They were to be carried with the men's kits till required.

For ordinary wear there were the regular boots, which were strapped on like sandals.
"Well, I think I ought to be able to stand anything in the way of cold, with this sheepskin coat and the leggings, together with my own warm underclothing." "You are sure," Robah said, "that you understand the proper folding of your turban ?" "I think so, Robah.

I have seen them done up hundreds of times but, nevertheless, you shall give me a lesson when you join me tomorrow.
We shall have plenty of time for it.
"Now, can you think of anything else that would be useful?
If so, you can buy it tomorrow before you come out to meet me." "No, sahib.

There are the warm mittens that have been served out for mountain work; and you might take a pair of your own gloves to wear under them for, from all I hear, you will want them when you are standing out all night on picket work, among the hills." "No, I won't take the gloves, Robah.

With two pairs on, my fingers would be so muffled that I should not be able to do good shooting." "Well, it will be cold work, for it is very late in the season and, you know, goggles have been served out to all the men to save them from snow blindness, from which they would otherwise suffer severely.