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Overall, its a great backup to have when traveling, and very inexpensive. A backpack is perhaps the most important part of your hiking setup. Once again, it took me a little bit of time hiking before realizing that, but luckily, I have a few different suggestions after using several packs over the years. And, you… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

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 my outdoor activities, it’s designed to hold a hydration bladder. It even has a rain cover built in, which is great when I’m riding my bicycle across town on a rainy… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

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 how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

This roomy and practical backpack works well for a multi-day hike. When I first got the bag, I had issues with shoulder straps that pulls the bag up higher/lower on the back. But now it’s settled and almost never moves on me. Guided by experts, we spend hours looking into the factors that matter, to… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

All this means that your bag will be a little heavier than a premium bag when fully packed. The Ozark Trail 45 Liter Backpacking Backpack has all the features of a premium bag but at a lower budget friendly price. It has everything you need to get a beginner started with backpacking. Features taken directly… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

Rounding out the exterior is a lid that features 4 cup holders and inch notches for measuring your catch of the day. Our sister site Alloutdoor.com recently reviewed a hiking backpack sold by Ozark Trail that ozark trail canopy had an overall stellar performance and it triggered a question among our staff. Is Walmart’s Ozark… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

Yeti has clearly set themselves apart as the biggest player in the cooler space. Since they launched, they have carved out an incredible market share delivering products across the board from coolers to dog bowls. This cooler, when compared to the Pelican 45Q Elite and Yeti Tundra, has the smallest profile while still providing 45Q… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

But if you add another family with at least one kid in roughly the same age range, like magic the hike seems to get shorter and the climbs easier for everyone involved. The coolers remained in the same location for the duration of the 6 day test, only being opened to snap daily progress pictures.… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

It is also hydration compatible and comes with an included 2L reservoir so you can stay hydrated on the trails. The one downside with integrated rain flies is the lack of ventilation and temperature control. We had great weather – not too hot and not too cold – but it did rain for about 5… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

I have lost a couple of drain caps in my day which makes the cooler unusable until a replacement arrives. This cooler, when compared to the Pelican 45Q Elite and Yeti Tundra, has the smallest profile while still providing 45Q internal storage. It features rubber latches which I am a huge fan of for boating… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums