This book is a must for anyone using the outdoors, even if you think you're familiar with LNT practices. I know you'll find something you haven't practiced in its 187 pages with plenty of pictures and illustrations. Leave No Trace should be mandatory reading for all backpackers, campers, hunters, and hikers. One of the challenges of going into the wilderness is leaving no trace of your visit. This second edition book provides plenty of practical advice on how to do just that. Wilderness ethics is a topic that deserves thoughtful consideration from time to time. A good jumping-off point is Leave No Trace. Learn how to enjoy a great camping spot and leave it in the same shape it was-or even better-with this new book. This little book should be required reading for every one of the ever-growing number of people looking for recreation in our finite wilderness. The author combines a sane approach to backcountry ethics with practical advice on topics like, well, using the bathroom in the woods. Annette McGivney's book is a thought-provoking investigation of Leave No Trace precepts. The book is full of useful and practical tips to minimize your impact, and it goes way beyond just telling you to pack your trash out. Anyone who spends any time in the fresh air on foot, bike, horse, or boat should be aware of the ideas in this book. For those already fully familiar with these concepts, the new edition provides additional information on lessening your impact on other people you are sharing the backcountry with, as well as the creatures that actually live there…Annette McGivney presents a tremendous amount of information and sets forward very clear guidelines without ever preaching.