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Temperatures can swing from chilly mornings to sweltering afternoons. Consider bringing several sets of clothing so you have options for hiking and spending time at camp. Wear layers to be comfortable in any weather, and pack rain gear to stay dry. The Yeti Rambler tumbler is made with kitchen-grade stainless steel and has double-wall vacuum… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

By default, this unexpectedly ended up being my go-to daily bag for several months. 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. I saw this pack at Wally World and figured, $19 for a 28-liter… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

It’s been a perfect addition to my work setup, and I love the versatility of being able to wear it like a backpack or carry it by the padded top and side handle. It was perfect for storing smaller items like hooks, pliers, and bait, and the quick-release zipper made it easy to grab these… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

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. ozark trail backpack In essence, I had committed to the permanent rainfly option by default and there was a certain contentedness… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Not too small, but not too large (and thus wasteful) – a Goldilocks design. After all, I had to be sensitive to weight as we were required to carry our own water for 10 miles as there were no options for filtering during that stretch. They’re cheap, so I usually carry one in my daypack… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

It’s hard to guess which kids will take to hiking like a fish to water and which ones will beg off. My kids were toddlers the first time we went backpacking on a short, level trail where I carried everything and I knew they could do the hike with no problem. My four-year-old wanted to… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

More than once in the dark I’ve attached a rain fly upside down and we had to restart that particular step. This tent was close to foolproof when it came to the rain fly because it was already connected. I also liked how my head wasn’t directly beside the door, which often occurs for an… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

At under $50, this pack was my main backpack for over a year, and still serves as an occasional backup to my other bags. 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… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

One of the best parts of hiking is settling around a campfire at the end of the day and enjoying a hot meal. You may find it helpful to make a list of meals for each day you are out on the trail to ensure that you are not over- or under-packing for your trip.… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Consider bringing waterproof shoes and treating your clothes ahead of time with permethrin to repel insects. 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 pack size and weight is good for all my day hiking to any… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent