When practicable always dry your shelter tent before folding and packing it. (Author.)
Mess Outfit
[1304]. Knife. The knife blade is made of tempered steel, and when put away for a long period should be covered with a light coating of oil to prevent rust.
Keep your knife clean by washing in soap and water after every meal.
Do not use the blade as a pry.
If the point is broken, grind the blade down to a new point.
[1305]. Fork. Keep your fork clean by washing with hot water and soap after every meal.
Never use the prongs of your fork for prying open tops of cans, extracting corks, etc.
Don't permit your knife, fork or spoon to remain in vinegar or other foodstuffs for a long period, as verdigris will form. This corrodes the metal and is poisonous.
[1306]. Spoon. Keep your spoon clean by washing with soap and water after every meal.