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I was fine hiking with wet Altras and mailed my water shoes home at Brushy Creek.My food cost me around $300, not counting what I ate on my town day in Van Buren. For breakfast, I had Starbucks Via instant coffee added to a liter ozark trail backpack of cold water and a ProBar Meal… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

Physically check in by filling out a backpacking card at dedicated trailheads. Also, learn the seven principles of “Leave No Trace” to keep the backcountry beautiful. One of the best parts of backpacking is settling around a campfire and enjoying a hot dinner after a long day of hiking. You may find it helpful to… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

For day hikes this is just as good as (and lighter than) my Osprey Daylite that retails for almost four times more. The first good design feature is the placement of the door on the side, and more specifically on the long side of the tent. I’ve tried tents with the door on one end… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

For day hikes this is just as good as (and lighter than) my Osprey Daylite that retails for almost four times more. The first good design feature is the placement of the door on the side, and more specifically on the long side of the tent. I’ve tried tents with the door on one end… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

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. This roomy and practical backpack works well for a multi-day hike. If you’re on the trail for several days, toilet paper and a cathole shovel are necessities.… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums