The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Because it’s basically a single compartment stuff bag, I did have to make sure the items inside were distributed properly. By default, this unexpectedly ended up being my go-to daily bag for several months. I am a 6-foot tall male, weighing 185 lbs and it fits just as well as other day packs I’ve tried.… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. Please be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting. I drooled over all the lightweight packs from the major manufacturers for a few years. There’s no way I can justify paying… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

I’ve had the opportunity to put it to the test in some tough weather conditions, and it’s held up admirably. In fact, I recall a particularly memorable trip to Costa Rica where it rained relentlessly, and my belongings remained bone dry thanks to this backpack. The Ozark Trail 65 liter backpack is the perfect companion… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

I agree with the other reviewer though, I would not go over about pounds with this pack. I saw this pack at Wally World and figured, $19 for a 28-liter pack, I’d give it a shot. If it doesn’t suit my needs, one of my daughters would be able to use it. Order your 2024… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

It was one of those planned events in 2020 that was delayed for years, from what else, but the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the trip was three years in the making, the anticipation was doubly intense. For our trip I decided to carry about 25 litters that included 3 liters of water, camera gear, and other… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

How Much Weight Can a Camping Chair Hold? A Guide to Weight Capacity

While you also have an alternative if you need some metal camp chairs with lower costs and stronger construction, which are steel camping chairs we’re talking about. They can either broaden your category or drive more sales from another customer pool. You want to make sure that your chair can support your weight without tipping… Continue reading How Much Weight Can a Camping Chair Hold? A Guide to Weight Capacity

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

My friend chose to not put up his rain fly betting on the perfect weather to continue while enjoying the stars at night. During those five minutes of rain, he was a little more stressed as the risk of a wet sleeping bag had not been completely mitigated and he rushed back to the campground.… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Its snap loop for hanging was one of the easiest to use, and the towel packs down to a small size, making it easy to travel with. The biggest differentiating factor for sleeping bag selection is the location you plan to camp and, more specifically, how far you will be from motorized transportation. If your… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Bring enough water for your trip or a way to purify water to make it safe to drink. Many of the creeks and streams look crystal clear, but it’s still smart to make sure any impurities are removed with pumps or tablets before drinking the water. Find the best backpack for your next outdoor adventure… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains