Wetlands give way to ridgelines at the start of the Blair Creek section. The 26-mile route follows Blair Creek south as it carves down a valley through oak-hickory-pine forest before merging with the emerald waters of the Current River. Here the 30-mile Current River section picks up, following the river for two miles before veering south toward Stegall Mountain. Enjoy views of the Ozark landscape as you gain 500 feet of elevation up 2.5 miles to the top of Stegall Mountain.
While the Cloud stands out for its comfortable, lightweight design and small packed size, it notably is not as warm as other high-end models we tested. With the weight, size, and cost savings you get compared to other premium models, you sacrifice a little bit of down filling, which impacts the overall warmth. Still, this bag is ideal for fast and light overnights in the summer or the shoulder seasons, saving space in your pack and a bit of cash in your wallet. We love the cozy design and think this is a great option for longer backpacking trips where every ounce counts.
This is our overall favorite sleeping bag for camping near civilization, but it’s not suited for backpacking or any sort of human-powered excursions. With an enormous packed size and at 11.7 pounds on the scale, it’s far too bulky and heavy to carry any significant distance. At full list price, the Alps OutdoorZ Redwood is also a poor value compared to many other car camping bags.
Instead, they will probably be happiest settling for the Bishop Pass and using the substantial money they save to upgrade other components of their overnight kit. Or, throw down a few more bucks on a bag like the REI Co-op Magma 30, which is lighter weight and more comfortable, but just a touch less warm. The combination of their light weight and a fold-down frame makes folding wagons especially handy for everyday use, including getting in and out of a car or on and off public transportation. We’ve seen people using these wagons around the neighborhood and at the beach, as well as for gardening, outdoor concerts and movies, and sporting events. I even ran into a PTA parent who was using a wagon to schlep a used printer to school.
Once you know the broad type of sleeping bag you’re interested in, there are several other factors to consider. These include insulation type, temperature, weight, packed size, and comfort. We’ll break down these factors below to ensure you can be confident in your selection.
But with a kid or two added to the mix, this wagon’s wheels started to drag deeper. We think the Mac Sports wagon is fine for occasional beach use, especially if your gear is more bulky than heavy and you don’t have to travel too far to your spot. But if you’re looking for a folding wagon to primarily use at the beach, we recommend paying more for the Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart. The Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart has the largest wheels and, at 6.7 cubic feet, the largest volume of any wagon we tested. This wagon easily folds and unfolds, and we found that it was simple (at 24.5 pounds) to lift into the car after a long day in the sun.
This 14L pack is designed for maximum versatility so you can focus on the great outdoors. It features two main compartments for maximum storage and organization, as well as a shove pocket with a clean, gusseted design for carrying extra items. Also included are side profile daisy chains for carrying items externally.
Other features include a rainfly and reflective accents for safety when hiking and the red recycled polyester fabric material is a perfect unisex backpacking option. The warmth of a sleeping bag is often advertised as its temperature rating. It’s a metric that’s supposed to mean the temperature down to which a bag should be able to keep you warm enough for sleeping. Many companies choose their own temperature ratings, so there can be limited comparison between companies. Among backpacking bags, most models are rated according to an industry-standard EN test.
The sand-removal feature, which seemed promising, worked only partially, and many reviewers noted that the wagon’s handle was short. Wagons can be helpful for all kinds of jaunts, including trips to the beach and the farmers market. Personally, I’m a science writer with more than a decade of experience interviewing experts in countless fields, including parenting, environmental science, and child development. I’m also the mom of two small guys whose stuff I have been hauling around in wagons since I began working on this guide three years ago (they’ve occasionally hopped in for a ride, too). I live in coastal California, where wagons are often the default way to move kids, beach gear, and even school equipment around the neighborhood.
Each pack is hydration compatible and feature side water bottle pockets to keep refreshments within reach. On the 35-liter pack there are plenty of options for storage with a top zippered accessory pocket with a tricot-lined pocket inside for sunglasses ozark trail backpack or other important items. The larger pack also features side accessory pockets for extra storage and an ultra-padded back panel and waist belt for added comfort. There are also bottom compression straps for camp pads or other items.