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With the added height of an inflatable pillow and sleeping pad my head height was indeed close to the curvature of the tent ceiling but there was still enough room. I did have a few inches along the edge for some clothes, a water bottle, and a headlamp, but that could have been made wider… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

The Ozark Trail 45 Qt Rolling Thermocooler also comes with an internal tray, which the other two do not. He averaged 25 miles per day, with his longest clocking in at 32 miles. “The AT, PCT, and CDT have a higher profile, but not many people can take three to five months out of their… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

I’ve carried out many extraordinary “adventures” in my 53 years, but hiking the entire 230-mile OT through the Mark Twain National Forest in southeast Missouri was one of the more fulfilling. I’ll forever cherish the memories made and accomplishments achieved — and my own cherishing quickly turned to wondering about other OT thru-hikers’ experiences. While… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

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 Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

We like that this pack has a lot of pockets including a zipper that allows you to access the middle of the pack without opening the top. Includes Trekking pole attachment points, compression straps and a sleeping bag ozark trail chair compartment. Includes compression straps on the sides to keep your gear stable. This pack… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri