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Exploring Missouri’s scenic backcountry is one of the best reasons to head out on the Ozark Trail. The area offers many things to see and experience, including 1.5 billion-year-old mountains, pristine rivers and some of largest freshwater springs in the United States. All in all, both mugs do an incredible job at insulating both hot… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Includes compression straps on the sides to keep your gear stable. This pack has a lot of extra storage pockets for organization of your gear. The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent is on the cheaper end of the spectrum. A variety of websites have it currently priced for less than $50. I am a 6-foot… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Lastly, I haven’t yet had a chance to test its waterproofing in a huge down-pouring of rain, but it did hold up in some strong winds surprisingly well. Future users may want to seal or waterproof the seams a little better. When hiking, doing gentle stretches each morning and evening can avoid problems. Using some… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

You may find it helpful to make a list of meals for each day you are out on the trail to ensure that you are not over- or under-packing for your trip. Further south, you can find Klepzig Mill, a historic building constructed nearly 100 years ago along the banks of Rocky Creek. A short… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Plan accordingly and carry or cache water in case you are not able to find a source close by. Always treat any water for drinking and cooking along the trail. Specific water sources are indicated on Ozark Trail online and printed maps. I’ve carried it in bad weather, including rain and snow. Some days this… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Overall the Pelican coolers have sharper edges and a bit more of an industrial feel than the competition. One of the first things to note about it’s design is that it has a larger drainage hole and a tethered drain cap, which is a nice feature. I have lost a couple of drain caps in… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

One feature that has become priceless to me is the forward slanted bottle holder. Overall, its a key feature that I couldn’t live without now. I could go on for a while on more details, but you get the idea that it’s well thought out. I ozark trail chairs have had the bag for going… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

We recently took a camping trip to the mountains and I needed a lightweight pack to hold my toiletries (soap, shampoo/conditioner), fresh clothing change and my crocs/hiking boots and my towel. Just about every other daypack I’ve had falls apart under the weight of my books (med school). I also like the fact that for… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

While much of the trail is under a shady tree canopy, you’ll still want to use sunscreen to prevent any burns. Tent, hammock or open-air camping — choose your camping style based on experience and comfort level. Be prepared to face changing weather conditions out in the wilderness. At mile 15 in the Trace Creek… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent