The Trappers Guide and Manual for Capturing Animals 1867 - Newhouse

1865 Old Trapper’s Kit

"A double-barrel gun; a hatchet (I used to carry an axe, but now prefer the hatchet); a
butcher-knife; a pocket-knife; a camp-kettle holding about six quarts; a frying-pan; a
pint dipper or cup, and a spoon. I go lightly clad, never taking an overcoat, and only a
single woolen blanket. For a winter's campaign, I take 40 lbs. flour, 10 lbs. pork, 6 qts.
Beans, 5 lbs. sugar, and 1 lb. of tea. The two last items might be dispensed with. I have
lived a week at a time in the woods, eating nothing but moose meat.”

1. Double-barrel shotgun
2. Hatchet
3. Butcher-knife
4. Pocket-knife
5. Camp-kettle (6 quarts)
6. Frying-pan
7. Pint Cup
8. Spoon
Ibid.

1865 Young Trapper’s Kit

Aside from the necessary supply of traps, the trapper's outfit can be reduced to about
the following items:
First. A basket or knapsack, to carry on his back, and large enough to hold provisions
and other necessaries for the journey.
Second. Eatables, consisting principally, or wholly, of pork and flour or, what is better on
some accounts, a mixture of flour and Indian meal, in the proportion of two parts flour
to one of meal. Add to this a little saleratus and a small bag of salt, and a man can carry
food sufficient, with what game and fish he can procure, to last him a month. It is much
easier to carry the flour into the woods and bake it as it is wanted, than to attempt to
use bread already baked, as it is lighter and less bulky. When the woodsman wishes for
bread, he mixes the flour in a basin of warm water, adds a little saleratus and salt, and
bakes it in his frying-pan, or if that is not at hand, on a chip.
Third. Cooking utensils, namely, a small frying-pan, two tin basins of the capacity of one
and two quarts respectively, and a small tin cup for drinking.
Fourth. Implements for general use, namely, an axe, gun, knife, and pocket-compass.
Lastly, and above all, a good supply of matches.
Every trapper should have a companion to assist him, as the same gun, axe, and
cooking utensils will suffice for both, and it is much less labor for two than for one to
carry them.

1. Pack
2. Eatables
3. Frying Pan
4. 1 Qt Basin
5. 2 Qt Basin
6. Cup
7. Axe
8. Gun
9. Knife
10. Compass
11. Matches
Ibid.

1865 Trapping Expedition

It was as follows: Guns; ammunition; fishing tackle; two good salmon spears; two light
axes; two butcher-knives, and one howel or round adze. One hatchet, one pocket-
compass, one stout pocket-knife, one double-case watch, a shoulder-basket and a
haversack for each man.
Provisions taken from home: One bushel of beans, two dozen cans of preserved fruits
and vegetables, and a few cans of condensed milk. Clothing: One good blanket, one
stout suit, two woolen shirts, two pairs of woolen drawers, six pairs of woolen
stockings, one pair of camp shoes, one pair of boots, and two pairs of woolen mittens,
for each man; scissors, needles, thread, thimbles, wax, patches, &c., in abundance;
matches in abundance, in tin safes or bottles, air or water tight; one pocket match-safe
for each man.
Cooking utensils: Two six-quart camp-kettles, two frying-pans, one baking-kettle; tin
plates, spoons, knives, forks, basins, coffee-pot and pails.
Miscellaneous: One drawshave, one hand-saw, one hammer, one inch auger, four
gimlets, two lamps and a globe lantern; files, nails, and tacks; pillow-sack and night-cap
for each man; sacks for hammock-beds; snow-shoes for each man; fish-oil for bait; ink-
stands, pens, and pencils; writing-paper; one dog.
Additional provisions to be taken into the woods were bought at the last village on our
route. These consisted of flour, oat-meal, sugar, butter, salt, pepper, &c.
Camping Out 1872 - Stephens

1. Pants, vest, and sack-coat of good firm woolen goods.

2. Two wool flannel shirts each
3. Stiff round crowned light colored wool hats with broad brims
4. Watch
5. Two pair of woolen socks each
6. Boots
7. Two bladed jack knife
8. Comb
9. Toothbrush
10. Large handkerchief each
11. Fish Hooks
12. Darning Needle
13. Course Linen Thread
14. Buttons
15. Rifle
16. Shotgun
17. Ammunition
18. Kettle
19. Compass
20. Barometer and protractor
21. Tent of Mosquito netting
22. Pocket Spyglass
23. Two Woolen Blankets
24. Hatchet w/ Hammer head
25. Matches
26. Weeks Provisions
How To Hunt and Trap 1878 - Batty

