leave no trace (LNT)
noun
Definition of leave no trace (LNT)
A set of outdoor practices defined by the Leave No Trace Center of Outdoor Ethics. The framework of the LNT message is: Plan ahead and prepare; Travel and camp on durable surfaces; Dispose of waste properly; Leave what you find; Minimize campfire impacts; Respect wildlife; Be considerate of other visitors. LNT’s mission is to protect the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly.
Related terms for leave no trace (LNT)
- pack it in, pack it out
- bio break
- composting toilet
- designated campground
- FOPO bag
- stealth camping
- touron
- wag bag
- blue bag
- backcountry bidet
- backcountry toilet
- cleanliness
- ecology
- waste bag
- trash bag
- trail philosophy
The above is an entry in Campnab’s Pretty Darned Useful Glossary of Camping Terms. This glossary is another project from us, the two Erics (@shelkie and @karj). We had a harebrained idea to create a dictionary containing every single camping term we came across. Admittedly, this is taking some effort—and leaving us with less time for camping. D’oh!
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