[at-l] How to help a newbie?

[shane@theplacewithnoname.com (Shane Steinkamp)]

> Why sand?  Why not some representative gear?  It
> doesn't carry the same.
> Plus he could get used to having his water on him
> and remembering to
> drink it.

Very good points.  Noted.  He can pack his dirty laundry,
that way it will smell like he's on the trail too.  :)

> > What books should he read, if any?  I already
> have one suggestion, but it's
> > in my other computer...
>
> "How to Shit in the Woods"

Got that one already.  Seems to make the issue more
complicated than it is, but excellent for the uninformed.

Shane