Your comb can rest on two forked-stick supports tacked on the
tree, or two split-end sticks.
=Camp-Seats=
Stones, logs, stumps, raised outstanding roots of trees, and boxes, when
obtainable, must be your outdoor chairs, stools, and seats until others
can be made.
[Illustration: Outdoor dressing-table, camp-cupboard, hammock-frame,
seat, and pot-hook.]
Two trees standing near together may be used to advantage as uprights
for a camp seat. Cut a small horizontal kerf or notch at the same height
on opposite sides of both trees, get two strong poles (green wood), fit
them in the wedges and nail them to the trees; then lash them firmly in
place. Be absolutely certain that these poles are of strong wood,
firmly attached to the trees and not liable to slide or break.
Make the seat by lashing sticks across from pole to pole, placing them
close together. Two more long poles, fastened to the trees at a proper
distance above the seat, would give a straight back, if a back is
desired, but it is not essential; with a folded blanket spread over it,
the seat alone is a luxury.
=Camp-Table=
A table can be built in much the same way as the seat and will answer
the purpose well if one of boards is not to be had.
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