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The one downside with integrated rain flies is the lack of ventilation and temperature control. We had great weather – not too hot and not too cold – but it did rain for about 5 minutes. My friend chose to not put up his rain fly betting on the perfect weather to continue while enjoying… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Pelican is a newer entry in to the world of rotomolded coolers and have taken their own spin on design and function. Overall the Pelican coolers have sharper edges and a bit more of an industrial feel than the competition. One of the first things to note about it’s design is that it has a… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

The river crossings were thus easier overall, but the trail [was] more covered in leaves, making a sprained ankle more probable,” he said. My trail running shoes were still wet from multiple stream crossings the day before, but I knew my Merino wool socks would warm my feet in little time. The 38-degree air temperature… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

I also use a Marmot 20 liter pack which does have a thin hipbelt, but it is more limited space-wise and weighs a couple of ounces more. If you’re looking for a daypack, or a carry-on that fits everywhere, this is the deal. I am a 6-foot tall male, weighing 185 lbs and it fits… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

While they have solidified their place as a brand, they have not gone beyond some of their original design features which has allowed competition to come in and provide a few more core offerings. This cooler, when compared to the Pelican 45Q Elite and Yeti Tundra, has the smallest profile while still providing 45Q internal… 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. In essence, I had committed to the permanent rainfly option by default and there was a certain contentedness that came with… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Bring enough water for your trip or a way to purify water to make it safe to drink. Many of the creeks and streams look crystal clear, but it’s still smart to make sure any impurities are removed with pumps or tablets before drinking the water. For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

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. If you’re on a multi-day hike, toilet paper and a cathole shovel are necessities. When you have to answer nature’s call, make sure to stay at least… Continue reading Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent