The purpose is to answer various types of basic questions for new comers as well as be a stable source of information for old foggies. Unfortunately, no conventions determine when an FAQ is posted. The structure of this FAQ is broken into 28 separate parts. We could have one huge post, but that gets really cumbersome and it loses its effect. This new style is called a chain.
Chains are the current experiment in FAQ design for large FAQs.
Chains are designed with pointers to other panels which might have desired information. Rec.backcountry is an unmoderated news group. Personal attacks are generally frowned upon. It has been a great inspiration in planning my trip, and in assembling the RTW Travel Guide.