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