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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. Just about every other daypack ozark trail chair I’ve had falls apart under the… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

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. Yeti has clearly set themselves apart as the biggest player in the cooler space.… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

The Ozark Trail Association maintains a number of maps to help you traverse each section of the trail. 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… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

Water sources indicated on the OTA maps are mostly reliable. Walmart has up to 50% off select Ozark Backpacks and Daypacks! Grab a hydration compatible backpack for $13.96 or Go Bag for $15.53. Which size you need really comes down to what all you plan to have in your pack. A frame is important because… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri

For day hikes this is just as good as (and lighter than) my Osprey Daylite that retails for almost four times more. I carried this daypack back n forth on a trail to the shower while camping. The bag stayed in place on my back using the sternum strap. The pack size and weight is… Continue reading Explore the Ozark Trail in Missouri