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frequently needed items without a lot
of unloading. And it should close
tightly to keep out rain and dust.
A backpack that meets the test of
serious wilderness travel isn't cheap.
Expect to pay from $80 to $140.
For shorter excursions, a smaller,
frameless day pack will usually suf-
fice. High quality day packs start at
$15 and range upward to $30.
KNIVES
A knife is a small item, but it can
perform an endless variety of* func-
tions and is indispensable on any
camp-out. Having a traditional BSA
or Swiss Army knife is like having a
small tool chest in your pocket. These
utility knives range in price, depend-
ing on the number of tools they con-
tain, from $5 to more than $35.
If you will be fishing or hunting as
well as camping, you may want to use
a belt knife in a good sheath in addi-
tion to or instead of a pocket knife.
Prices range from $15 to $30.
RAIN GEAR
An old-fashioned poncho is better
than nothing and a lot better than
getting soaked. A good quality pon-
cho costs from $20 to $30 and can
double as a ground cloth under your
sleeping bag.
A better idea for rain protection,
however, is the attractive new rain-
gear made of Gore-Tex, a miraculous,
"microporous" material that sheds
wind and water while still allowing
perspiration to "breathe" away. Be
sure that all seams in Gore-Tex gar-
ments are sealed. Expect to pay $100
or more for either a Gore-Tex rain
parka or jacket and pants.
MISCELLANEOUS
When it's pitch-black inside your
tent and you need some light on the
subject, reach for a dependable flash-
light with a durable metal case ($5 to
$15), and make sure it's equipped
with long-lasting duracell batteries
(about $2 per pair).
You'll always know what's cooking
when you take along a handy mini-
stove that you can set up anywhere
and use to prepare a meal in minutes.
Available in either propane or
Coleman fuel models, these stoves
range from $20 to $30 generally.
To know which end is up (and
which way is out) you'll need a reli-
able compass. Good quality, liquid-
filled compasses start at about $8.
Remember, though, even the best
outdoor equipment needs proper care.
A few minutes' attention at the end of
your trips can mean a life-long part-
nership in good times for it and you.
For free catalogs filled with in-
formation on the newest and best in
outdoor equipment, write the follow-
ing suppliers:
• Boy Scouts of America, Supply
Division, P.O. Box 61030, Dallas/
Fort Worth Airport, Tex. 75261.
• Recreation Equipment, Inc. (REI),
P.O. Box C88125, Seattle, Wash.
98188.
• Eastern Mountain Sports, Inc.
(EMS), Vose Farm Road, Peterbor-
ough, N.H. 03458. H
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