last until next wash time.
It is best carried in the tiny "one drink" whiskey flasks, holding, I
suppose, two or three ounces. One flask full will last you all summer.
At first the pine tar smell will bother you, but in a short time you
will get to like it. It will call up to your memory the reaches of trout
streams, and the tall still aisles of the forests.

_SUMMARY_

_Minimum for comfort_

Matches and safe
Pocket knife (2 blade)
Sheath knife
Compass
1 bandana
Sporting outfit
Duffle bag
Soap and case
Crash towel
Tooth brush
Tooth soap
Shaving set in oiled silk
Medicines and bandages
Fly dope (sometimes)

_Maximum_

Matches and safe
Pocket knife
Sheath knife
Compass
2 bandanas
Sporting outfit
Duffle bag
Soap and case
Crash towel
Bath towel
Tooth brush
Tooth soap
Shaving set in oiled silk
Medicines and bandages
Fly dope and head net

FOOTNOTE:

[2] Kephart, in his excellent book on _Camping and Woodcraft_, suggests
carrying soap in a rubber tobacco pouch. This is a good idea.

CHAPTER V

CAMP OUTFIT

[Sidenote: Tents]

IN many sections of the country you will need a tent, even when
traveling afoot. Formerly a man had to make a choice between canvas,
which is heavy but fairly waterproof, and drill, which is light but
flimsy. A seven by seven duck tent weighs fully twenty-five pounds when
dry, and a great many more when wet. It will shed rain as long as you do
not hit against it. A touch on the inside, however, will often start a
trickl