THE SIMPLE LIFE.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19812, 27 December 1929, Page 5

THE SIMPLE LIFE.

CAMPING WITH THE CAR. SOME SENSIBLE HINTS. The touring season is almost upon us—in fact, for quite a number it has already started—and toon luggageladen cars will be seen on every highway. Camping with the oar is becoming more popular every year and this summer it is expected that more people than ever will make a motor-camping holidav. Besides those who tour and camp by the wayside, there are many who go out of town and camp for the week-end. The great tiling is to travel as lightly as possible, "although, of course, there are many things which cannot be done without. 'lhe following list of ''things for campers to remember" should be of value to all who intend to lead the simple life in their leisure time and who want to make a, complete success of their holidays, whether short or long :• — To take a not scourer. To leave the site tidy. To take a first-aid outfit. To have a box for the kerosene stove. That there is no need to hurry. To have a container for all food. To take a tin-opener and a corkscrew. To take the cleaners for the kerosene stove. To tako sugar, salt, and the other condiments. To take a bowl either of canvas or of enamel. To take a mirror, soap, a needle and thread. That bare feet are better than shoes if the grass be heavy with dew. That if the kerosene stove goes out, to release the air from the stove before relighting. To test all cans which have been stored during the winter--they may leak. That a large frying-pan is usually better than one that folds. To keep petrol, oil. and paraffin away from all food. That a little time spent in making a lamp which will plug into the dashboard and will light the tent or a caravan is well worth while; it costs only a few pence. To burv or burn rubbish. To air "the blankets every day. To pack the tent on top of all else. That paper on the bed helps to keep one warm. To keep the beds well away from the wall of the tent at night. That the camp bed forms a very good seat during the daytime. j That a canvas bucket takes up very ; little room and is very useful. That excellent sleening-bags can be improvised from blankets and large safetv pins. That in a camp bed you need as much, if not more, clothing under the bo<lv than on top. To take a ground sheet, and that it should be put in position last, over the draught flaps. To take plentv of blankets; nothing will spoil a holiday more than being cold during the night. That although many people preter enamelware ordinary household cups and saucers give a more homely * That if small pieces of three-ply wood are placed between the bed legs and the ground sh«t, holes will not appear. , ~ To slacken off the guy ropes of the tent before retiring for the night and to tighten them in the morning. That a few inches larger tent than the one which you had planned to buy takes up very little extra room and will add greatly to the comfort of the holiday. . .„_ To take plenty of tools, string, wire, 1 beret will keep the head warm at night. . . That a haversack will come m usetui before the holiday is over. To take warm clothing in preference to fashionable clothing. To leave room for the trailer when passing overhanging signs That if the food is packed m a flat box it is easier to get at. That while a meal is in progress the kettle should be boiling for washingTin M That, having packed up, it is advisable to return to the site,, alter moving a few yards, to ascertain that nothing is being left behind. That miles do not matter and that, a stop to admire the view or tovwit a beauty spot will make the holiday far more memorable.

For Caravanners. Caravans are not frequently seen on New ZeXd roads although more are seen in the Auckland than xn thei Arlington district. For thosowho do travel about with a trailer the following hints should be remembered: To block the wheels of the caravan with wood or stones before letting a caravan without first supportin/it bv the legs throws a strain on the towing pole. That when everything is packed ami the caravan hitched to the car to make sure that the legs are fastened u H sure that the door of the caravan is locked before rertartangThat when trailing a caravan trent humped-back ridges with care To advice the insurance company wh« itlslntended u> trail a caravan. INCLINED ENGINES. Inclined engine* arc to be a fashion for 1930 Every week more and more firms are added "to the list of those who favour canting the engine forwardso that the cylinder is para to the front down tube. There » plenty behind the new fashion, although Ike every other feature of design, it is coman inclined engine greatlv improves the appearance of a motor-'evde, and it makes for accessibilitv 'The increased head-room simplifies the task of maintenance, because the cvlinder-head can be removed more easilv for decarbonisation. Moreover, there is added space for rocker gear in the case of an overhead-valve engine, and straight tank rails, and symmetrical tanks can be used. These are all good points, but on one score some rider? mav need conviction, and thai is whether the weight distribution is as satisfactory as in the case of a verticalengined machine.