1. Two Large Wool Blankets w/ Straps

2. Poncho
3. Rubber Blanket
4. Tent
5. Flannels, Woolen Socks, Large Felt Hat, Moccasins
6. Double Frying Pan
7. Camp Kettles of various sizes
8. Two Iron Dogs for kettle to rest on
9. Tin cups, plates, knives, forks, spoons
10. Axe
11. Hatchet
12. Rations: Bacon, Flour, Barley, Rice, Grits, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Dried Fruits
13. Fishing Line and Hooks
14. Guns: Rifle And Shotgun
15. Hunting Knife: Bowie or Butcher
16. Pocket Knife
Camp Life in the Woods 1881 - Gibson

1. Axe
2. Hatchet
3. Oilstone
4. Auger, Saw, Large Nails
5. Needles, Thread, Pins, Scissors
6. Soap and Towel
7. Candles or a Lantern and Oil
8. Jackknife
9. Compass
10. Matches
11. Shotgun
12. Rifle
13. Revolver
14. Neatsfoot Oil
15. Fishing Tackle
16. One extra set of Woolen Clothing
17. Boots
Cooking:
18. Food: Cornmeal/Wheat Flour (½ mix), Salt Pork, Salt, Pepper, Baking Soda
19. Frying Pan
20. Drinking Cup
Cooking Luxuries
21. Tin Plate (Optional)
22. Magnifying Lens
23. Kettle
24. Knife, Fork Spoon
25. Food: Potatoes, Beans, Butter, Lard
Shelter:
26. Fly Tent (Tarp) or Shelter Tent
27. Wool Blanket or Bag
Practical Hints on Camping 1882 - Henderson

Gentleman’s Outfit

1. Two suits of clothes, 25. Pipes and tobacco,

2. Two light wrappers, 26. Matches,
3. One winter wrapper, 27. Medicine,
4. Two pairs of light drawers, 29. Raw cotton for cuts and wounds,
5. One pair of winter drawers, 30. Insect preventive,
6. Two flannel shirts, 31. Maps,
7. Bathing suit or trunks, 32. Pocket flask,
8. Two pairs of soft woolen socks, 33. Guide-book,
9. Two pairs of light socks for traveling, 34. Compass,
10. Collars and cuffs, 35. Stamps and stamped envelopes,
11. A white shirt or two, 36. Plain envelopes,
12. A large scarf, 37. Postal cards,
13. One pair of hoots, 38. Lead pencils,
14. One pair of shoes, 39. Aniline pencil or pen,
15. One pair of slippers, 40. Pens, ink, paper,
16. Overcoat, 41. Strong pocket knife,
17. Rubber overcoat, or poncho, 42. Blacking and brush,
18. Felt hat, 43. Clothes brush,
19. Toilet soap, 44. Wisp broom,
20. Towels, 45. Portfolio,
21. Comb, 46. Small size Bible,
22. Tooth brush, 47. Money,
23. Small looking-glass, 48. Watch and key,
24. Folding drinking cup. 49. Whistle
Kitchen Kit
50. Two frying pans, 60. Two can openers,
51. Iron kettle, or large tin pail w/lid. 61. Half-pint tin cup each, extras,
52. Stew pan with cover, 62. Deep tin pans for baking,
53. Coffee pot, 63. Tin plates for each, extras,
54. Small tin pails, 64. Several large iron spoons,
55. Kitchen knife, 65. Dipper,
56. Large fork with long handle, 66. Dish cloths,
57. Knives and forks, 67. Tea towels,
58. Table spoons, 68. Camp stove,
59. Tea spoons, 69. Soap
Miscellaneous Kit
70. Axe, 95. Hammock,
71. Hatchet, 96. Rope,
72. Hooks, 97. Stout twine,
73. Nails, 98. Ponchos,
74. Tacks, 99. Boat,
75. Screws, 100. Canvas boat,
76. Screw drivers, 101. Lantern and oil,
77. File, 102. Wicks,
78. Awl, 103. Candles,
79. Saw, 104. Blankets,
80. Piece of light copper wire, 105. Needles,
81. Spade, 106. Sail needles,
82. Chalk, 107. Thread,
83. Fishing tackle, 108. Pins,
84. Rifle,- 109. Waxed-ends,
85. Shot gun, 110. Pieces of leather,
86. Ammunition, 111. Neat's foot oil.
87. Padlock with two keys, 112. Matches,
88. Chain for boat, 113. Large sponge for boat,
89. Chain for fireplace, 114. Patent clothes pins,
90. Camp chairs, 115. Corkscrew,
91. Folding cot-bed, 116. Meal bag,
92. Tent, 117. Small scales,
93. Tent poles, 118. Shawl strap
94. Tent pins,
Tony Alexander’s Practical Hunters and Trappers Guide 1887 - Alexander

