Trailcraft Troop 123     Mountain Man Page 3
			Trailcraft Troop 123  Mountain Man Program Rules and Policies
	First of all, there were no mountain men in Florida.  This may come as a shock to some of you.  We don't really have any mountains and very little rock.  What we do have is sand and water - in various combinations.  So we do make some adjustments to the mountain man way of life.  Mountainmen did not have to deal with swamps, many of the bug we deal with, leeches, water moccasins, alligators and other fun camping companions.  So, we do allow plastic or nylon ground cloths.  We do expect you to bring a poncho.   We do allow a sleeping bag.  You may pack certain foods in zip-lock bags, but these will be concealed in cotton or other types ot typically used bags or containers.  And don't forget insect repellent!!! Clothing   Mountain man style shirts - bought or made (see us about this)    Old pants - wool or cotton (no blue jeans--see us about this)    Wool socks, moccasins or old leather shoes--no athletic shoes    Mountain man style hat, 1 1/2" - 3" belt to be worn over the shirt to hold       your knife and other possibles.    A shoulder bag, pouches, spirit pouch, appropriate jewelry (chokers, etc.)    Wool sweater, wool blanket, your mountain man knife Camping Items we allow (but not limited to):   Canvas tarp (canvas painters tarp waterproofed with Thompson's Water Seal is what we        normally use). Steel or wood stakes, wood poles (to erect a shelter),   Canvas ground cloth (to cover plastic ground cloth)    Manilla or sisal rope, all ends whipped--various lengths.    Plastic ground cloth    Sleeping Bag, wool or cotton blanket ot cover sleeping bag--should fit era.    Insect repellent, soap, towel, personal supplies like toothbrush & paste    Cast Iron skillets & dutch ovens, steel (not stainless or teflon) skillets,          enamalled pots and pans, steel or enamelled coffee pot (not aluminum or      stainless steel)    1 gallon glass jugs for water, can use 1/2 gallon too    Fireside tools, squirrel cookers, etc.    Flint and flint striker, magnifying glass - for starting fires, no matches allowed    A wood box to store your gear is allowed--you can see some of ours. Foods Allowed (but not limited to:   Any food item available in the early 1800's is allowed.    Fresh fruit and vegetables    Canned fruit and vegetables    Fresh meat, sausage, fish, eggs (check about a troop cooler, first)    Prepared meats like bacon, ham, salt pork, smoked fish    Tinned meat (not Vienna Sausage, corned beef hash--although tinned                 corned beef is allowed, Canned Stew, Ravioli or other such stuff)    Dried beans & lentils, Dried fruit, Jerky    Tea (loose or in bags, not instant), Coffee (not instant), canned milk    Flour, corn meal, honey, sugar, spices, salt, pepper These are some basic guidelines.  If you have any questions, ask.   Remember, we do this to learn, to achieve, and, mostly, for fun!
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