If you’re on the trail for several days, toilet paper and a cathole shovel are necessities. When you do have to answer the call of the wild, make sure to stay at least 100 yards away from a water source and bury any solid waste at least 6 inches deep. The Ozark Trail (OT) is… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
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Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
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. Whether you’re planning an epic thru-hike or an out-and-back weekend excursion,… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
Ozark Trail Camping Shower and Utility Tent, 1-Person Capacity, 1-Room
Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). While the previous version of this tent used beachy-feeling aqua and orange, the current version is a drab olive green more typical of other tents. This doesn’t affect the functionality, but the brighter colors were something we… Continue reading Ozark Trail Camping Shower and Utility Tent, 1-Person Capacity, 1-Room
Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
At the same time, my head wasn’t zero or six feet from the door, but about two or three feet at all times. Wetlands give way to ridgelines at the start of the Blair Creek section. The 26-mile route follows Blair Creek south as it carves down a valley through oak-hickory-pine forest before merging with… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
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 over a contoured landscape crossing brooks, streams, and wetlands, as well as small savannahs… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
My shelters have gotten lighter as have my sleeping system — next in line for a diet was my carry system. Funds, however, were non existent and my CFO (i.e. my wife) wouldn’t increase my discretionary fund. Not the best choice for long trips or hikers who need to ozark trail backpack carry a large… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
Ozark springs see a lot of rain and varied temperatures; Ozark summers tend to be hot, muggy, and wet; Ozark winters can drop below freezing. Wet weather is common to the Ozark climate, especially in late spring through summer, and fosters a breeding ground for bugs, mosquitos, and ticks. Consider bringing waterproof shoes and treating… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent
While this pack may not be big enough to carry all the gear you need for longer treks, it offers many of the features you would want at a good price. Find the best backpack for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. Trailspace’s community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent