SAS 096 – Camp Tools & Animal Products

Skins and Furs: Properly prepared skins ae supple, strong, and resist tearing. They have good thermal insulation, and are permeable to air and water vapour. For moccasins, shelters, laces, thongs, water bags or canoes, the fur is removed, but for warm clothing, bedding or a good insulating groundsheet is should be left on.

SAS 096 - Camp Tools & Animal Products

SAS 096 – Camp Tools & Animal Products

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