Ozark Trail 65L Hiking Backpack SKU# 1354

We passed through Sutton Bluff recreation area which included a low water bridge across the Black River. The campground was closed but included RV hookups and attractive facilities. I then turned my phone on (in airplane mode) and read a portion of Ron Carlson Writes a Short Story and drafted some notes. The Ozark Trail… Continue reading Ozark Trail 65L Hiking Backpack SKU# 1354

Ozark Trail Camping & Hiking Backpacks & Bags for sale

On one of the hottest days, the remote sensor reported temperatures exceeding 107 Degrees Fahrenheit while the air temp was in the high 80’s. The set-up was understandably a few steps shorter, which is always nice when setting up in the dark. More than once in the dark I’ve attached a rain fly upside down… Continue reading Ozark Trail Camping & Hiking Backpacks & Bags for sale

Ozark Trail Orange Camping & Hiking Backpacks & Bags for sale

While the Ozark Trail doesn’t run directly through any towns, hikers may access options for resupply and services along the way, including the locales below. Please be aware that we make an effort to keep this information current. However, businesses and business conditions change, thus the information contained here is subject to change without the… Continue reading Ozark Trail Orange Camping & Hiking Backpacks & Bags for sale

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Also included are side profile daisy chains for carrying items externally. It is made with a low-profile adjustable sternum strap to help you get the perfect fit and air-mesh padded shoulder straps and back panel for comfortable carrying without a frame. It is also hydration compatible and comes with an included 2L reservoir so you… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Ozark Trail Medium Hydration Hiking Backpack Grey 14 L Delivery or Pickup Near Me

On the last section of this loop, we encountered the same two hikers we’d met the day before at Maramec Spring. I thanked them for recommending the walk down Maramec Branch to the bridge. We’d only met two other hikers on the trail on this cold morning, so I chalked this up as another “small… Continue reading Ozark Trail Medium Hydration Hiking Backpack Grey 14 L Delivery or Pickup Near Me

Ozark Trail Camping & Hiking Backpacks & Bags for sale

If you are using your phone for navigation, bring a paper copy of a map in case you lose signal or find yourself without battery. The Arc Haul Ultra is also designed to accommodate a wide variety of modular add-ons, allowing you to dial in the perfect set up. With a spacious interior and an almost unbelievable ozark trail… Continue reading Ozark Trail Camping & Hiking Backpacks & Bags for sale

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The R&D team at Wilson put their minds together and came up with a pretty ingenious design. But while spending time in nature, I find its expression most beautiful and abundant. Let’s go on a hike together and talk about optimization. If you are using your phone for navigation, bring a paper copy of a… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

I use one-liter Vapur collapsible bottles while walking. On our first 88-mile section of the Ozark Trail, the third toe on my left foot was a problem that reared its ugly head beginning about day four of eight. This same toe was a problem earlier on the Ouachita Trail, but I tolerated the discomfort on both trips.… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

True, I wasn’t able to remove the rain fly to watch the stars or let the wind ventilate my tent, but I was able to enjoy the day hikes without any sort of worry. In essence, I had committed to the permanent rainfly option by default and there was a certain contentedness that came with… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains

Always treat any water for drinking and cooking along the trail. Specific water sources are indicated on Ozark Trail online and printed maps. A great way to ask questions of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts is to check out the Ozark Trail Section Hikers and Backpackers  (OTSHAB) Facebook page. However, between myself, camera equipment, racks, bags, fishing… Continue reading The Ozark Trail: A Guide to Hiking Missouri’s Mountains