I used this bag from February of 2002 to June of 2002 on the Appalachian Trail, and I still have it. The first night out it was less than 14 degrees F, and I had at least 50 nights under 40 degrees F. I can’t say I was warm, but I wasn’t shivering, freezing, or cold either, although I did wear 2 layers of clothing. I won’t ever buy an expensive sleeping bag after carrying this cheapo, unless I can find a cheap bag that weighs a lot less. And every time you move your feet you get to hear the crinkle of the fabric on the bottom. Altra Lone Peak 3.5 trail runners were my shoe of choice, along with Darn Tough Merino Wool Hiker Boot socks.
Dinner was freeze-dried hiking food from Backpacker’s Pantry, Patagonia Provisions, and Food For The Sole. I mailed food resupply boxes to Bushy Creek Lodge and The Landing in Van Buren. One thing Coleman sleeping bags are known for is their price.
We purchased our new tent based off your recommendations. Thanks for saving us the hassle as we are newby campers. Then you’re going to want to check out this Ozark Trail Camping Tote, now available for $14.97 on Walmart.com. I think the expensive bags are just marketing and overengineering, unless you are going to the arctic.
Find the best sleeping bag/pad for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. If they wanted to skimp on fabric, it should have been used on the outside and bottom of the bag! Not on the interior where comfort is the main issue. He chose March for his hike because there are fewer ticks and daylight hours start getting longer. “[The Ozark Trail] is more raw than other trails I’ve thru-hiked.
We carry everything you need to make your next camping trip a sensation. I haven’t been able to try it in the wild, but I have laid in it in a cold garage. It was about 51F in the garage and I had the Nemo Cosmo Insulated 25L pad under it. I first tried it in my underwear, socks, and a beanie. I’m kind of a warm sleeper and this was right on the border of being good enough. After laying there for a bit, I put on my polypro top and bottom that I had from the Army.
Streams and creeks can run deep and quick during heavy rains, and temperatures can dip below freezing in the spring and autumn. There are long stretches without cell phone service. Drinking water is a serious consideration for any thru-hike. Even at the driest ozark trail sleeping bag part of the year, there are many water sources on the OT, but it shouldn’t be taken for granted. 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.