1. Two 2lb Axes

2. 4lb Axe
3. Pelting Knife
4. Three Skinning Knives
5. Stewpot
6. Frying Pan
7. Bake Oven
8. Tea Kettle
9. Tin Plates and Cups
10. Coffee Mill
11. Dishpan
12. Water Bucket
13. Two Dinner Buckets
14. Three Dish Rags
15. Bar Soap
16. Boots
17. Oil Skin Coat
18. 9x9 Wall Tent
19. 10x12 Tarp
20. Two Dug Out Boats
21. 2 Oared Skiff
22. Rifle
23. Shot Gun
24. Revolver
25. Compass
26. Headlight
Woodcraft and Camping 1887 – Nessmuk

1. Knapsack
2. Hatchet, double headed
3. Fixed Blade Knife
4. 2-Bladed Pocket Knife
5. Two Nested Tin Pots ]
6. Two Nested Plates (can be lids for pots) ] All Nest Together
7. Camp Kettle, 2 Quart ]
8. Fishing Rod
9. Buckskin Pouch:
10. Ditty Bag (Chamois Leather 4”x 6”
a. dozen hooks various sizes
b. fishing line 4 x 6 yards, 10lb test
c. three darning needles
d. dozen buttons
e. sewing thread
f. fine file for sharpening tools
11. Vial of Fly Medicine
12. Vial of Painkiller
13. Fish Hooks
14. Match Safe
15. String
16. Compass
17. Linen and Flannel pieces
18. Tacks
Camping and Camp Outfits 1889 - Shields

1. Sleeping Bag or Wool Blankets

2. Rifle or Gun & Ammunition
3. Fishing Rod
4. Hooks, Lines, Flies, Reels
5. Hunting Knife
6. Pocket Knife
7. Tent
8. Pack Straps
9. Extra Underwear
10. 2 pairs socks
11. Rain Coat
12. Compass
13. Watch
14. Camp kettle
15. Frying Pan
16. Wire Broiler
17. Stew Pan
18. Coffee Pot
19. Plate
20. Spoon
21. Tin Cup
22. Dish Clothing
23. Tobacco & Pipe
24. Map
25. 300 Matches, some in waterproof box
26. Insect Lotion
27. Soap
28. Towel
29. Tooth Brush
30. Money
Camping Out 1892 – Macdonnell

1. Boat
2. Tent
3. Inflatable Mattress
4. Two Woolen Blankets (can sew end and one side for bag)
5. Flannel Sleeping Clothes & Woolen Socks
6. Two Flannel Shirts & Pants
7. Flannel Coat
8. Straw Hat
9. Belt w/ Matchbox. Knife, Watch, Leather Pouch w/money.
10. Bath Towel
11. Four pairs of socks
12. Six Handkerchiefs
13. Boating Shoes
14. Brush & Comb
15. Toothbrush
16. Razor, Strop, Shaving Brush, Shaving Cream
17. Soap
18. Tooth Powder
19. Yachting Bag
20. Cooking Stove with Oil or Spirit
21. Kettle
22. Frying Pan
23. Hand Griller
24. Forks, Knives, Spoons, Cups, Plates, Corkscrew
25. Can Opener
26. Carbon Water Filter
27. Screwdriver, Screws, Copper Wire, Twine
28. Stout Cord
29. Water Bucket
30. Three Dish Towels
31. Railway Lamp
The Book of Camping and Woodcraft 1906 – Kephart

1. An Old Suit with well attached buttons 25. Emergency Kit:

2. Woolen Underwear a. Coil of copper snare wire
3. Large Grey Overshirt with two pockets b. Needle and thread
for watch and compass c. Safety Pins
4. Neckerchief worn around neck d. Short fishing lines. Rigged.
5. Sweater, gray or light tan e. Spare hooks
6. Light Water-proof Jacket large enough 26. Gun with dozen rounds of ammo
to wear over the sweater 27. Compass
7. Woolen Trousers 28. Watch
8. Woolen leggings 29. Matchbox, waterproof
9. Shoes not over 7” high 30. Maps
10. Oilskin slicker 31. Stationery
11. Stetson felt hat of army pattern 32. Medicines
12. Gloves 33. Fly Dope
13. Folding Cot 34. Citric Acid
14. Cotton / Air Mattress or Doubled 35. Clothes Bag
Comforter 36. Toilet Bag
15. Wool Blankets 37. Repair Kit
16. Pillow Bag 38. Pouch
17. 7x8 Tarp with Rings, not grommets 39. Canteen
18. Frying Pan 40. Tent
19. Tin Cup 41. Ground Clothing
20. Army Mess Kit (Optional) 42. Axe
21. Fixed Blade Knife 43. File
22. Jackknife 44. Lanterns
23. Hatchet 45. Rope
24. Whetstone 46. Horn
Ibid.

