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Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

Good Design: The Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent

If you're looking for a daypack, or a carry-on that fits everywhere, this is the deal. I bought this pack recently on a whim while shopping Walmart. I needed a day pack and didn't really have lots of time to search at REI for the various styles provided having only gone to one store. 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 bag, but thankfully, did not. For the second overnight hike in which I used the pack, I left the hammock at home and stuffed an REI Stratus insulated pad and lightweight bivy inside. I was a little concerned with how the straps would distribute weight. Prior to taking it out on the trail, I did give it two coats of silicone spray so that it would shed water. When you do have to answer the call of the wild, make sure to stay at least 100 yards away from a water source and bury any solid waste at least 6 inches deep. Find the best backpack for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings. Trailspace's community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top daypacks. I don't make it a habit of buying my gear from Walmart, but this was a excellent purchase.