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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. In the following paragraphs I share just a few design features that, in my opinion, make this a well-designed product. Similar to many of… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

I do think the Pelicans pull handle is the lowest on my list of the three. My favorite way to keep kids happy on hikes is to invite their friends. It’s amazing how much complaining happens on a hike with only one family. I plan to pick up another if/when this one wears out. I… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

Aside from the main pack bag, there is a small zippered compartment on the front, that, depending on how much you have stuffed inside, is pretty tight. I managed to fit my headlamp, lighter, map, compass, and some tp in the pocket. I saw this pack at Wally World and figured, $19 for a 28-liter… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

It introduces the concept of design space, design exploration, and the trade off curve. Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week. I think you could strap things to the outside, as it has a daisy chain and two loops at the bottom. I agree with the other… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

Keeping the load under 15 pounds seems to be the key. I really wanted to use it for our fall two-nighter on the AT, but was unable to fit my bivy with a 20 degree Kelty Cosmic down bag inside. I contemplated stepping down to the 45 degree ozark trail canopy bag, but thankfully, did… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

Filtering or chemically treating water is overwhelmingly recommended. I used a Katadyn BeFree 1-liter filter and only needed to clean it once in my 16 days. I carried my water in two, 1-liter SmartWater bottles. “Every unfavorable turn of weather brought some reward,” said Berchek of his fall hike. “A cold front bringing thunderstorms was… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

The route extends from the St. Louis metropolitan area southwest through the Ozarks. Trailspace’s community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top daypacks. He averaged 25 miles per day, with his longest clocking in at 32 miles. “The AT, PCT, and CDT have a higher profile, but not many people can take three… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

I backpack in the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada. And I do day hikes in Sequoia National Park and on the coast. All told, I’ve had the pack on my back for about 50 miles. It also includes loops to hang your trekking poles when not in use. Here’s another AWESOME thing about the Ozark… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue

A sub-freezing night brought beautiful, delicate frost flowers. Water from a full day of rain and a nighttime thunderstorm brought life to the small waterfall in Wolf Pen Hollow. I’ll forever cherish the memories made and accomplishments achieved — and my own cherishing quickly turned to wondering about other OT thru-hikers’ experiences. Ultimately, the good… Continue reading Ozark Trail Backpack 20 5 Liter Hiking Camping Travel Versatile Bag, Fjord Blue