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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. Fit and finish were pretty good — no loose seams or stitching. Stitches… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

Cooler’s have become somewhat of a status symbol in the outdoors and many equate the bigger brands with better quality. A higher price tag should mean a higher quality product, right? No, that is not always the case and any outdoorsmen, gear junkie, or general abuser of products will tell you the same thing. Now… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

The only thing I might add is a liner for wet days, like a small plastic trash bag. I can’t imagine loading this up with a lot of bulky, heavy items. If you’re looking for a daypack, or a carry-on that fits everywhere, this is the deal. The Yeti has the most streamlined design of… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

Some 1-person tents will have two major spars or spines that cross for the main support structure. In the Ozark Trail tent, it has only one spar traveling down the center lengthwise with a single rib to open up the area in the middle. The four or six tent pegs hold the structure down but… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

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 Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

One feature that has become priceless to me is the forward slanted bottle holder. Overall, its a key feature that I couldn’t ozark trail canopy live without now. I could go on for a while on more details, but you get the idea that it’s well thought out. It’s light enough that I don’t mind… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

Includes Trekking pole attachment points, compression straps and a sleeping bag compartment. Having a separate rain fly for a 2- or 3- person tent makes sense because multiple people can split up the weight a little easier on longer hikes. With a 1-person tent, that doesn’t really make as much sense. Estimated shipping time is… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

A perk of hiking lesser-traveled trails are fewer (or non-existent) permits and parking fees. The Ozark Trail does not have permit, parking, or registration requirements for its trail sections. After Middle Fork, head into the 29-mile Karkaghne section, which mixes sweeping wetland prairies and ridge-lined valley views through the Sutton Bluff Recreation Area. I might… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

Before purchasing this pack I used a more traditionally styled, and heavier, backpack for daily walks. I recently attended a seminar that explained the major difference of carrying lighter gear while outdoors. Aside from the main pack bag, there is a small ozark trail canopy zippered compartment on the front, that, depending on how much… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible

If you’re searching east of the Rockies for stunning scenery, technical terrain, and a long hike option sans the AT crowds, this is your pick. I’ve carried it in bad weather, including rain and snow. Some days this bag was heavier than I would have chosen it to be. However, it took a pretty good… Continue reading Ozark Trail 35L Silverthorne Hiking Backpack, Hydration-Compatible