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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 Trip Planner

This article describes the history of Nintendo as it relates to the NES and derives general product development lessons from the design of the NES Controller. The harp is a perfect example of the balance between design function and form. In this article, learn about certain design choices that make this instrument so beautiful to… Continue reading Trip Planner

Some 1-person tents will have two major spars or spines that cross for the main support structure. In the Ozark Trail tent, it has only one spar traveling down the center lengthwise with a single rib to open up the area in the middle. The four or six tent pegs hold the structure down but… Continue reading Trip Planner

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 Trip Planner

You’ll find numerous advocates eager to answer your questions and aid you in planning your thru-hike. They might be able to assist in arranging a shuttle. Because it’s basically a single compartment stuff bag, I did have to make sure the items inside were distributed properly. I have used the hydration compartment for items like… Continue reading Trip Planner

By default, this unexpectedly ended up being my go-to daily bag for several months. It’s been stuffed to capacity with almost everything I had to carry, including, but not limited to, outerwear, lunch, groceries, laptop, iPad, a Bose speaker, and combinations thereof. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and… Continue reading Trip Planner

I needed to charge my headlamp, watch, and iPhone, which I used often for GPS, photos, video, and journal entries. 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. Wetlands give way to ridgelines at the start of the… Continue reading Trip Planner

Because of this we realized we didn’t have all the gear we needed. We had our shoes, trekking poles, and water bladders. I have noticed that when I fill the bag up full or close to full it puts stress on the stitching. To resolve this issue, I do not fill it completely up with… Continue reading Trip Planner

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 Trip Planner

Browse all our gear like spacious tents, durable backpacks, warm sleeping bags, outdoor cooking supplies, and more. Carry everything you need for your next adventure in the Ozark Trail 45L Montpelier Backpack. This pack fits me fine and is very comfortable for lightweight loads. Visit our Trail Directory for an overview of the sections. Trail… Continue reading Trip Planner