In the colder seasons insulating layers are a must, and a good rain shell for you and rain fly for your tent are necessary year-round. The Yeti has the most streamlined design of the three coolers, staying true to the original Yeti look and feel. The overall product weight of this cooler is 37lbs empty which is inline with the Pelican, but 7lbs heavier than the Ozark Trail cooler. The Tundra Haul features rubber clasps, which I really like, and hard plastic wheels. For our trip I decided to carry about 25 litters that included 3 liters of water, camera gear, and other hiking gear we may need on the trail.
I’ve tried tents with the door on one end and it is cumbersome. For the end-door variants, one has to toss their sleeping bag down the tent when getting ready for bed. Other items that you may want to keep at the foot of the sleeping area are also hard to access or reach if your head is near the door.
The easy access pockets (really just give you access to the main pack) I keep an extra pair of knee sleeves and socks. The stitching wasn’t as good as the premium brand but, it was still a well-built bag that should last if I didn’t over stuff it. Before purchasing this pack I used a more traditionally styled, and heavier, backpack for daily walks.
I recently attended a seminar that explained the major difference of carrying lighter gear while outdoors. I backpack ozark trail chair in the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada. And I do day hikes in Sequoia National Park and on the coast.
If something crawled through the zipper door it wouldn’t immediately be inches from my face but instead would have to work its way a few more feet to my head. At the ozark trail canopy same time, my head wasn’t zero or six feet from the door, but about two or three feet at all times. Walmart has up to 50% off select Ozark Backpacks and Daypacks!