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As you can see from the photo, I still had foot cream, sunscreen, first aid cream, and Dawn Soap at the end of eight days. The floss is for size reference, but I’m looking for smaller floss containers. I despise plastic floss picks when I see them in the woods. Whatever you use should be… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

I needed a day pack and didn’t really have lots of time to search at REI for the various styles provided having only gone to one store. This daypack ended up being the cheapest after a quick perusal. For the second overnight hike in which I used the pack, I left the hammock at home… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

If you are using your phone for navigation, pack a paper copy of a map in case you lose signal or find yourself without battery. Trail maps are free to print at home or are available for purchase at the online store. Bring enough water for your trip or a way to purify water to… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

She enjoyed many “zero days,” visiting local attractions with her brother, who followed her in a support vehicle. Backpacking Light community posts are moderated and here to foster helpful and positive discussions about lightweight backpacking. Please ozark trail chairs be mindful of our values and boundaries and review our Community Guidelines prior to posting. When… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

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… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

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. The entire trail is open to hikers and offers easy and moderate hiking conditions. Much of it is also accessible for mountain biking… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

The Eurmax Standard 10×10 offers 100 square feet of sun protection and a peak height of 11 feet. Very high-quality materials were used to produce this shelter, making it our hands-down choice for ozark trail chair the best recreational canopy tent on the market. Despite its size and weight, the Eurmax is quite easy to… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

In my tests, the best 6-person tents still fit comfortably on tent pads at most campgrounds. Larger tents, including the best 8-person tents and the best 10-person tents do not. If you expect there to be limitations to how much space you’ll have to set up your tent, it’s better to opt for something smaller.… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

In total I had 6 of their double wall vacuum insulated thermoses, ranging in size from the 10oz Tumbler up to the 32oz Tumbler. You’ll go far with this great two-person adventure tent that keeps up with the pricier competition. This two-door, two-vestibule design is great for sharing (or you can use it as a… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums

Simply extend the one-piece steel frame, attach the canopy top, extend the legs and you’re done. Adjust the shade as needed throughout the day with the easy push-button system that has three leg height adjustments. For additional circulation, simply open the two included adjustable canopy vents. There’s a reason why makers of professional-grade canopies only… Continue reading how bad of an idea is Ozark Trail gear? Backcountry Beginners Backcountry Forums