Check List

Wear:
Coat (duxbak or khaki; Mackinaw, if preferred, in winter).
Knickers or trousers (firm, closely woven gray kersey, tweed, or homespun).
Undershirt, drawers, stockings, or socks (woolen).
Overshirt (gray flannel).
Money belt.
Shoes (light leather hunting; heavier, with hobnails, for mountaineering)
Leggings (loden, or cloth puttees).
Hat (smoke-colored felt, flannel sweat-band, ventilators).
Neckerchief (gray silk).
Belt and sheath-knife.
In Pockets:
Purse.
Jackknife.
Waterproof matchbox.
Loose matches.
Pipe.
Tobacco.
Compass.
Watch.
Map.
Note-book.
Pencil.
Handkerchief.
Pocket lens (?)
Pouch:
Tomahawk (muzzled).
Quart pail (containing cup, spoon, and small oiled silk bag each of salt, sugar, tea).
Bouillon capsules.
Sweet chocolate.
Wallet, with fish lines, etc.
First-aid packet.
10 cartridges.
Field cleaner for rifle.
Broken shell extractor.
Almanac sheets.
Timetable.
Postal cards.
Trapping scent (?).
In summer:
Hypodermic, etc.
Fly-dope.
Head-net (black) (?)
Chloroform (?)
Citric acid (?)
In winter:
Snow goggles.
Carry:
Rifle, gun, or rod, in case.
Camera (?).
Field glass (?).
Pack up:
Spare clothing, in double bag.
Poncho.
Waders (?).
Knapsack, or pack-strap.
Canteen (?).
Ammunition.
Fishing tackle.
*Landmg net.
Individual mess kit.
Shelter-cloth (?).
*Cot.
Mattress or bed-tick.
Blankets.
Pillow-bag.
Toilet bag.
Razor and strop.
Toilet paper.
Repair kit (only part of it on a hard march).
Medicines.
Matches (tin box).
Spare pipe.
Tobacco.
Spare glasses (?).
Stationery (?).
Shoe grease.
Camp chair.

COMPANY STORES.
Tent, and ridge-rope, if any.
*Poles and pins (the latter in a bag).
*Fly for dining roof.
*Ground-cloth.
*Tent hangers.
*Roll-up table top.
*Roll-up shelves.
Axe.
File.
*Nails and tacks.
Screw eyes (?).
Lantern.
Carbide, candles, or oil.
*Spade.
*Pruning saw (tied between thin boards).
Prospecting pick (?).
Cold chisel (?).
Small tools in roll-up case.
*Rope.
Heavy twine.
Cheese-cloth.
Boards (?).
Huntsman's horn (?).
4 kettles with covers, nested.
2 frying-pans.
Reflector.
*Dutch oven.
*Wire broiler.
4 each, knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups.
2 tablespoons.
*Butcher knife, long.
Salt and pepper shakers.
Pantasote bucket, folding.
Pantasote wash basin, folding (on tramping trip used only for mixing dough).
*Dish pan, small.
*Coffee strainer.
Can opener.
*Corkscrew.
*Fire irons.
Dish towels (2), dish clouts (3).
Soap.
*Cook book.
^Thermometer.
^Sulphuric acid, or alum and saltpeter, for curing skins.
Insect powder and "gun" if you camp in summer, or intend to occupy an old camp.

If traveling in boat or canoe, add a large sponge for bailing, and a pound or two of
beeswax for stopping leaks.

If going by pack-train, add, besides horse trappings,

a shoeing and pack-mending kit.

If it is the intention to build a cabin, add:

Crosscut saw.
Froe. (Even if roofing paper is carried, this will be useful.)
1£ in. framing chisel.
Window (glazed), or some oiled paper, or translucent
parchment.
Hinges.
Nails, including wrought nails for battening door.
Miner's shovel, instead of spade.
And perhaps a broadaxe, mattock, jack plane, and auger
If convenient, take some tin and a soldering set for making a vermin-proof closet or
chest, and some wire netting for cages of wild animals you may capture,