The abrasion-resistant material held up well in our lab testing, and the waterproof material kept liquids from falling in or out of the pack. With access to the Ozark Trail available year-round, hikers will need to prepare differently for each season. Ozark springs see a lot of rain and varied temperatures; Ozark summers tend to be hot, muggy, and wet; Ozark winters can drop below freezing.
This hydration compatible backpack has a connection for a water bladder built in to the design. It also includes loops to hang your trekking poles when not in use. Our testers also liked how comfortable and easy ozark trail canopy the pack was to carry—although they mentioned wanting to see a waist strap added to help distribute the weight. The waterproof zipper was challenging for the testers to open but not as tough as other coolers.
We were also impressed by the waterproofness of the cooler, mainly how it holds moisture inside. Walmart says it uses a Microban lining to help waterproof it, and resist odors and stains. A welded, waterproof exterior is puncture- and UV ray-resistant.
Walmart claims the cooler will hold ice for days and our testing proved that’s likely in most conditions (we have not tested it in extreme heat yet). Our testers were impressed by how intact the ice remained after a few hours, especially compared to other more ozark trail backpack expensive coolers. The brand’s backpacks are made with technical features that elevate the budget camping experience. If you’re looking for camping accessories like tents, coolers, sleeping bags, or outdoor furniture, Ozark Trail has plenty of options for you.
So, if you do decide to go with this pack, make sure you invest in some ice packs or ways to keep melted ice in a secure container. RTIC recommends using solid ice packs or putting loose ice into baggies to avoid leaking, but our testers didn’t have any issues with leaking despite using free-floating ice. And for a budget-focused cooler, our testers were impressed with the 24-Can Welded Cooler Backpack. First, our testers loved the wide-mouth opening and how easy it was to pack. We also found we could actually pack the claimed 24 cans with room for ice.