Tag: mountaineering

With a hard plastic latch, you run the risk of brushing by the cooler and hitting your shin, which I have done and is awful. One of my favorite features though is the rubber wheels vs. the hard plastic wheels on the Pelican ozark trail canopy and Yeti. Not only will the rubber allow for… Continue reading Ozark Trail 17 L Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Technical Backpack, Gray, Unisex

The Ozark does need those pegs in the ground to be self-standing so setting up on rocks would be infeasible (at least without applying some clever tenting skills). I also liked how my head wasn’t directly beside the door, which often occurs for an end-door tent. If something crawled through the zipper door it wouldn’t… Continue reading Ozark Trail 17 L Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Technical Backpack, Gray, Unisex

The next section along Trace Creek is an enjoyable, quiet walk in the woods. Some hikers may choose to continue on Trace Creek to the Taum Sauk section, but OT thru-hikers should head west onto Middle Fork/John Roth Memorial section to complete the longer route. This hilly 26-mile segment gains over 2,600 feet of elevation… Continue reading Ozark Trail 17 L Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Technical Backpack, Gray, Unisex

Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. If you’re searching east of the Rockies for stunning scenery, technical terrain, and a long hike option sans the AT crowds, this is your pick. Along the way you’ll cross paths with fewer people than you can count on two hands—just… Continue reading Ozark Trail 17 L Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Technical Backpack, Gray, Unisex

My son and daughter each took one of these on a trip through Europe and they carried it on every plane, train, and bus they rode without any problems. It’s also small enough that it wasn’t inconvenient for them to have it with them everyday. The Ozark Trail backpack has a total of 22 liters… Continue reading Ozark Trail 17 L Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Technical Backpack, Gray, Unisex