II. On your horse.
Saddle.—The Colonial military saddle.
Wallets.—Slung across the cantle, where they are far more handy than in front (see photo).
| In near Wallet. | In off Wallet. | ||
| Spare flannel shirt. | Sketchbook. | ||
| Socks. | Map. | ||
| Spat Gaiters. | Quinine. | ||
| Toothbrush Tooth–powder Soap Hair–brush | } | wrapped in a towel. | Camera. |
| Housewife. | |||
| Tin of cocoa. | |||
| Tin of bovril or potted meat. | |||
| Bread. | |||
| Knife, fork, and spoon. | |||
Much of the above can be carried in the pockets of the coat if more room is wanted in the wallets for rations.
Cooking “Billy” in leathern case on the cantle. The Bechuanaland Border Police pattern of “billy” is very good, and carries its own drinking–cup. Your ration of meat can be carried in the “billy.”
| Water–bottle Telescope Nosebag | } | On near side of saddle. |
| Field–glasses Axe Carbine Bucket | } | On off–side of saddle. |
Shoes with indiarubber soles strapped on outside the wallets.