If you are using your phone for navigation, pack a paper copy of a map in case you lose signal or find yourself without battery. Trail maps are free to print at home or are available for purchase at the online store. Water sources such as rivers and streams may only be available seasonally. Ozark… Continue reading We Put Walmart’s Low-Cost Backpacking Gear to the Test
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We Put Walmart’s Low-Cost Backpacking Gear to the Test
The cheaper fabrics fail to inspire confidence in the longevity of the sleeping bag and although it looks pretty decent, it feels cheap. Outdoors, it doesn’t offer you the protection you need or want and it’s also quite large and bulky to carry around. There are plenty options out there, that offer a superior sleeping… Continue reading We Put Walmart’s Low-Cost Backpacking Gear to the Test
We Put Walmart’s Low-Cost Backpacking Gear to the Test
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… Continue reading We Put Walmart’s Low-Cost Backpacking Gear to the Test