I’ve also used a poncho which kept my upper body dry, but I still get clammy. A reader emailed several good questions while preparing for a backpacking trip on the Ozark Highlands Trail. I enjoy responding to these type of inquiries and decided to write this post. Score free 2-day shipping on most orders of $35 or more! You can also select free store pickup on many items, which might even be available the same day. If you're overwhelmed by all of the camping gear you need to take to the woods with confidence, fear not! You can shop the Ozark Trail line at Walmart (yes, they carry it!) to save BIG and stock up on supplies for survival and for fun. Check out the top 10 camping must-haves we wouldn't leave home without. If things go well, you’ll gain lifelong memories of indescribable beauty and the satisfying sense of personal accomplishment. I include links to some items mentioned, but am not endorsing products or sources. I prefer to use my local outfitters, suppliers, and bookstores for most backpacking purchases. The trail is currently composed of thirteen sections, most of which are joined to other sections, though some gaps exist. The sections vary in length from 8 to 40 miles (13 to 64 km). I keep my keys a small Leatherman in that pocket. The top pocket I keep my cellphone, battery chargers, an extra camera battery, wallet and sunglass case. At the bottom, I keep a towel, first aid kit, and few other items, I may need. The easy access pockets (really just give you access to the main pack) I keep an extra pair of knee sleeves and socks. For our trip I decided to carry about 25 litters that included 3 liters of water, camera gear, and other hiking gear we may need on the trail. Your little one will love toasting a marshmallow and running back to his "spot" to munch away and reflect on his action-packed day. This airbed is lightweight and comes with a travel bag, so you have the perfect excuse to introduce your hiker to the world of backpacking. In the main pocket I keep my camera bag and jacket andother clothing for layering (for colder hiking days). This pouch could also be used to hold a small notebook computer but there’s isn’t any protection. Make sure to wrap the bladder if you prefer cold water. Deciding what needs to remain dry is essential. I pack my clothes and personal items in a waterproof stuff sack, then place that along with my down quilt inside a trash compactor bag. The compactor bag fills cracks and crevices in the pack to utilize space and has kept items dry on rainy days. However, Ozark Trail makes so much more than backpacks. If you’re looking for camping accessories like tents, coolers, sleeping bags, or outdoor furniture, Ozark Trail has plenty of options for you. I have noticed that when I fill the bag up full or close to full it puts stress on the stitching. To resolve this issue, I do not fill it completely up with heavy stuff. Honestly, most of my trips it’s a quarter full and the water bladder and extra water bottles are what makes it heavy. Due to the nature of the shipping business, delays are often inevitable, all our shipping times are therefore guidelines only and specific delivery dates are not guaranteed. If you’re on the trail for several days, toilet paper and a cathole shovel are necessities. 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. Outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, and also for school.