Native Americans lived on these plants for thousands and thousands of years, and they used many of the same plants for other purposes. In fact, the yard is more garden than anything else. Each month, this Newsletter article focuses on one plant, its identifying features and its uses. An illustration accompanies each article. Backpacking is sort of a combination of camping and hiking.
Some equipment is for shelter.
The Newsletter authors take into account such things as weight, usefulness, size and cost of each item discussed. Trail etiquette is nothing more or less than respect. Respect for the environment. Respect for other people who will follow us down that same trail or through that same wilderness space. We are guests, and we should show consideration for our hosts.