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Cooking equipment.—This must be kept to a minimum, to save weight, space, as well as time and fuel in cooking. Palatable two-course meals can be prepared, for which two nesting 21/2-quart pots with covers (for efficiency) will suffice. Adequate, lightweight utensils may be improvised out of 3- and 4-quart cans. The scout-type knife recommended has a can opener, but a small 1-ounce key type may be preferred. A cup and spoon per man, plus a stirring tablespoon, complete the essential equipment. Food (see pp. 51-55).—In calculating weight of food the net of 21/4 pounds per man-day must be increased to the extent of cans or other containers that are carried. Toilet tissue and match requirements will vary with the number of man-days. At least one paper of matches a day—or preferably about 20 wooden matches—should be carried, and the waterproof matches kept in reserve. |
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